42. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Julian Treasure "How to speak so that people want to listen"
Feb 11, 2020
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Julian Treasure, a renowned speaker and the mind behind one of the most watched TED Talks, delves into the art of effective communication. He highlights the power of a succinct three-word statement to grab attention. The discussion touches on the 'seven deadly sins of speaking' that hinder connection and the transformative 'HAIL' principles—honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love. Treasure offers insight into using vocal techniques to engage audiences and warns against overloading presentations with content, reminding listeners that clarity is key.
Julian Treasure emphasizes the importance of cultivating an engaging voice by avoiding the 'seven deadly sins of speaking' to enhance communication.
The acronym HAIL—honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love—serves as a foundational framework for connecting effectively with audiences during presentations.
Deep dives
The Power of the Human Voice
The human voice is highlighted as the most powerful instrument available, capable of initiating love or conflict. The speaker, Julian Treasure, emphasizes that many people feel unheard, contrasting the voice's potential with their lived realities. This initial framing not only captivates the audience but sets a universal context that encourages them to engage with the content. By illustrating both the beauty and the destructive power of the voice, he opens the door for a deeper discussion about effective communication.
The Seven Deadly Sins of Speaking
Treasure presents a list of seven habits to avoid in communication, termed the 'seven deadly sins of speaking.' These include gossip, negativity, and exaggeration, which undermine the effectiveness of one's message. He uses relatable examples, like the challenges of listening to a frequently negative person, to illustrate how these behaviors can hinder communication. While the list serves as a guideline, it also invites reflection on personal speaking habits and their impact on engagement with the audience.
Foundational Elements of Effective Speaking
Four key cornerstones for impactful speech are introduced, summarized by the acronym HAIL: honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love. These principles serve as a framework to enhance the speaker's connection with the audience and elevate the overall communication experience. The speaker encourages the audience to see these elements as essential tools that can transform their communication style. By categorizing these fundamentals in a memorable way, he helps ensure that the audience can easily recall and apply them in their speaking endeavors.
Let's kick off this episode of The Presentation Boss Podcast with a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference, because episode 42! We're playing with a TED Talk this time. And not just Any TED Talk, but the sixth most watched TED Talk of all time. It's by Julian Treasure and explores why we should use our voice, how we should use our voice and shares a vision for a future of voice.
This talk covers a lot of content and there is so much skill and neatness that can be learned. However, along the way, Thomas and Kate find difference in understandings and point out that they think the talk is simultaneously too short, and too long. What a great example of a speech; let's jump in and have a listen!
What You'll Learn
• The power of starting a talk with a clear, three-word statement
• A technique to get all of your audience listening
• How contrast helps to set up the big question and theme of a presentation
• What to do when you have an unexpected laugh from your audience
• Use of super-quick but super effective storytelling
• How to make lists sticky; that is, stick in the mind of your audience
• Being careful of stereotyping in the mind of your audience and being careful with word choice
• Why we shouldn't apologise to our audience
• Where you should have audience interaction within a presentation
• The danger of having too much content without enough detail in a speech
Mentioned In The Show
• Julian Treasure | How to speak so that people want to listen
Resources and Links
• 42. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Julian Treasure "How to speak so that people want to listen"
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