# The trick to powerful public speaking

- Institution: TED
- Department: TEDxRoyal Holloway
- Speaker: Lawrence Bernstein
- Year: 2024
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Business and management, Society and politics
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/lawrence_bernstein_the_trick_to_powerful_public_speaking)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates.

## Lectures

1. [The trick to powerful public speaking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/lawrence_bernstein_the_trick_to_powerful_public_speaking/7481fc38335a), 15 min (TED's player)