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Get communication and public speaking training with TED


Learn from the same coaches who prepare TED Speakers for the main stage.

Great communication and public speaking skills are the best way to engage and inspire employees, customers, partners, shareholders or any other audience that matters to you.

TED Training is an interactive communication and public speaking class, perfect for C-level execs, senior leadership and others aiming to build trust and credibility with their audience.

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Designed by TED’s Head of Speaker Coaching, Briar Goldberg

Designed by TED’s Head of Speaker Coaching, Briar Goldberg

Briar is a public speaking and strategic communications expert. In addition to coaching hundreds of TED Speakers, she’s worked with leaders from some of the world’s largest companies. Briar has coached and written speeches for Grammy winners, Nobel Prize winners and government officials. She also taught business communications at Stanford University and Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Her advice on public speaking and effective communication has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Muse, The Huffington Post, Fortune, CNN, ABC News and Inc. Magazine.

"One of the very best training sessions I've had in my career. The instructor was amazing. Professional, yet personal, and funny too! I really enjoyed this training. I want more of it!"

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We are communication, storytelling and public speaking experts

TED's Speaker Coaching team helps TED Speakers deliver powerful, compelling talks. We bring the same rigor to helping business leaders develop strong communication skills – a competitive advantage that can only be attained through TED Training.

World-class speaking skillsLearn to present ideas like a TED Speaker

Participants learn to infuse presentations, keynotes, meetings and even Q&A sessions with the same communication skills and techniques that make TED Talks so powerful and engaging.

One-of-a-kind coachingAn exclusive experience only available through TED

With decades of experience in executive communication coaching, TED’s Head of Speaker Coaching, Briar Goldberg, and her team deliver an unmatched training experience. Briar has advised Fortune 100 companies – including the CEOs of Facebook, Ford and Levi’s.

Flexible programmingCustomized to fit your organization’s needs

This program is highly customizable, based on your company's goals, number of participants and the topics covered. We offer half-day workshops, full-day workshops, 60-90 minute sessions or 1:1 coaching.

Find out how TED Training can support your organization's communication training needs.

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Key takeaways for TED Training participants

How to build more credibility and earn audience trust

Using the pillars of persuasive message delivery to motivate all audiences

Crafting messages that rally group support

Ensuring speaker/audience alignment, even when delivering difficult messages

How to influence the visual, auditory and emotional attention of an audience

Communicating in an authentic manner, both in-person and virtually

Explore different ways to apply TED Training

Prep participants for internal or external speaking engagements like keynotes, interviews, company announcements and more

Support leadership as they navigate organizational shifts

Invest in (and retain) top talent with an unmatched professional development opportunity

Offer TED Training as a premium “thank you” gift for clients, employees or special loyalty programs

Want to bring TED Training to your organization? Let's talk!

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