How to speak with meaning
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Date: 2025-08-02
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writeon2593
I remember in my public speaking class, I was advertising a fake escape room experience. I had to cite sources, talking about what made this experience cheaper, safer, etc. I was clicking through a slideshow, gesturing to the screen, going through the have tos. But when it was time to show the unique stories behind these imagined escape rooms, I suddenly leaned on the table outwards to them, and added a touch of whimsy or mischief to my voice like I was preparing to tell them all a campfire story. Now THAT got people's attention! And that was a good thing too considering it was the part of the presentation I was most excited about, and I know it showed in my voice as I told each tale. My only regret was not telling everyone at the start that it was fake.
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I remember in my public speaking class, I was advertising a fake escape room experience. I had to cite sources, talking about what made this experience cheaper, safer, etc. I was clicking through a slideshow, gesturing to the screen, going through the have tos. But when it was time to show the unique stories behind these imagined escape rooms, I suddenly leaned on the table outwards to them, and added a touch of whimsy or mischief to my voice like I was preparing to tell them all a campfire story. Now THAT got people's attention! And that was a good thing too considering it was the part of the presentation I was most excited about, and I know it showed in my voice as I told each tale. My only regret was not telling everyone at the start that it was fake.
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Henry_Davis11
I struggled for years trying to speak confidently, often feeling like my mind was sabotaging me with stress and anxiety. This video perfectly captures how controlling your mind is key to authentic expression. Reading Your Mind Was A Target by amazing Dr Tessa Voss gave me insights into how negative emotions and social pressure block our voice. The book’s practical tools helped me calm those inner storms and speak with real meaning and confidence. It’s a journey, but when you learn to own your mind, your words truly resonate and inspire.
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I struggled for years trying to speak confidently, often feeling like my mind was sabotaging me with stress and anxiety. This video perfectly captures how controlling your mind is key to authentic expression. Reading Your Mind Was A Target by amazing Dr Tessa Voss gave me insights into how negative emotions and social pressure block our voice. The book’s practical tools helped me calm those inner storms and speak with real meaning and confidence. It’s a journey, but when you learn to own your mind, your words truly resonate and inspire.
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Xplore-i8x
Perception: Beginning of communication Accepting silent gaps between thougts and questioning oneself, expressing what we think not to make others accept it but rather to make it clear what we are thinking. Not to get perfect in one go but to express to make the thought clearer and lively.
Practical actions: record oneself. Experiment with pitch (sometimes we so consious and try to act)
To become expressive get relaxed by dancing, running, laughing, exercise, and then weird or funny dialogues from a movie.
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Perception: Beginning of communication Accepting silent gaps between thougts and questioning oneself, expressing what we think not to make others accept it but rather to make it clear what we are thinking. Not to get perfect in one go but to express to make the thought clearer and lively.
Practical actions: record oneself. Experiment with pitch (sometimes we so consious and try to act)
To become expressive get relaxed by dancing, running, laughing, exercise, and then weird or funny dialogues from a movie.
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paulmarynissen
Fantastic work! I am delivering a workshop at a conference next week and though I already use some of the techniques mentioned, I learned quite a few more. I have shared this with the other presenters. If I may add a suggestion to those that have to make presentations or just speak to groups, get involved with Toastmasters, particularly the speechcraft course, it quite literally changed my life and eventually my career, disclaimer, I am not involved or have any financial stake in either of these.
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Fantastic work! I am delivering a workshop at a conference next week and though I already use some of the techniques mentioned, I learned quite a few more. I have shared this with the other presenters. If I may add a suggestion to those that have to make presentations or just speak to groups, get involved with Toastmasters, particularly the speechcraft course, it quite literally changed my life and eventually my career, disclaimer, I am not involved or have any financial stake in either of these.
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peeshooter8011
I am really amazed to those people who can easily deliver their thoughts clearly and meaningfully, and they are also able to create an impact to their audience. I really hope that someday, I can make my speeches more better than what I can do now. Thank you for this video.
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I am really amazed to those people who can easily deliver their thoughts clearly and meaningfully, and they are also able to create an impact to their audience. I really hope that someday, I can make my speeches more better than what I can do now. Thank you for this video.
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BuildinWings
If you have a lot of social anxiety, public speaking is WAY better than normal conversation. If somebody interrupts you or badmouths you onstage, you can have them removed. Interactions are kept to a minimum, then you leave and get paid. It's perfect.
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If you have a lot of social anxiety, public speaking is WAY better than normal conversation. If somebody interrupts you or badmouths you onstage, you can have them removed. Interactions are kept to a minimum, then you leave and get paid. It's perfect.
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Lheticus
If anything, I have the opposite problem. Putting meaning into what I say is my default, so when I try to joke around in order to participate in social situations, people still think I'm serious! I wonder if there's already a video up for someone like me
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If anything, I have the opposite problem. Putting meaning into what I say is my default, so when I try to joke around in order to participate in social situations, people still think I'm serious! I wonder if there's already a video up for someone like me
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Top10Globally1
This video really highlights something we often overlook, how powerful intentional speech can be. Thanks for the reminder!
In a world full of noise, learning to speak with purpose is such a valuable skill. Really well-explained!
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This video really highlights something we often overlook, how powerful intentional speech can be. Thanks for the reminder!
In a world full of noise, learning to speak with purpose is such a valuable skill. Really well-explained!
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SyddG
People often overdo these tactics which leads to an over-produced or fake sounding speech. I'd rather someone sound natural while not following this formula than someone sounding robotic while following this formula.
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People often overdo these tactics which leads to an over-produced or fake sounding speech. I'd rather someone sound natural while not following this formula than someone sounding robotic while following this formula.
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mewhenthecat
As someone who participates in and loves speech and debate, I think speech is the most important form of communication, it improves so many aspects of oneself, most importantly charisma and confidence.
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As someone who participates in and loves speech and debate, I think speech is the most important form of communication, it improves so many aspects of oneself, most importantly charisma and confidence.
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maepie
Maybe think about making your advice more inclusive, especially regarding body movement, stillness, and power. Also, perhaps offer listening classes so audiences learn to listen to diverse voices.
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Maybe think about making your advice more inclusive, especially regarding body movement, stillness, and power. Also, perhaps offer listening classes so audiences learn to listen to diverse voices.
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ted_ed
Speaking with meaning isn’t about being loud it’s about being real. This video is a powerful reminder that the right words, spoken from the right place, can move hearts and change minds.
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Speaking with meaning isn’t about being loud it’s about being real. This video is a powerful reminder that the right words, spoken from the right place, can move hearts and change minds.
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Corbin-g6t
Scripted speech news broadcasting has gotten worse with the new kids trying on reporting for the first time. The voices and speech patterns they come up with has them sounding handicap!
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Scripted speech news broadcasting has gotten worse with the new kids trying on reporting for the first time. The voices and speech patterns they come up with has them sounding handicap!
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Craigcooney4219
Psychedelic's definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it's just so hard to source out here.
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Psychedelic's definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it's just so hard to source out here.
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IRNoahBody
NEVER turn your back or read from the screen, unless they're children that cant read. walk in a V or W to keep your body FORWARD towards the audience.
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NEVER turn your back or read from the screen, unless they're children that cant read. walk in a V or W to keep your body FORWARD towards the audience.
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Graphkitlab
Every flaw is so relatable that it becomes even funnier to me, i'm laughing like crazy. Any away, thanks for this video. helpful very much
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Every flaw is so relatable that it becomes even funnier to me, i'm laughing like crazy. Any away, thanks for this video. helpful very much
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clo14oclok
This is very helpful on how i can talk and present something looking confident, and also letting myself believe i am confident. Thank you!
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This is very helpful on how i can talk and present something looking confident, and also letting myself believe i am confident. Thank you!
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kirbymarchbarcena
I really admire speakers who can do a good comeback after receiving insults from a rowdy, rude crowd and then had them shut up.
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I really admire speakers who can do a good comeback after receiving insults from a rowdy, rude crowd and then had them shut up.
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DoctorCactus98
Hey Ted-ed! I'm glad this is the last of public speaking. sorry to say I found those less to my liking then your usual content
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Hey Ted-ed! I'm glad this is the last of public speaking. sorry to say I found those less to my liking then your usual content
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