Here are ten lessons that we can learn from this boo.

1.      Unleash the Master Within: The book emphasizes the importance of passion to deliver a successful TED talk. To ‘talk like TED,’ one must tap into what excites them. Passion is contagious and has the power to enthuse the audience.

2.      Tell Stories: According to Gallo, one of TED’s secrets is that the presentations are wrapped around stories. Our brains are wired to receive information through storytelling. Stories inform, illuminate and inspire.

3.      Practice Makes a Perfect Presentation: Preparation is key. “Talk like TED” outlines that individuals should invest significant time to practice and prepare for a presentation. Presenting isn’t a natural talent, its mastery that comes with practice.

4.      The Power of Body Language: Gallo explains that body language greatly impacts how the message is received. The most impactful TED presenters make good use of hand gestures, expressive faces, and moving around the stage to reinforce their points.

5.      Stay within the 18-Minute Rule: The book suggests that keeping presentations within an 18-minute frame makes it easier for the audience to grasp the content. Long presentations can lead to information overload.

6.      Teach Your Audience New Things: People love learning and discovering new things. Conveying novel and interesting information can help keep the audience’s attention and increase their receptiveness to the message.

7.      Make It Visual: “Talk Like TED” notes how successful TED speakers use visuals, particularly pictures, to carry their audience on a narrative journey. Visuals, when used appropriately, aid in the audience’s comprehension and retention of the message.

8.      Creating Emotional Connection: Gallo emphasizes that creating an emotional connection with the audience helps make your talk hit home. This could be through humor, share personal experiences or by exhibiting vulnerability.

9.      The Rule of Three: Another key takeaway from this book is the utilization of the Rule of Three. This rule suggests that people remember only three key points from a presentation. Hence, the presenter should package their message with only three main ideas.

10.  Leave the Audience in Awe: The book encourages to capture the audience’s attention by creating jaw-dropping moments that leave the audience in awe. Using ‘wow’ elements in your presentation can make it memorable and impactful.