TED Talk coaches use one simple trick to keep nervous speakers calm during public talks

• Talking in front of a large group of people, say at a TED Talk, can be quite a nerve-racking experience, even for the most seasoned of speakers.
• There are plenty of tricks you can use to manage your fear of speaking, however — tricks that can be applied to any situation that involves talking in front of a large group of people.
• Curators at TED often reassure their speakers with one simple statement: "Everyone here is on your side."
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Talking before any audience can be intimidating but giving a TED talk is a pretty high-pressure situation. A vast array of fascinating, engaging, knowledgeable, and talented speakers have walked onto that stage, so it can feel for new speakers as though there's a lot to live up to.

It's no wonder it might feel quite nerve-racking stepping up to the TED stage.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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