The 3 Magic Ingredients of Amazing Presentations | Phil WAKNELL | TEDxSaclay

Why are most presentations so boring and ineffective? And why are TED talks the exceptions that prove the rule? Over the last ten years, as a specialist in high-impact presentations, Phil Waknell has saved thousands of audiences from a painful death by boredom or bullet-points. In this short and entertaining talk, he distills all this experience into the three magic ingredients of successful presentations, and shares a simple but powerful technique to understand your real objectives, work out what to say to achieve them, and formulate those ideas into a compelling narrative. No magic wand required! After watching this talk, you'll never think of presentations the same way again... Phil Waknell is a leading expert in the art of presenting, and the author of The Business Presentation Revolution. As Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage, the global presentation specialists, Phil helps business leaders, entrepreneurs and TED(x) speakers to imagine, prepare and deliver high-impact talks that transform their audiences. Phil has taught business communication at HEC Paris Executive Education since 2010, and has coached TEDxSaclay speakers since the very first edition. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@philwaknell]

Hello everyone, I'd just like to say thank you for watching, sharing and commenting on this talk, and above all for trying out the techniques I outlined. As I write this, it's just passed a million views, which is so very humbling. Four years on, I still haven't succeeded in my quest to rid the world of boring, ineffective presentations, but with your help, we can make progress every day. Make every presentation transformational, and something you would be happy to watch, and you will already be well on the road to achieving your objectives - and showing others how effective presentations can be.

[@WaterCurrent]

Thank you.

[@binhluong3163]

The way u arrange your brainstorming ideas were magical. How are those things arranged based on ...?

[@creepyfishman6858]

Thank you for helping me pass my English class, I really owe it to you

[@Rabbert]

I'm currently writing a presentation I'm gonna have in front of a few other creators at a creator camp. I had no idea where to start but your guide is helping a ton! Thank you.

[@BiggusNickus]

"I haven't failed, I just haven't succeeded yet" is my new mantra.

[@kmlac6596]

1. Tailor your talk to the audience and context. Why do they care? 2. Share why YOU care. Examples from your experience. 3. Aim to transform the audience, beyond just informing. Change what your audience knows, but also what they believe, feel, and do.

[@poopingbirds509]

so well explained im just wasting my time listening the whole thing

[@pranavpaida2339]

Thanks , u r cmnt really saved my time

[@alphaq721]

Big thanks brother

[@JRis44]

Nice...took notes on this. Need to speak in front of people on the subject of crypto and blockchain for the first time with an audience that isn't in the tech field like myself. This is the beginning of a very new journey for me. As someone who is technically a nobody, since I have no formal credentials or degrees backing my years of experience, this is quite exciting to say the least lol. Wish me luck!

[@lavishmittal9442]

@@JRis44 bro please share your experience

[@prithvishetty6938]

I have used this once for a presentation and it was the most interactive and engaging presentation I have given, I am back here today because I am preparing for an even bigger presentation. Thank you Sir So i have an update, i used it for the bigger presentation in front of 500 people online, and i got some great feedback. the audience understood and agreed with the content. This video is gonna improve a lot of bad presentations😊

[@yem1122]

I have a presentation tomorrow and this video was in my notifications .. presentations are a really hard thing for introverts like me :)))

[@umarshafiq-motivationalvid666]

Hahaha this is so true. Best of luck 🤞

[@yem1122]

@@umarshafiq-motivationalvid666 thank you 🙏

[@emmcatherine1460]

As an introvert Mira I am wishing you all the best. You can do it.

[@yem1122]

@@emmcatherine1460 thank you so much 😍🙏

[@vladislav_kuznetsov_]

Mira, my advice - give your audience more concrete recomendations "How to solve some problem for exactly", "What to tell and to do" etc - put yourself in your audience place. Show them that you feel and understand them

[@mckee720]

This information is phenomenal! People pay thousands of dollars for this level of consulting. Phil Waknell is my hero 🎉🎉🎉

[@michaelwells1349]

Ya, except you said it--it's information. He was supposed to be transformational.

[@fashionnaddie08]

This is excellent, excellent advice. My Boss shared this in our team meeting, and I'm so glad she did. Definitely an eye-opener ❤Blessings to All.

[@barrymorgan6297]

This is the best presentation advice I have seen yet. Excellent!

[@HarmanpreetSingh-mg8gq]

1. Audiance 2. Speaker 3. Transformation

[@umarshafiq-motivationalvid666]

Thank you.

[@rjs69]

Spoiler Alert!

[@user-yr5rz7ev7r]

Thanks

[@BellaRocs]

The best and most simplest structure to present. Phenomenal and extremely useful tool! Thank you for sharing this one.

[@carxia01]

Dear Mr. Waknell, thank you! This is fantastic!

[@skyforce-6569]

True

[@pedrocxbx]

Great job on the presentation and the system! I used Audience Transformation Roadmap to create a presentation last year and it went really well. I have another presentation coming up soon and needed a refresher, so thank you again, Phil!

[@evelynd.ramsay7082]

I learned from your story, have applied it to my next presentation and through lessons learned, intend on applying the change for a transformation outcome! Thank you!!!

[@mst2671]

I've tested it out, for my project and it works! I wasn't organized and nervous on how to make it natural and interesting. I have now developed ideas and a good structure with this TED talk's help. Thank you so much!

[@TomWatkinsTV]

Who loves a good TED TALK

[@umarshafiq-motivationalvid666]

Sometimes...

[@vladislav_kuznetsov_]

I love but its my secret. Dont tell anyone, okay?

[@masarratm9216]

McCarthy l

[@paopaothemaocow]

@@vladislav_kuznetsov_ no, im telling my friends

[@seyifudinabdurahman1562]

Who doesn't

[@user-rg1fv8ie5g]

Phil, I'm grateful to you for your speech! I'm from Russia and have a dream to represent myself with my observations about things that make me better. One day, I'll be able to do this therefore your impact was truly enormous

[@jessiefloweronbass]

"Focus not on informing but in transforming your audience." - I really appreciate for the great TIPS!!!

[@Seannnnx]

My professor made me watch this video, and now I really feel transformed, I would definitely adapt to the 3 magic ingredients in the future presentations.

[@yyunusemrre]

senin ben professor'ünü sikeyim izlete izlete bu videoyu mu izletti amk çinlisi

[@maxblum3259]

This video is a bit long to show to teenagers, but the ideas inside of it are SUPER potent. The ATR is a magical tool. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-nn5vs2cb1f]

Phil Waknell, thank you for sharing this ♡

[@josephbrunomonolithmovemen7971]

This is an awesome presentation. Used this to write a paper about business and presentations and really opened my eyes

[@pakmfworriers7227]

Today's my presentation and I am glad to come across this video. 🥰

[@johnmariano47]

Thanks. It is true, you got to be the walker of your talk. Take them into your world and show how it is not that all different from theirs. Make them realize you feel what they feel to it and whatever you have to suggest, they will open up and understand and may try and implement it as they have put their shoe in yours. Thanks for this talk.

[@ispeakforthetrees7517]

Excellent i will definitely use this in my solo talk this week

[@mdamjadali-0253]

I have done whole lecture patiently just amazing .I am following this youtube chennel for this reason .I have learnt huge from this also I am running with this chennel .I will try to make my presentation.I made my presentation also i am working with this video rules .Sir just amazing .Everyone has great presentation here .

[@sweetfruit7769]

his suit is one of the few suits that really look perfect

[@pencode]

Thank you, Phil Waknell, for the new perspective. I loved the more holistic approach introduced here, as it takes into account what the audience may want in tandem with what the speaker wishes to convey. Good luck with the spreading of good presenting. Cheers! :-)

[@patrickvdven172]

No new perspective at all. Just read Jerry Weisman's PRESENTING TO WIN, the book where the stuff comes from.

[@pencode]

@@patrickvdven172 I took a quick look at 'Presenting To Win,' and it seems like it might be an interesting read. Thank you for sharing! :-D

[@galaxyhuzaif263]

good

[@emmanuelcaballero9544]

This guy is top tier. Nailed it.

[@toegap202]

This is kinda crazy, like I genuinely enjoyed this presentation. I’ve watched a few ted talks just for the info but this one I was genuinely entertained. Well done.

[@tiestofann44]

Ill be applying this during my interview tomorrow. Ill keep you posted.

[@iwoich]

Presentation is not about information, it is about transformation. This idea is essential and revolutionized the way I am preparing the presentation. Thank you very much

[@mattoniy2840]

I don’t know if that’s always the case. I’m presenting to the leadership team of one of the most recognisable brands in the world today. How I’m going to change their company globally, yes transformation but they really want the details, the information.

[@aswinckr]

Very interesting structure and approach to making presentations. Thanks for sharing this!

[@lucasmazzino6942]

Thank you very much Phil! Amazing talk!

[@sandrapeart2300]

Thank you for an amazing presentation!

[@HaCkEr_161]

your talk was very appriciative! thank you so much for telling the instruction 🤗🤔🤔🤔

[@calisthenics_coach_india]

Loved the you explained things! Really helped! Thanks

[@easy-goingtravellerr922]

Absolutely amazing

[@elenanebuloni3669]

great Phil! completely agree

[@angelcake55388]

Thanks ❤. God bless

[@ajitesh_thakur]

Exactly what I was looking for. Wonderful 👏

[@user-zt9ep1fr8r]

The roadmap is amazing!

[@user-jn7ue5gg9m]

I find endless pleasure by watching this presentation thanks❤

[@kfaberdnt]

I just took a job with some high level presentations and it hit me that I need to sharpen those skills even though I'm horrified at the thought of this requirement of my new job. Organizing is always the hardest part for me and this is fantastic!

[@love_for_travel]

Amazing talk, thank you for sharing❤

[@biloo]

It is the first time Ive wrote a comment for a TED talk. What a great presentation !!

[@instavid3160]

Very informative thanks for sharing with us.

[@fateme8120]

That was really informative. Thank you.

[@nukiwerammala]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@basheermuhammad7757]

This one, is the one I'm looking for.

[@ianwilson426]

says it all - well done

[@webster-tsenase]

Very transformational indeed, thanks for the presentation 🙏🏼

[@vawcreations5887]

BELIEVE AND FEEL ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS BELIEF IS STRONGER THAN WHAT YOU FEEL WHEN A FEELING IS DEEP ROOTED IT BECOMES A BELIEF

[@poonammishra2916]

Quite awesome and mind blowing. I m gonna apply.

[@angelol368]

Great presentation, Phil! But what about body language? Evolutionary and social psychology shows us that hand gestures and general body posture is the number one determining factor in coming across as trustworthy and authentic. And you do this flawlessly, Phil. For the viewers, I think it is extremely important to work on different non verbal cues to create trustworthiness. For example, open palms while communicating, smiling, moving and using the eyebrows while talking, intonation, pointing the feet to the audience, using pauses in your presentation, standing up straight and so on. It's not always about what we say, but about HOW we say it. Not to mention that the first impression already determines whether people will remember your presentation as good or bad. Body language first, then the rest. Nonetheless, great information that makes place for transformation!

[@PatrickParker]

Fantastic presentation Phil!!

[@redcloud4741]

truly brilliant

[@thuylinhtangthi8511]

wow, so fantastic. Thanks for your video

[@tonysardjono2905]

Great presentation. I shared this with so many friends. Love from Indonesia

[@lakishnarayan705]

When you don't have time to prepare for the presentation beforehand, so you prepare the presentation during the presentation. Mindblown! xD

[@ankitakawale5135]

hahahah

[@sudi1353]

This is brilliant! :) ❤

[@khadijaalmalti8041]

You have presented a great presentation,sir

[@vinayim]

amazing, loved it, thanks

[@muhammadizzulfitrinorulhis7295]

Thanks Phil

[@thanmaygowda2618]

So bro just gave a mindmap on the presentation that was still going on.... I'm confused but loved it a lot.

[@safiullahnaseri6768]

wowww, it is great. i have presentation next week so i will make kind of this presentation to my audiences'

[@thelogictree1968]

That was one of the best and well rehearsed fundamental examples that held my attention to the end. Please understand with respect to your winning formula that only two points was not mentioned and hope with what it seems is one of the best remains in my mind for longer than the first few years of my life.

[@awsclouddevops4750]

Excellent. Will try to implement part of it effective today

[@vladislav_kuznetsov_]

I will tomorrow, okay?

[@shiskeyoffles]

Me too !!

[@XJIcequeen]

The audience is who is present and they care The Speaker is presenting the message Transformation: provide a message that will not be forgotten

[@taiwooyerinde7337]

This is so apt. I am transformed

[@yanda7]

Love it! Excited to see if it works :D

[@luniversdefrancais1499]

thanks.. i have a presentation next week.. this helps

[@vladislav_kuznetsov_]

Hi! My advice - give your audience more concrete recomendations "How to solve some problem for exactly", "What to tell and to do" etc - put yourself in your audience place. Show them that you feel and understand them

[@ErastusUso]

This is so informative!

[@ananas1381]

That was so interesting and it concerns everyone

[@vladislav_kuznetsov_]

not everyone. Only who wants to get better)

[@ananas1381]

@@vladislav_kuznetsov_ yes that's true yet everyone would feel concern about making presentations interesting but yes, not everyone feel concern

[@ahmadniknam9151]

very professional presentation

[@ENDTIMEDEVOTIONMINISTRIES]

Great piece

[@danielmorales0917]

Amazing!!!

[@igmonline2]

The Audience - it’s their presentation, not yours, so personalize your presentation to suit your audience, their needs, and their expectations, as well as their context. Bring them into the presentation and make it special for them, and they will listen attentively. The Speaker - even if it’s their presentation, it’s important for you to put something personal into it. If someone else could have delivered the exact same talk with the exact same words, then there’s nothing of you in there, and that matters because when you share, we care. So make it clear why you care and tell them stories and examples from your experience to illustrate your key messages. Transformation - too many presentations aim only to inform their audience, and that fails because people forget most of what they hear very quickly. Presentations are best for transforming audiences: changing something in what they believe, feel, and do. Always build your presentation around your transformational objectives.

[@orenish-shalom813]

very well presented

[@DianaCuervoPhD]

A transforming video , thanks

[@kesariverse]

Really Great

[@jevasamy]

This is my fav channel

[@user-nn5vs2cb1f]

Me too 😋

[@hasnajeddi5951]

VERY INTERESTING SIR

[@bichtrampham3649]

this is wonderful

[@amnaalbelooshe5857]

Amazing talk😍😍

[@AirArtStudiosOfficial]

Wow - thank you.

[@meowow2693]

Thank you:)

[@wolfmartin514]

Me watching this before one hour of my presentation and unfinished presentation. RIP lol. tbh, this ted was awesome and would love to implement idea based on the speakers' concept.

[@esthernjoroge4416]

Beautiful👏👏🌹

[@Zara.Talkies]

Thank you

[@ninisurmava9468]

that was actually great

[@manisham2536]

Awesome ❤️

[@theanadelimaaraujo4054]

This was amazing. I couldn't believe it went by so quickly, I had to double-check when he said "you've been watching for the past 10 minutes". I'll definitely pass on the advice.

[@specialmz4333]

That was really amazing🥰

[@jamsheedbegum1067]

Great 👍

[@user-pr7ix6qy5r]

great job

[@Abdullahs_World]

totally agree

[@yenespace406]

So this is a presentation about the presentation that includes presenting the presentation! Hmmm interesting.

[@playonlinegames6418]

i dare to say that you might be one of the most powerful man ever.

[@umarshafiq-motivationalvid666]

Best presentation is the one that others can't understand, until and unless you are there to explain.

[@LookAtTheBacon]

He's not talking about slides, he's talking about speeches.

[@user-vj2qe5ep8v]

Most useful TED Talk for me 😁

[@game_crusader6952]

I've gotta presentation in 24 hours and have had weeks to prepare. And yet here I am.