Speaker’s Resources

Good Short Reads

• Top Ten Tips for Incredibly Successful Public Speaking — David Meerman Scott
  • an excellent and brief run-down of some of the most essential tips for preparing and delivering a presentation
• 10 Key Presentation Techniques — Alex Hunter
  • a good quick reminder of key presentation tips
• Make Yourself Presentable — Jason Santa Maria
  • Helpful reflections on slide development and speech preparation, from a recognized designer and conference presenter.

More In-Depth Online Articles

• Training the Butterflies: Interview with Scott Berkun — A List Apart

Video

• Scott Berkun, "Why and How to Give an Ignite Talk" (6min 25sec)
• Collis Ta-eed, Ignite Talk: "Fast and Furious Startups" (5min 13sec)
  • Observe the simple, beautiful slides in this talk by Collis Ta-eed, web entrepreneur
• Scott Berkun at Google Headquarters — with YouTube Video (48min)

Book Recommendations

• Scott Berkun, Confessions of a Public Speaker (2009)

YouTube Promo for Berkun’s Book