There are some great speaking lessons to be learned from the TED conference. I learned them the hard way!
Read more at Inc.com
https://www.inc.com/john-bates/how-failing-on-the-ted-stage-changed-my-life.html
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My WHY is to bring out what is awesome inside every person so it can live in the world and make a real difference!
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