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Anna at TEDxPortsmouth

TED-Style Presentation Skills

Knowing how to deliver a talk that inspires action is essential to your success — and a skill you can absolutely master. Unfortunately, it’s also a skill that’s rarely taught. That’s why so many presentations fall flat.

We’ve all been there …

  • Three paragraphs and multiple bullet points on one slide? All in a tiny font? You think I can read that?!?
  • Oh, you’re reading it to me? That’s even worse!

Influential leaders know how to communicate their ideas in a way that connects with their audience. Take Simon Sinek, Brené Brown and Amy Cuddy. Each rose from relative obscurity based on the power of a single talk less than 20 minutes long.

Elevate Your Message

Whether you’re aiming to deliver a stand-out keynote, fire up your team or inspire donors at a fundraising event, The Hired Pens is here to help.

We’ve coached hundreds of speakers, from salespeople at Fortune 100 tech companies to nonprofit leaders. We’ll show you how to use techniques like storytelling, relatable humor and a conversational tone to elevate your presentation.

Learn how to:

  • Capture your audience’s attention from the first line.
  • Showcase your expertise without listing every degree and title.
  • Build emotional rapport through compelling stories and humor.
  • Turn jargon into language everyone can understand.
  • Avoid common pitfalls, like the dreaded attention-span trap.

Let’s Get Started

If you’re ready to take your talk, keynote or presentation to the next level, the first step is to have a quick call with Anna Goldsmith at The Hired Pens. We’ll discuss where you are in the process — whether you’re just brainstorming ideas or polishing a rough draft — and chart out the best path to get you where you want to go.

Book a free, 15-minute Zoom to talk about your speaking goals

Meet Anna

Anna Goldsmith, co-founder and head speechwriter at The Hired Pens, is passionate about helping speakers craft transformative talks that captivate audiences and make a lasting impact. Since 2018, she has been the executive producer and head speaker coach of TEDxPortsmouth, one of the largest and most successful independently organized TEDx events in the country.