The 110 techniques of communication and public speaking | David JP Phillips | TEDxZagreb

So, in summary:
The five top skills are: 1) always keep an *_open_* body language, 2) move forward instead of backward when talking about positives, 3) do functional gestures (but do not lock your hands), 4) a slower pace of speaking feels more important, and 5) use pauses to emphasize your important bits (and never do "eeh", "aah", or alike).
Then Dr. Phillips showed 4 subtle skills that you rather have to watch on your own, from 12:34

[marvinfernandez]

1. Step forward = Increase focus
2. Tilting (sloping position) head on the sides = increase empathy.
3. Changing pace of what you are saying = increase focus
4. Shifting yourself lower (sitting down on a chair) = increase trust
5. Lowering your voice = you get anticipation
6. If you pause, you will get undivided attention.
7. Body language
a. Maintain open body language
b. Don’t move backwards
c. Use functional gesture
8. Voice
a. Pace (lower voice = means important than higher voice)
b. Pause ( in every sentence)
9. Small skills
a. Look up = illustrate thinking
b. Audible inhale = suggest excited
c. Duchenne Smile = Smile with eyes & mouth
d. Self-laughter = increase anticipation for what to say

[susansamuel]

One of the most comprehensive, useful and best ted talk. I'm a fan now.

[nofrillsapproach]

Outstanding. Best 16 minutes of information I've seen in the last 40 years of my life. Succint. Brilliant delivery. Duplicatable

[angelo]

That is the BEST TED I've ever smile

[sayeesaran]

my man David is probably the only person that got claps after showing his middle finger on the stage to everyone sitting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[AJsGreenTopics]

I would have to say that this video would make it on my top 10 public speaking list. Great speaker with awesome tips. Thanks for sharing.

[RepayEvilWithGood]

As you can imagine, watching, listening and following your advice has changed my life! Thanks for being so genuine, David. You really know how to communicate well.

[amanshandilya]

*He* *explained* *very* *well!*
*This* *is* *one* *of* *the* *best* *ted* *talks* *on* *speaking* *skill, * *voice* *coaching* *e.t.c*

[prasannasai]

One of the most informative, practical and useful TED talk I’ve watched. Thanks Dave, you absolutely killed it!

[jesss]

This was the single most valuable and helpful presentation on public speaking I ever saw. Not just theories, which are all good and interesting, but actual examples, demonstrations and a great set of tools to come back to. Thank you a lot for this!

[jonnyholmberg]

I hope teachers find you and let their students learn from you and get inspired. I was a teacher for more than 40 years and tried to teach my students quite a lot of the skills you are talking about. You really boiled ut down brilliantly, showed it beutifully and deconstructed it at the same time. You deserve an A+++!

[RichAndoh]

What a talk, the ability to explain and apply in real-time show an extremely high level of skill. Something I have rarely seen. I also like how many of the 110 techniques (probably all) are applied in this talk, 2:50 blew my mind, dissecting it is an entire course by itself! And how he makes it all come together, this is a lesson that will stick for sure...Thanks for this wonderful message.

[jcarlbysa]

From the very start, I like his way of articulating his thoughts to the minds of the audience. I'm really with this man. He's truly blessed with his sacrifices to get the benefits that he shared with us. That's great.

[Moltenlava]

Anyone else got up from their chair after like a few mins and started to try and mimic and improve the gestures he was making? Definitely one of the most helpful videos ive seen on youtube

[connereece]

I have been teaching public speaking at the college level for over 25 years. David does a fantastic job of demonstrating the highlights. This video could be adapted for job interviewing as well, since nonverbal communication and vocal dynamics are critical in that situation. Great job.

[LoveForeverTaylor]

Fantastic! The way he lowered his voice and knelt down or sat in the chair I'd say was my favorite part and really captured my attention. So glad I came across this!

[hssaugat]

He didn't include the double shrug :(

[luisborges]

Incredible talk. One of the most engaging and useful I've listened to.

[Aritul]

Not only do I learn a tremendous amount of information from his presentations, but they are entertaining to boot.