2. Amy Purdy lost her lost her
spleen, kidneys, and hearing in
left ear and both legs when she
was diagnosed with meningitis.
She was only 19 years old and
just moved out on her own.
Amy was a very good snow
boarder before this and had a
great job.
After she finally left the
hospital she decided that she
was not going to just lay around
anymore.
She used her new legs as more
of an advantage than a
disadvantage.
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5. I think that she maintained the audience’s attention by telling more
about her. She told funny stories about having the fake legs. And she
also pulled us in with sad things about having them. Hearing about her
successes, you just wanted to keep listening and hear more and more.
6. Of the TED
Commandments
Amy definitely
most follows
‘Thou Shall Tell a
Story’. She gives
the listeners her
inspirational
story and keeps
everyone tuned
in.
7. I would rate her
dynamism a 4 out 5.
She made multiple
pauses that I don’t
really think added to
her performance.
She did a great job
with connecting with
her audience
though..
8. Garr Reynolds and Nancy Duarte
give many tips for speakers. One
thing that stood out was the
confidence and enthusiasm of
Amy’s speech even though it was
a sad story. She obviously knew
what she were to talk about
because it is her life, but she does
a great job with organizing her
content.
9. I have learned from Amy’s delivery to
try and connect myself to what I’m
talking about. Also to put a positive
spin on anything that seemed too
sad.
10. Many speakers also try their best to
make people laugh a little and I have
noticed from so many people that it
is the best way to help to connect to
the audience.
11. In comparing Amy to Ken they have some
similarities.
They both use some sort of humor to connect
the audience. Though, he uses it more. They
also both have a good speaking ethic; very
understandable.
12. Differences.
He is very informative and uses so many
examples when he speaks. Amy just tells her
story from how she lived it. It is so much more
personal than how Ken delivers.
13. Tips from my Ted Talk
Try and connect with you’re
story.
Everyone is more intrigued in
what you have to say when it is
relatable also.
Try and make people laugh and
just not be too serious, even if
the topic is.
