TED Talks have been viewed more than 4 billion times around the world - and anyone can use its curator's best public speaking advice

Giving a public presentation can be an exhilarating experience: A roomful of people all listening to you, just waiting for you to deliver your incredible insights!

At the same time, it can be tremendously nerve-racking: What if you mess up? Or bore your audience?

If there's anyone who can help with these quandaries, it's Chris Anderson, curator of TED and author of the new book, "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking." Business Insider spoke with Anderson in May and he offered up his best public-speaking advice.

Read on to find out how to give a compelling presentation that leaves your listeners wanting more.