Ever consider giving a TED Talk? It's actually not as impossible as you might imagine. I can certainly help you get there. That's what I do. If so, where to begin... TIP: Begin by identifying the CATEGORY of your talk type. This provides a framework for you to approach your particular topic. There are generally 8 different categories of talks. What category could yours be? 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 by way of 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭. In just 15 questions you’ll have your answer and a 15-page PDF with worksheets, TEDster examples, and more. DM me with your results. We can synch up to explore which of your ideas fall within that category and have the potential to truly be TED-worthy. That's a simple, easy step towards the red dot stage! ** "Wait, what?! There are multiple types of TED Talks?!" Unsubscribe | Update your profile
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INSTANTLY CONNECT WITH AN AUDIENCE. (Your 6-Step Guide to Relatability.) Connecting with your audience — whether for a keynote, pitch, or TED Talk — is an art that every speaker aims to master. To help you achieve this, here are 6 essential tips from top TED Talk speakers that can significantly boost your relatability and connection. These 6 proven relatability strategies will elevate your next presentation to new heights: 1. SHARE STICKY STORIES. Personal anecdotes can create a strong...
3 Top TED Talk Prep Books. (Have You Read Any of These?) People ask me all the time, what book do you recommend to prep for my TED Talk? Frankly, there’s not one. There are three. No one book, alone, really offers the full TED and TEDx picture. But these three combined, come the closest, in print. That said, pick one of these and you’ll be ahead of the game. Read all three (in the order I’ve listed) and you’ll have woven the best insight set to exist in print. And yes, I know. There are many,...
ROOKIE MISTAKES: The #1 TEDx Blunder and 5 Ways to Overcome It. What's the most common TEDx mistake that hopeful speakers make? Settling for the 1st opportunity that comes your way. Not all TEDx events are created equal. With 3K+ annual conferences all around the world and all run by volunteers... There’s a wide gap in quality and know-how. Fact is that many, many event organizers are learning on the job. Often they don’t have the resources to properly vet speaker ideas or produce...