TEDx Mini Masterclass
In this session, we break down how to navigate the world of TEDx, land your talk, and craft a through line that makes your idea impossible to ignore. From application strategies to pitch videos, we cover everything you need to know to take your talk from concept to stage. (Watch full video below!)
🔸 Key Topics Covered:
🟧 TED Mission & Audience First: Understanding TED’s goal to spark conversation and make ideas accessible, and why your talk has to serve everyone, not just your niche.
🟧 Finding TEDx Sites: How to locate events actively seeking speakers, navigating volunteer-run sites, and why being patient and kind can make all the difference.
🟧 Crafting Your Talk: Start writing your talk even before applying, and learn why a solid through line—your thesis statement—is the key to being selected.
🟧 Through Line Examples: Real-world examples from Brené Brown, Barry Schwartz, and other TEDx legends, showing how to turn a personal story into a universally resonant idea.
🟧 What TED Talks Are (and Aren’t): Understanding that TED Talks are structured, emotionally engaging, and memorable—not lectures, motivational speeches, or purely personal stories.
🟧 Winning Applications: Tips for a standout pitch video, what selection committees look for, and how authenticity beats high-tech production every time.
🟧 Common Mistakes to Avoid: Overloading organizers, overcomplicating your story, or pitching for personal gain rather than sharing an idea worth spreading.
