Do You Want to Give a TEDx Talk? These Seven Ideas Can Make a Massive Difference

These Lesser-Known Concepts will make Your TEDx Talk Stand Out

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Since 2009, 50,000 TEDx talks at 10,000 venues have been given. Some have achieved tremendous success, whilst others have faded into oblivion.

I have coached scores of TEDx speakers. I am also part of a team that has curated talks from hundreds of applications and being a huge TED fan, I have watched countless TED and TEDx talks.

In this article, I explore seven ideas that differentiate an extraordinary TEDx talk from others. Read on to find out how you too can incorporate them in your talk.

1) It’s All About the Idea

The TED motto is “ideas worth spreading.” A TED or TEDx talk explores a core theme or idea with the speaker diving deep into their concept. There might be a dozen topics you might want to talk about but hone in on the core. Ask yourself:

• What are you passionate about?
• What makes you credible?
• What’s your story?
• What’s unique about your idea?
• What is your point of view?
• How can your perspective change the world even in a…