How can you deliver a TEDx or keynote speech?

Job #1 is to be asked to speak at a TEDx event. 1: Get on their mailing list and socials (by their I mean the TEDx event or events you hope to speak at), wait for their call-for-speakers then apply. 2: Give a lot of thought to the interesting idea that you have. You generally need to think more about your point than your story - your story will at best be in service of the point that you are trying to make. 3: Write a killer talk title and tagline. Unless you're famous, THIS IS WHAT THEY'RE BUYING. Spend a lot of time crafting it eg. my current talk is titled: Relentless Relevance - how extraordinary institutions and individuals thrive in a rapidly changing world. That is what people that don't know me are buying. Reread point 2 :)

For most talks, it’s sufficient to consider the audience that will be present live- but TEDx talks are a notable exception. When thinking about a TEDx talk, you should consider the audience that will watch it later as well, as that will surpass the audience who will hear it live. In general, make your TEDx talk relatable to as wide of an audience as possible.

Las charlas TEDx se han democratizado y, lamentablemente, han perdido frescura y valor. Si quieres que realmente tenga impacto, aporta una idea original y arriesga.

Preparation and execution alone are not enough for a great speech. It is the purpose of a keynote that makes it stand out. This why TED is about "Ideas worth spreading" and not just a great speakers club. To deliver an outstanding TEDx ot keynote speech you therefor need to speak your unique authentic truth and share it with the goal to help make the world a better place.

Creo que en todas las charlas es importante conocer a tu audiencia, sus intereses y aspiraciones, pero en el caso concreto de TEDx, creo que es mucho más importante saber qué tipo de formato funciona para las audiencias que van a estos eventos. No funcionan las charlas largas, ni las presentaciones con mucho texto y sin embargo funciona muy bien el storytelling y apelar a las emociones. Si haces esto, será fácil conectar con una audiencia que vaya a un formato como TEDx.

Personalmente, no tengo que buscar un nicho o idea principal porque hablo de mi vida, mi historia. Pertenezco a esa categoría de conferenciantes que pertenecen al ámbito deportivo, empresarial o que han tenido un quiebre en su vida y aquello marcó un punto de inflexión. No soy un experto, no soy especialista en nada. Hablo de lo que sé: mi vida. Afortunadamente mucha gente se siente inspirada por ello y mi propósito, de dar a conocer mi ONG y mi proyecto con la comunidad masái, se ve más que satisfecha.

Un punto a favor de las charlas de este tipo, es que en poco tiempo has de captar la atención de tu público y ser memorable. Para ello has de tener muy trabajada la estructura: frase de entrada, núcleo, frase de salida. Empieza por todo lo alto, lanza una pregunta, una frase impactante y cautiva a tu público desde el minuto uno.

My personal take of those that deliver a TEDx talk or keynote is often someone who is a seasoned, authentic, an active member or participant in the subject being presented. Passion, clarity and succinct precision is critical in delivery. Fact-based and accurate information with personal and opposing perspectives leave the audience equipped to absorb the full spectrum of the subject.

Personalmente creo que se han democratizado mucho las charlas TEDx, antes servía para crear marca personal y era un claro diferenciador, ahora todo el mundo tiene una, se han estandarizado las licencias y la calidad ha caído en picado. Es como los libros, todo el mundo ha publicado ya alguno... Yo te diria, encuentra tu nicho y diferenciante: si eres uno más, serás uno menos.

Many times funny poor idea is the process of seeing what things are trending in the world. Your idea worth sharing means that you are not telling how people should deal with the situation, however, just sharing what your perspective is as far as your idea.

Gotta disagree here: an introduction body conclusion like a 5 paragraph high school essay is NOT the approach for a TEDTalk. You need to work in unexpected ways. A traditional structure won’t be terrible, but the bar with this format will be nothing higher than a mediocre average. If you want to soar, you can’t be predictable.

Como orador y entrenador de charlas TED, aquí van 3 puntos que considero principales: 1) En TED, modelo original, no se dan consejos ni tips: llegan naturalmente dentro de tu presentación. 2) El Storytelling es clave: las personas necesitan identificarse con tu historia personal o profesional potente, conectada con el tema que necesita sorprender y, a la vez, hacer reflexionar 3) Cuida el tiempo y la estructura es sumamente ágil, armada en tramos de no más de 40 segundos, encadenados. De esta forma, la atención estará contigo. ?Muchos éxitos!

The key transition of every great speech brings the audience from winter into spring. You start in summer...showing how the world was before (this is important to set up the change) then comes fall: the problem you discover. Like the leaves that fall, you go deeper into discovery - facts, research, insights, all drawing you into the problem and how to address it. From a brain science perspective, this is where dopamine comes in - curiosity is sparked. Then comes winter...that moment that you *don't know* how these pieces all come together. It could last a minute, or a year. But something, some connecting point - advice you remember, a shift in the world, or just a lot of patience brings you through. Spring is here! The key transformation.

My favourite talks take a departure from the conventional storytelling approach. Give me an evocative narrative and a dose of humour and then you’ve got my attention. Let your core idea unfold from a place where you’ve captured my interest and emotion. And keep the talk tight — too often people try to jam in every idea. Leave your audience wanting more — and leave room for engagement so they get it !

Start with a compelling story or factoid. Keep your talk short, pithy and devoid of jargon. It's good to cite sources but say what their implications are. At the end, when calling to action, try to go back to the starting idea/story.

I'm a very confident public speaker and generally very comfortable on stage. The less I prepare my speech word-for-word, the better it usually turns out to be, because I get into a natural flow more easily. Still, for me it was very useful to have a public speaking mentor (thanks to Anu T?hemaa!) with whom I could discuss the overall structure of my talk. She helped to cut out some of the more superfluous parts of my talk and focus on the important points. So even if you are *super* happy to be on stage, a second set of eyes always helps with looking over your ideas before you go live.

Preparación, preparación y más preparación. Ese es el secreto para controlar los nervios y articular bien tú intervención. No memorices (salvo el inicio y la frase final) y piensa en ideas más que en palabras para saber qué decir.

Hay mucha diferencia entre los ponentes que salen a dar y los que salen a darse. Deja el ego encerrado en un cuarto a oscuras e insonorizado. Trata de aportar valor y de dejar una charla útil, no te centres en ti: el importante es tu público

Some say that rehearsing kills spontaneous honesty. Sometimes, but the alternative is often more perilous. Also, you can’t successfully and consistently fake candor. Why rehearse then? Because in a TEDx level talk odds are you will discuss topics that are hard, recount stories that are embarrassing, use examples that are uncomfortable and you will feel things from inspiration to disgust as you are delivering your talk. You must allow yourself to feel these things, without letting them derail you. Hence, rehearse not so much to memorize but to allow yourself to know thyself better as a speaker. Then when you are presenting it there will be less friction from your personality to allow you to feel and be yourself on stage.

One of the best pieces of advice I heard around public speaking was so pause before you start your speech or presentation. Wait for a few moments while you survey the room, feel the energy, and give your audience a moment to anticipate your next move, become eager to listen, and prepare to receive your message. In that moment take in their presence, watch as some of them physically lean forward, and take a moment to smile and enjoy all eyes on you and your story.

Fear is normal for the first few speeches until you become confident in your ability to create value for your audience- which is powerful when it comes as testimony from the audience - it validates what you know deep down why you speak in the first place. Nervousness is not a bad thing.. it shows that you care… and actually can help channel your energy to ensure a great outcome. I have spoken on over a 1000’stages and I still get nervous. It is less about enjoying the moment and more about ensuring you are creating value so you can impact your audience.

Fundamental: sé original. Si eres uno más...serás uno menos. Diferenciate, crea un discurso memorable y emociona a tu audiencia. Para crear una buena charla, es fundamental aportar ideas nuevas o tratadas desde un ángulo novedoso. Recuérdalo.

Hoy en día las charlas TEDx se han democratizado y han perdido en general el impacto inicial. Abundan los conferenciantes con más ego que currículo. Para hablar en público y ser un referente hay que aportar valor y saber transmitir el mensaje.

Prepararte es fundamental, por supuesto, y si se trata de una charla TEDx, ajustarse al tiempo y a la normativa que te van a pautar es básico. Aporta una idea original y desarróllala en 18 minutos máximo. Has de emocionar al público y ser original en tu idea.

Join a professional speaking association. The speakers community is an extremely supportive one. The opportunity to learn and grow together is priceless!

????Your voice has the power to change the world. Passion is the spark that ignites the stage. It's the energy that vibrates through every word and gesture, captivating the audience's hearts and minds. As the connection between speaker and listener strengthens, the world around us fades, and we enter a realm where inspiration knows no bounds. In this untuned symphony of emotions and ideas, the seeds of transformation take root, paving the way for a journey that leaves an indelible mark on both speaker and listener. So, let your passion guide you, for it is the gateway to unlocking the untold potential within us all.

Other things to consider: A commonly cited breakdown is that verbal communication accounts for about 7% of the message, while vocal (tone of voice, intonation) accounts for around 38%, and nonverbal (body language) makes up the remaining 55%. —Know this going in, have power thoughts and strong body language, be comfortable with your pause (own it), while making eye contact with the audience. - TEDx Talks are designed to be concise presentations of well-formed ideas within 18 minutes or less. It’s important to get familiar, and adhere to the time limit. Idea Development: Your talk should present a unique idea. Ensure that it is new, interesting, & factual. If it involves new research, it should be backed by data and peer-reviewed.

Get feedback from diverse audiences, which means - deliver and practice your talk to different groups, as many times as you can. It will be hard and feedback can be painful, but that's the only way to grow. This will help you to understand the gaps in your talk, as perhaps one group will understand your topic and the next one doesn't. This way, you are well prepared for when the big day arrives and will ensure that a wider audience will be open to your talk. Just make sure you do this well in advance, as you don't want to change your talk close to the day, to prevent your nerves from failing you...

El profesional orador TEDx es una persona expresiva, natural y apasionada. Autora de un lenguaje corporal positivo que domina la sonrisa, la postura y la mirada. Un sujeto inspirador que moviliza las emociones su audiencia mediante la narración de historias que atrapan su corazón. El profesional orador TEDx es humilde, honesto y humano. Una mujer o un hombre que muestra su respeto a su público ofreciendo su mejor saber hacer, tras un incansable ensayo para crear experiencias y sensaciones inolvidables. El profesional orador TEDx es un conferenciante singular, emotivo y auténtico.