Speaking in a TEDx event is a goal that a lot of business owners carry on their professional bucket lists, but most of us don't know how to get started. Lucky for you, our guest Cathlyn Melvin is a TEDx Speaker and Coach.
Tune in as she goes in-depth to answer all the questions that you may have wondered about being a TEDx speaker and shares actionable tips to help you get started on your TEDx journey. From preparing your application to perfecting the facial expressions and hand gestures for your TEDx talk, this episode’s gotchu!
Key Takeaways:
It’s never too early to give your TEDx talk.
You can expect to spend about a minimum of 6 months in the process where you go from deciding you’re ready to give your TEDx talk to actually being on stage.
Each TEDx event has a different application process. Some will evaluate your profile solely based on your initial application, whereas others might require you to give an interview or even present a part of your talk.
There are certain parts of your TEDx journey that you simply can’t rush, such as editing and memorization.
While you can only give your TEDx talk once at the event, it’s a good idea to privately practice your talk in front of others to refine your stage presence and even gather feedback.
The average duration of a TEDx talk is about 12 minutes. This time allows you to lead your audience up to the point where they are able to align with the stance you’re presenting.
You can share a powerful message without having to hone in on the most traumatic experiences of your life.
Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - What Was Baby Cathlyn Like?
03:21 - Cathlyn’s Journey
08:19 - When Should You Start Planning Your TEDx Pitch?
10:32 - Preparing for Your TEDx Talk
14:48 - How, When, & Why You Should Rehearse
18:50 - Mastering Your Gestures
22:44 - Facial Expressions
25:41 - Your C-Sweet CMO Invite
28:50 - Couching Your Dialogue
31:09 - Owning Your TEDx Talk
34:25 - How to Back Your TEDx Talk Creatively
37:59 - Cat Talk
39:06 - Fun Questions
Guest Bio:
Cathlyn Melvin is a TEDx coach and copywriter whose insight has been featured via TEDx, Thrive Global, Fempreneur Online, The Writing Cooperative, and other outlets.
With a degree in theatre performance and over a decade as an actor, director, writer, editor, and educator, Cathlyn draws on her diverse experiences to help mission-driven experts design and deliver their world-changing messages through TEDx coaching and done-for-you copywriting services.
When she’s not writing or coaching, you might find Cathlyn baking something delicious made of chocolate, making laps on her purple-wheeled roller skates, or reading in the sunshine with her very snuggly and loudly purring cat, Tucker.
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