Becoming a TEDx speaker isn’t about a single moment on stage.It’s about the process that comes before it.
In this episode, Bobby McNeil walks through what it actually takes to become a TEDx speaker while working full-time. From deciding to apply, to shaping the idea, to confronting the emotional and time demands most people underestimate.
Bobby shares lessons from his first TEDx experience alongside the parallel journey of writing his first book, Cracking the Code. Not as a playbook. As lived experience.
What You'll Learn:
What happens before you ever get on a TEDx stage
How the TEDx process differs from corporate or conference speaking
Why mindset and identity matter more than performance
The real time and emotional cost of becoming a speaker
What surprised him most about visibility at this level
If you’ve ever thought about applying for a TEDx, or wondered what becoming a speaker actually requires beyond confidence and polish, this episode gives you a grounded look at the reality.
What You’ll Learn
What it actually takes to become a TEDx speaker while working full-time
The biggest differences between a TEDx talk and a normal keynote or panel
How to shape one clear “idea worth sharing” (and cut what doesn’t fit)
Why the TEDx prep process is so rigorous. And what to expect from coaching
How to manage the time and emotional energy it takes to finish the process
The most “unsexy” first step you can take today to get started
Resources Mentioned
Listen to Bobby’s TEDx Talk - https://youtu.be/6FzE0_PeQZU?si=g7mw6yB4ZXtwsWLd
Buy Cracking the Code - https://amzn.to/458j9au
Connect With Us
Connect with Bobby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmcneil/
Connect with Rhona https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/
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