There are no new ideas- Tessa Rawson uses the Bullshit button to show why that is not the case.

A great TEDx talk is a gift to the audience. Tessa Rawson can help you figure out how to find your idea.

TEDx has guidelines for speakers to help ensure the quality of their talks and the events organized by TEDx license holders. They include no selling form the stage and no extreme religious or policial agendas.

Tessa Rawson celebrating her first TEDx event in Basel, Switzerland in 2013. She has organized 5 TEDx events and put over 100 speakers on the TEDx stage.

The fastest way to the TEDx stage is with the TEDx Application Kit - a monthly list of all TEDx events that are currently accepting applications in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada & Australia (plus a few extras!)

Most people never speak on the TEDx stage - not because they are not capable, or don’t have a good idea- they put too many road blocks in front of them before they apply. You don’t need to have your TEDx talk written before you apply. You just need a great idea!

The question- what is it about TED? Doing a TED or a TEDx talk is a bucket list item for many people. People dream of doing a TEDx- Tessa Rawson helps you make it a reality.

‍ A beautiful view of a beach in the Bahamas. Tess uses the the device of finding a small moment as a gateway to your story rather than trying to reduce your life story to 10 minutes. Tess is a public speaking coach, TEDx coach and storytelling coach.

An image of Tessa Rawson - TEDx coach and organizer- on stage at a TEDx event. The image is digitally altered to demonstrate why using ChatGTP to write your talk is problematic.

It can take much longer than you expect to get a TEDx talk. It is realistic to expect to get your talk within 1-2 years- that means you need to start applying today!

A door is an excellent metaphor for the introduction and conclusion of your talk. It needs to welcome you in, and be sure not to slam it shut when you’re done.

In this article Tessa, explains the three most likely reasons you are not getting a TEDx talk

The biggest barrier to getting on the TEDx stage is time. You are very unlikely to get the first event you apply to, or the second, or the fifth. But don’t give up- keep refining your idea and KEEP APPLYING!

Are you planning to do a TEDx one day or are you applying today?

Tessa says goodbye to life on a Sailboat in the Caribbean.

Anyone who says they can get you a TED talk is not being strictly honest with you… unless they are a TEDx organizer of course!

What I can do though is provide the quickest shortcut you’re likely to get.

Nobody wakes up being an incredible public speaker.

It takes time, it takes practice, and I'm afraid it takes a good number of talks that really don't go that well.

But each one you do will be better than the last.

As an entrepreneur and business owner it is so tempting to think you have to be ALL IN, ALL THE TIME.

You don't. You need and deserve a break. You don't have to take another job, but I assure you your business will survive if you take a month, or 6months, away from it.

Not every idea is a TED talk.

TED is amazing but it’s not the be all and end all.

If you’re thinking of making speaking a part of your business, the best use of your energy might be to start developing your signature talk before your TEDx talk.

Your signature talk might not be as high profile, but it will get you paid!