TEDx Speaker Mentorship
You've been accepted to speak at TEDx. Now what?
Getting the invitation is the easy part. The hard part is standing on that red circle and delivering a talk that people remember long after you leave the stage.
Getting the invitation is the easy part. The hard part is standing on that red circle and delivering a talk that people remember long after you leave the stage.
I know because I've been exactly where you are. I prepared for and delivered my own TEDx talk, "The Architecture of Hope," and learned through the process that raw passion isn't enough. A TEDx talk demands structure, clarity, and rehearsal at a level most speakers have never experienced.
This mentorship programme takes you from accepted speaker to stage-ready in a structured, step-by-step process. No filler. No theory for the sake of theory. Just the work that gets you to a talk you're proud of.
This programme is for individuals who have been accepted to deliver a TEDx talk (or are actively applying) and want dedicated, one-to-one guidance to make sure their talk lands. You might be a founder, a professional, an activist, an academic, or someone with a story the world needs to hear — but you've never built a talk at this level before and you don't want to waste the opportunity.
If you've been staring at a blank page, rewriting your opening for the fifteenth time, or rehearsing in your head without knowing if it actually works — this is for you.
Before we write a single word, we find the real talk hiding inside the one you think you want to give. Most TEDx speakers start with a topic. We start with a question: what is the one idea your audience cannot leave the room without?
A locked-in core idea, your one-sentence takeaway, and a story inventory ready for structuring.
A TEDx talk is not an essay read aloud. It has a specific emotional architecture — a rhythm of tension, release, and discovery that holds attention for the full duration.
A complete talk outline with every section mapped, timed, and purposeful.
Now we write. But not the way you've been writing. TEDx scripts are written for the ear, not the eye. Every sentence needs to land when spoken aloud, at pace, under pressure.
A polished, stage-ready script that sounds like you at your sharpest.
The script is half the job. The other half is what your voice, body, and presence do on that stage. This is where most TEDx speakers under-prepare — and where the difference between a good talk and an unforgettable one is made.
Confidence that you can deliver your talk without a script, adapt to the room, and own the stage.
The week before your TEDx. This is where we fine-tune, stress-test, and make sure you walk on that stage knowing you've done the work.
Nothing left to do but deliver.
Dedicated sessions across the full preparation timeline (typically 6–10 weeks).
Hook, Context, Tension, Pivot, Payoff — applied to your specific idea and story.
Detailed written feedback at every draft until your script is stage-ready.
On-camera practice sessions with actionable delivery notes.
Debrief and guidance on how to leverage your TEDx for your career, brand, or cause.
Reach me via email or voice note between sessions for quick questions and confidence checks.
Pricing depends on your timeline and the level of support you need. I offer two formats:
The complete five-stage journey from idea to stage. For speakers who want dedicated mentorship across the entire preparation process.
Typically 6–10 weeksA condensed version for speakers with shorter timelines or who already have a draft in progress and need expert eyes, structural guidance, and delivery coaching to get it across the line.
Shorter timeline
I'm not a speaking coach who's never stood on the stage. I've delivered my own TEDx talk. I've built keynotes that I deliver at corporate conferences, universities, and international events. I write about storytelling and leadership for Forbes.
And I've spent years developing a narrative framework — Hook, Context, Tension, Pivot, Payoff — that I use in every talk I write and every speaker I work with.
I also know what it's like to be told you're "too quiet to succeed" and to build a speaking career anyway. If you're standing at the start of that journey, I can help you skip the mistakes I made and get to the stage ready.
Let's talk about your TEDx journey. Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your talk, your timeline, and whether this programme is right for you.