Taylor Conroy, an international speaker and humanitarian, shares insights from his impressive journey of building 300 schools around the world and helping over 200 individuals land TEDx talks. He emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling, advocating for authenticity as the core of impactful presentations. Conroy illustrates how TEDx can catalyze personal growth and social change, showcases success stories that inspire global engagement, and offers practical tips for aspiring speakers to secure their own TEDx opportunities.
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Kevin's Success Story
Taylor Conroy helped Kevin, an 18-year-old high school dropout, land his first TEDx talk.
This led to Kevin securing 300 paid speaking gigs, a book deal, and raising millions for mental health.
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Taylor's TEDx Effect
Taylor's TEDx talk on building schools led to unexpected opportunities, including speaking engagements and building over 350 schools and homes globally.
He emphasizes living fully and using the TEDx platform to share a bigger message.
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Spiritual TEDx Talks
Frame spiritual messages in relatable ways to connect with the audience on a deeper level.
Use tangible examples to explain abstract concepts like oneness and empathy.
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In 'The Power of Now', Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of living in the present moment to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The book draws from various spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and mysticism, to explain how people's emotional problems are rooted in their identification with their minds. Tolle argues that the present moment is the only truly real time and that past and future are mere mental constructs. He provides methods for relaxation and meditation to help readers anchor themselves in the present, such as avoiding multitasking, spending time in nature, and letting go of worries about the future. The book also introduces concepts like the 'pain-body' and the distinction between one's thoughts and true self, emphasizing the need to recognize and separate from the destructive influence of the mind[2][4][5].
A New Earth
Eckhart Tolle
In 'A New Earth,' Eckhart Tolle expands on the ideas presented in his previous book, 'The Power of Now.' He argues that our attachment to the ego is the root of suffering, anger, jealousy, and unhappiness. Tolle provides insights and practical advice on how to awaken to a new state of consciousness, letting go of ego-based thinking and embracing the present moment. The book emphasizes the importance of living in the now, recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings, and finding true fulfillment by aligning with one's inner purpose rather than external roles or material possessions[2][3][5].
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Taylor Conroy has traveled to 40 countries, built 300 schools and 150 homes in developing countries, and has helped 200+ people land TEDx talks to share their message with the world.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. TedX talks can be a lot of things. The most transformative are the ones that people give when they feel that they weren’t fully ready. We as humans are never fully ready.
2. Always lean to who you authentically are.
3. The old school art of standing on stage in front of a bunch of people and being a good orator is still the most powerful way to share a message.
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