🎙️ TEDx Talk Coaching with Terry Fossum: Become the Go-To Expert in Your Industry

If you’re looking for TEDx Talk Coaching to help you land your own TEDx stage and become the trusted authority in your space, this is the episode for you.

Terry Fossum, a TEDx speaker, reality show champion, and bestselling author, shares his transformative journey — from struggling to sell his book and coaching program to commanding $20K speaking gigs. If you’ve ever Googled how to land a TEDx talk or felt lost in the crowd of aspiring thought leaders, this episode answers your questions and gives you an actionable blueprint.

You’ll hear how Terry built personal branding through TEDx, positioned himself as a thought leader, and tapped into tools like idea validation (IdeaScore.ai) to refine and pitch compelling TEDx titles. He breaks down what TEDx organizers really want, how to craft an idea that resonates emotionally, and why a TEDx talk can do more for your visibility than a dozen funnels or books ever will.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, or speaker trying to grow your authority, this episode offers wisdom and tools to help you:

• Pitch with confidence even if you don't "know" the organizer

• Overcome stage fear and speak with passion

• Turn your TEDx talk into a marketing asset

• Leverage a TEDx title to land podcasts, coaching clients, or boost book marketing

• Use your talk to start becoming an industry expert

Terry’s no-fluff approach, real-world storytelling, and free resources make this a must-watch for anyone serious about leveraging TEDx Talk Coaching for long-term influence and impact.

0:00 – Welcome + Terry Fossum intro
1:12 – Why books & coaching programs weren’t enough
3:00 – Discovering TEDx: the expert accelerator
4:20 – How Terry booked his own TEDx talk
6:15 – The power of an idea: what TEDx organizers want
8:10 – Crafting high-impact titles and emotional storytelling
10:02 – Free idea validation tool (IdeaScore.ai) explained
11:40 – Why TEDx builds your personal brand
13:22 – Using TEDx to land speaking gigs, clients & podcast spots
15:10 – Realistic expectations: going viral takes strategy
16:45 – Overcoming nerves and owning the stage
18:20 – Terry’s backstory: from poor border town to global speaker
19:50 – Final advice to aspiring speakers & thought leaders

🎥 Watch Terry’s TEDx Talk, "Why You Didn't Reach That Goal... Again" with over 1 million views: https://youtu.be/Sejs2iQCFpo?si=vWy-FkLNcC4S8mG0

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