The article discusses several missions to be completed before and during a conference to develop new mindsets and skills, advance goals and earn the title of TEDGlobal Commando. It cites the 7P's to remember which stands for Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance. It suggests ...
Find and attend local, independently organized events TED on Screen Experience TED from home TED Courses Learn from TED speakers who expand on their world-changing ideas PARTICIPATE Nominate Recommend speakers, TED Prize recipients, Fellows and more Organize a local TEDx Event Rules and resources to...
Take the time to attend TEDx events. (Duh!) This could be a chance to get some audition tips, as well as network with the hosts of that event and hopefully be on their radar for the next event they host. They may also be able to refer you personally to a host of another event—t...
Find and attend local, independently organized events TED on Screen Experience TED from home TED Courses Learn from TED speakers who expand on their world-changing ideas PARTICIPATE Nominate Recommend speakers, TED Prize recipients, Fellows ...
Also, you know that being a Ted speaker is a credibility marker and an opportunity to get seen by more people. So how exactly do you land a Ted talk? What should you include in your application? What are event organizers looking for? How do you shape your idea? That’s where we’re...
I see you’re having your Creative Writing Exercise Workshop soon. While I’ve not had the chance to attend one of these events in the past, I’ve heard lots of great stuff about them. Since you’ve not announced your speakers yet, I’d like to know if you’d be interested in hav...
Agarwal will be attending TEDGlobal 2014 as a TEDxChange scholar, and is hoping to draw some inspiration for the next TEDxBhilwara while in Rio. “I never thought in my wildest dreams when I first watched a TED Talk that I would ever attend a conference live,” he said, but in just ...
After you find an event to attend, remember to follow up with anyone you spoke to. This is a good way to sustain the relationship and potentiallyget motivational speaking engagementsdown the road. Have Realistic Expectations You might have to reach out to multiple places regarding a speaking eng...
“Hey, Vanessa! I’m going to meet this movie star/CEO/the president. How the heck do I talk to them!?” I’ve had the opportunity to talk to countless VIPs across a variety of industries. And sometimes I am a semi-VIP at my speaking events (like my TED talk!). ...
Before diving into the nitty-gritty details of the event planning process, take the time to define the purpose and goals of your event. Is it a product launch aimed at showcasing a new offering to potential clients,an interactive virtual event, or perhaps a corporate retreat to foster team ...