Most speakers hold off on doing a talk on the world’s most iconic stage because they have bought into one of the 5 big myths that I am about to reveal. I almost believed them too, but thankfully I didn’t otherwise I would not be in the position today to celebrate over 6 million views of my TEDx Talk!
So let’s dive in to uncover and dispel them one by one, so that you too can speak on this famous stage sooner than you think!
MYTH 1: You need to be famous
One of the biggest misconceptions is that to do a talk on the world’s most prestigious stage, you need a celebrity status or a large following. In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
The most important thing when it comes giving a life-changing talk is having a powerful message to share. A curator chooses a speaker based on the quality of their idea and a genuine passion to make the world a better place!
MYTH 2: You have to wait to be nominated
Many people believe that the only way to land a talk is by having someone influential nominate them or by being directly chosen by a curator.
While both of these approaches work, the most common way to land a talk is by looking for national (or international) events and simply submitting your application to speak! So go out and make it happen!
MYTH 3: You think your message or idea is not important enough
It is so easy to feel like your idea or your experience is not “big” enough for this world-renowned stage. But the truth is that everyone has a unique life experience or professional expertise that can form the basis for an outstanding idea.
Finding yourself on the famous “red dot” stage is not about having a “one in a million” idea, but rather about having a unique perspective on something and trusting yourself to be good enough to show up as an ambassador for that idea. Everyone has something profound and magical to share with the world. We are all waiting to learn from you!
MYTH 4: You need to be a professional speaker
This is not correct! In fact, most speakers on this particular stage are not professional speakers. I promise you, it is truly not about being a perfect presenter. It is about sharing your idea in an authentic way straight from your heart. My recommendation is not to over-engineer your speaking. Simply show up as your best self and be confident in the message that you are sharing.
MYTH 5: To get your talk to go viral, you must invest a lot of money for marketing
Whilst having a marketing plan is absolutely essential to help garner views for your talk, this doesn’t necessarily have to mean spending a lot of money. The real reason that a talk goes viral is because it touches people and they feel naturally compelled to share it with their loved ones. Therefore, the secret to a viral talk is to craft your talk in a way that is touching, uplifting or intellectually stimulating so people are excited to share it!
My recommendation is to put your energy and effort into creating a game-changing talk that truly moves your audience and you will see that your viewers will do your marketing for you!
If you are ready for the Red Dot Stage, let our team of experts coach you to land, craft and market your own viral talk! Contact us today to set up a discovery call with us to see how we can help you!
Love,
Elena