I get asked this every week, click here to see my TEDx Talk

A. Here’s how I did….

write in journal to action, do a #tedx talk in next 10years.

Two months later TEDxBristol launches, buy tickets & tweet offering to help

Curator Mel messages, have you got ideas to talk. Me inside, panic, no well maybe, okay I send some.

Fly to Morocco to run the half marathon, buy ‘Talk Like TED’ book, receive email asking for ‘interview’ chat… eek! .

Long story short I was asked if I wanted to be one of the 2015 Speakers at @bristolbeacon alongside @drdawnharper @danieledmund @milkfortea & more,

The journey, learning, prep – panic, fear, doubt is a rollercoaster. Multiple times I thought I’m not ready yet. But, you may not get the opportunity again, so leap. The friendships, Joy, stretch growth was magic, I feel truly lucky to speak.

My advice is always, do your research, understand the theme for the specific TEDx you are applying for. Be clear on your why, why do you want to do it, why does it matter to you, how will you connect your story with the audience. Then be bold & brave, put your idea in. It doesn’t have to be the finished speech, but you do have to be clear…

Then, how to actually get on stage & speak! That’s another post if you’re interested but I use all my NLP , Hypnotherapy & coaching skills creating a process which really helps people & myself to be grounded, breathe & connect with the audience. It takes practise public speaking, I used to die of embarrassment, avoiding at all costs. But investing in public speaking coaching, (*harsh but fair feedback!), saying yes & doing really makes the difference. I still get super nervous yet I love connecting, sharing & hopefully inspiring growth, change, courage, hope.

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So if you want to do a @tedx_official talk or anything in life, just write it down clearly today, send an email, set the intention & who knows…. you can be next.

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Big support, Kim #UnlockYourPotential #GainTheEdge

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