TEDx Talk Coaching with Terry Fossum: How to Become the Authority in Your Field

📝 If you’ve been searching for TEDx Talk Coaching to help you stand out, establish authority, or finally land that coveted red circle stage — this episode with Terry Fossum is your roadmap.

Terry Fossum went from being virtually unknown to a globally recognized TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and $20K/hour keynote presenter — all because he cracked the TEDx code. In this episode, we dive deep into the public speaking strategies, pitch formulas, and mindset shifts that helped him turn a TEDx talk into a personal brand rocket ship.

Whether you're frustrated that your book marketing isn't converting, struggling to grow your coaching business, or confused about how to become an industry expert, this conversation delivers solutions you’ve been Googling. You’ll learn how Terry used storytelling, idea positioning, and platform strategy to get results — even with no insider connections.

Terry answers the very questions people searching for TEDx Talk Coaching ask daily:

“How do I land a TEDx talk if I don’t know anyone?”

“What makes a TEDx title compelling?”

“Can a TEDx talk really help grow my brand, book, or business?”

He also shares tools like his AI-powered idea validation tool (IdeaScore.ai) that assesses whether your talk topic is “TED-worthy,” and how to reshape your message to align with event organizer expectations.

This episode is a masterclass for those who want to:

Nail their TEDx application with confidence

Use a TEDx talk to enhance their personal branding

Turn speaking into a tool for impact, visibility, and growth

Leverage their story to create real change and thought leadership

To check out Terry's authored books on Amazon, visit: https://amzn.to/47PUbyc

⏱️ Timestamps (20:18 Runtime)

0:00 – Intro to Terry Fossum & topic overview
1:13 – Why coaching & books failed to build authority
2:45 – The moment TEDx became the turning point
4:10 – How Terry booked his TEDx talk (no connections!)
6:00 – Why unique, emotionally resonant ideas win
7:45 – Crafting TED-worthy titles and positioning
9:55 – How IdeaScore.ai helps shape powerful talks
11:20 – Building authority via public speaking
13:00 – From TEDx to clients, books & media features
14:50 – Preparing for the talk: structure, story, emotion
17:05 – Overcoming stage fright with purpose
18:55 – Terry’s story: from poor border town to global stage
20:00 – Final inspiration: Why your voice matters

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