Do you have a story that can change the world? Bobby Umar, a 5x TEDx Speaker and Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, believes you do. With over 20 years of experience delivering powerful keynotes across four continents, Bobby is a master at helping individuals unlock their potential through authentic connection and heart-based leadership.
Bobby is the founder of the Thought Leadership Branding Club, and his influence in the arenas of networking, social media, and personal branding is inspiring. Through his guidance, thousands of individuals have harnessed their true potential to achieve lasting impact in their professional and personal lives.
In this episode, Bobby shares the biggest obstacles people face when trying to land a TEDx talk and how we can best tackle this challenge. He outlines the key steps to securing a TEDx stage, emphasizing the importance of having the right topic, idea, title, and application. Bobby believes each of us has a unique story and experience with the potential to impact lives and change the world.
Tune in to discover how a TEDx talk can elevate your personal brand, build credibility, and grow your career. Bobby’s expert advice will empower you to take the steps necessary to become a recognized thought leader and leverage your story to generate exciting positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make your mark with a TEDx talk!
Key Highlights From This Episode:
- Why doing a TEDx talk is so important. [05:22]
- The biggest challenges of doing a TEDx talk. [06:39]
- Which of Bobby’s TEDx talks stands out the most to him and why. [10:04]
- Why anyone can do a TEDx talk: every single one of us has a story. [13:33]
- The three key pieces required for landing a TEDx talk. [16:30]
- Tips for connecting with a TEDx event that’s right for you. [19:33]
- The size of your following and the role it plays in landing a TEDx talk. [23:35]
- Bobby’s signature methodology for landing a TEDx talk and why it consistently works. [27:52]
- The biggest blunders Bobby has seen people make at their TEDx talks. [29:23]
- Two essential things that people who want to do a TEDx talk need to know. [33:36]
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
For a 6-month program that guarantees you land a TEDx Talk, join Bobby Umar’s TEDx Mastery Intensive
Take part in the Thought Leadership Branding Club Membership Community – become one of the first 100 Founding Members and lock in your special intro price forever
Don’t miss out on weekly audio rooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and monthly live streams on the 3rd Wednesday, all on LinkedIn
Watch Bobby Umar’s TEDx Talks: Could You Change a Person’s Life in 20 Seconds?, School-Learning to Fly, and The 5 Cs of Connection
Also check out:
Kathy Caprino’s TEDx Talk Time to Brave Up
Kathy’s Build Your Authentic Thought Leadership coaching program and free resources
Kathy’s article “Hoping to Give a TEDx Talk: 6 Steps to a Powerful Talk and Readying Yourself for Success“
Recommended TED talks we mentioned:
Nancy Duarte – The Secret Structure of Great Talks
Shawn Achor – The Happy Secret To Better Work
Brene Brown – The Power of Vulnerability
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Quotes:
“TEDx is the best way to have the most impact with the shortest amount of time spent on doing so.” — @raehanbobby [0:05:49]
“People who are speakers – or even people who are thought leaders, have a message for the world. We’re trying to serve the audience [and] serve the people that we know will resonate with what we’re talking about.” — @raehanbobby [0:15:21]
“Everything you have is an asset.” — @raehanbobby [0:23:49]
“Every single person that I’ve worked with on TEDx, and has followed my signature methodology, they’ve all landed the TEDx talk.” — @raehanbobby [0:28:00]
“A lot of people think of personal branding as a means to stand out, which is true, but the really big benefit of personal branding is clarity, purpose, and direction on who you are, who you serve, and the path to move forward.” — @raehanbobby [0:33:58]
“Own that story, share it with the world, and truly make an impact.” — @raehanbobby [0:35:07]
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