499. Find Your TEDx-Worthy Idea with Michael Ashford

Ever wondered why some TEDx applications get rejected before the speaker even opens their mouth?Tune in to my conversation with Michael Ashford and learn:

How to find the idea worth sharing on a TEDx stage

How to articulate your core idea

What kinds of speeches have no place on TED stages

What is expected from a speaker who wants to present at a TEDx event

Why authentic storytelling is essential for a successful speech

Strategies for successful TEDx application

How to balance emotion and evidence in talks

Michael Ashford is a two-time TEDx speaker, the curator and head speaker coach at TEDxManitouSprings, and a speaking and communication coach. He's coached hundreds of speakers, including more than 50 TEDx speakers across nearly a dozen events.Michael has a Masters degree in Mass Communication and is the Senior Director of Marketing at a Denver-based software company. He is also a former award-winning journalist, and his work across various platforms has been featured in publications like Men's Health Magazine and Podcast Magazine.Connect with Michael:

michaelashford.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldashford/

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