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Carol Cox, Speaker Coach for TEDxOrlando 2026
I’m thrilled to join the TEDxOrlando team as a Speaker Curator and Speaker Coach! Get ready for an incredible series of events in 2026! Do you have an idea worth spreading? Applications to speak are open now and close on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. The Curation Process Our speaker application open call…
Read MoreHow We Prepared for Our Recent TED-Style Talks (and What We Learned About Ourselves as Speakers): Podcast Ep. 430
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to create, practice for, and deliver a powerful TED-style talk – especially one that’s only 8 minutes long? In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach at Speaking Your Brand, as we take you behind the scenes of our recent TED-style speaking experience.…
Read MoreHow to Land a TEDx Talk: From Idea to Application
For many speakers, landing a TEDx talk is a major goal – and for good reason. TEDx talks have the power to transform your career, amplify your voice, and share your ideas with a global audience. But how do you actually make it happen? In this post, I’m sharing my insider tips from years…
Read MoreCoaching UC Faculty Members to Create TED-Style Talks for UCDC Event
We had the pleasure of working with 5 faculty members from the University of California system to create their 10-minute TED-style talks on the topic of reparations. On May 23, they took the stage at the University of California Washington Program (UCDC)‘s Reparations from California to DC event, hosted by Tanya Golash-Boza (who is a…
Read MoreHow to Land a TEDx Talk with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 361
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Do you have giving a TEDx talk on your list of goals? Many speakers do – and for good reason! Those 10-minute talks are a powerful way to share a message and give the audience a way to think about a topic differently. Being a TEDx speaker is also a credibility marker and an opportunity…
Read More7 Things the Best Speakers Do: My Takeaways from TEDWomen with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 352
I recently had the honor of attending the TEDWomen conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 3 days, I heard 35 speakers deliver their TED talks, on topics ranging from democracy to abortion rights, menopause to artificial intelligence. Of course, as I was sitting in the audience, I was taking lots of notes on each speaker, how…
Read MoreConfidence Unleashed: Owning the Stage with Authentic Presence with Dr. Christina Madison [In-Person Speaking Series] Podcast Ep: 348
When you step on stage, I know you want to feel comfortable and confident, to project authenticity and energy. Developing your confidence and stage presence happens both externally and internally. When your content and your delivery are aligned, you can have a bigger impact on your audience with your message. This is what I…
Read MoreCreating Compelling TED-Style Talks Based on Academic Research with Tanya Golash-Boza, PhD: Podcast Ep. 339
I talk a lot about the power of public speaking for building brand awareness, generating leads, and becoming known in your industry. The other power of public speaking is to influence social change. Throughout history, public speakers have inspired us about what’s possible, from JFK’s moon speech to MLK’s I have a dream. TED…
Read MoreCoaching Faculty Members to Create TED-Style Talks to Showcase Their Research
For the past two months, we’ve had the honor of working with 7 faculty members from the University of California system to create their 10-minute TED-style talks to showcase their research. On June 21, they took the stage at the University of California Washington Program (UCDC)‘s Change the World Through Research event, hosted by Tanya Golash-Boza…
Read MoreFrom Compelled to Take Action to TEDx Speaker with Dr. Nicole Rochester: Podcast Ep. 329
Have you had an experience that impacted you so much that you were compelled to take action, to make a shift in your life, business, or career? “Compelled to take action” is one of the core stories you can use to frame a talk (others we teach include crisis of confidence, paradigm shift, pin drop,…
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