Ever wondered what it really takes to land a TEDx talk? It’s not just about having a great idea—it’s about persistence, preparation, and the right strategy.

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller shares her experience and tips on becoming a TEDx speaker, highlighting the following:

• Nailing the TEDx Application – How she crafted her message to align with the event’s theme.
• The Interview – How she proved why her talk was an "idea worth spreading."
• Acceptance – How she finally got accepted whilst sharing some rejections.
• Writing the TEDx Speech – How she poured her heart into structuring her message.
• Show Vulnerability & Ask for Help – How she prepared by reaching out to mentors and past speakers.
• Find the Right Coach –How to choose the right coach
• ‘Practice Makes Permanent’ – What the key is in preparing the speech
• Memorizing with a ‘Memory Palace’ – How this visualization trick saved her on stage.

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► About Dr. Robinson-Winemiller:

What do empathy and a treadmill have in common? Both need action to deliver results.

Quiet quitting. Resenteeism. Post-pandemic stress. AI. Modern leaders face challenges unimaginable in the past, and the pace of change is relentless. The old command-and-control leadership style is obsolete. Leaders today must evolve or risk irrelevance. But leadership now goes beyond dashboards and spreadsheets—so, what’s the answer?

Melissa...