The Influential Communicator

[EP.8] How to Accelerate Trust & Land 3 Tedx Talks in 30 Days with Dr. Brian Harman

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How To Accelerate Trust & Land 3 TEDx Talks in 30 Days;


Delivering a TEDx talk can be an amazing opportunity to spread your message and have the impact you desire.


It’s also the “perfect” vehicle for building trust and cementing yourself as a thought leader in your industry.


My good friend Dr. Brian Harman knows this better than most! 


Why?


Because he’s delivered 3 TEDx talks in 30 days and across 3 different countries! 


Dr. Brian Harman works with corporate executives and transforms them into high-trust leaders and these TEDx talks have done wonders for him both personally and professionally.


Today, we’re going to dig deep into his 3-step process for preparing and landing your first or next TEDx talk. 


We get tactical, we get strategic and we get real!


No more spoilers…


Click play up above and I’ll see you on the other side!


WHAT WE DISCUSS:


  • [00:27] - Who is Dr. Brian Harman?
  • [01:24] - The “why” behind delivering a TEDx talk.
  • [02:16] - Why Brian got into coaching corporate executives.
  • [03:29] - How speaking at TEDx Talks has helped Brian.
  • [07:12] - Has the prestige of giving a TEDx talk been diluted over the years?
  • [08:59] - Brian’s three-step process to land your first or next TEDx talk.
  • [09:17] - Step 1: Apply
  • [11:50] - How long does the process take?
  • [14:23] - How did Brian handle rejection?
  • [17:41] - How to pitch your content
  • [19:21] - Step 2: Prepare
  • [19:34] - Lessons that Brian learned from preparing for his 3 TEDx Talks
  • [21:28] - Brian’s #1 piece of preparation advice in hindsight.
  • [24:35] - Step 3: Delivery
  • [26:53] - Other ways that you can build credibility outside of TEDx talks
  • [32:37] - Summary of Brian’s main points and closing thoughts.

    • VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:


    • The formula for trust is character and competence.
    • TEDx talks can act as a trust accelerator.
    • Landing and delivering a TEDx talk is not for the faint hearted.
    • Once you’ve applied, be prepared for the rejection!
    • Don't change your presentation, change your audience.
    • Energy sells - people can feel your energy when you speak!


      • 3 STEPS TO LAND AND DELIVER YOUR FIRST OR NEXT TEDx TALK:


      • Apply - Put together a unique application with a number of core assets. You’ll need things like a unique message, a captivating speaker reel and solid learning objectives for your ideal audience. 


      • Prepare - Every TEDx Talk has different audiences and themes. Find a theme which matches your expertise and objectives, versus a simple “spray and pray” approach with speaker applications.


      • Deliver - Talk to other speakers, attend the mixers and be engaged throughout the entire event! Most of all, don’t forget to have fun!! 



      NOTABLE QUOTES:


      • [15:49] - “All it takes is one win to immediately relieve all of the time and effort you put into it.” - Dr. Brian Harman


      • [29:13] - “Different people absorb and process information differently.” - Ravi Rajani


      USEFUL RESOURCES:


      Connect with Dr. Brian Harman: 

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

      https://twitter.com/brianmharman


      Ravi Rajani’s Podcast: https://www.theravirajani.com/podcast


      Social Media:


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

      https://www.tiktok.com/@theravirajani

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