IT IS TIME TO GO AFTER YOUR RED DOT DREAM!

5 WAYS TO GET REJECTED BY TED

(And How To Avoid Them So Your TEDx Application Actually Gets Accepted)

STOP!

Before you hit “submit” on any TEDx application, make sure you’re not making the same mistakes that quietly get good speakers rejected. Download this free guide to learn the top 5 rejection triggers TEDx organizers look for and how to flip them in your favor.

What You'll Discover Inside

  • The #1 mistake that makes organizers instantly reject your application (most people do this without realizing).

  • The surprising reason your credentials might be working AGAINST you.

  • How to stand out when thousands of others are applying for the same event..

  • The 10 TED “Commandments” that guide every world-class TEDx talk - including the emotional triggers and delivery choices that separate great speakers from forgettable ones.

  • Why your "idea worth spreading" isn't actually worth spreading... and how to fix it.

  • The application section that 90% of speakers completely ignore (but organizers pay close attention to).

    one is left behind.

  • The simple 7-rule formula that turns a forgettable idea into a tight, powerful TEDx-ready talk audiences actually remember.

  • The five types of talks TEDx immediately throws out (including the one most new speakers accidentally submit without realizing its guaranteed rejection)

From Rejected to Selected

Most TEDx applications don’t get rejected because the idea is bad – they get rejected because of a few simple, avoidable mistakes. Grab this free guide to see the 5 fastest ways people get turned down.

Ready To Stop Getting Rejected?

Download your free guide now and discover what could hold you back with the application process.

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