Giving a talk could change your life. It certainly changed mine.

I divide my life into two parts: Before my TEDx talk…and after.

Before: I was a successful writer and editor, had done lots of media, and had, post-magazine job, gone out on my own as a consultant and did some occasional speaking.

After: Whoa. Everything changed once my first TEDx talk went live. I not only got more attention from people I knew…I started to get attention from people I didn’t know, receiving emails and invitations to speak at more events, my speaker fee went up, and my roster of premium clients grew.

People started introducing me at parties differently. Instead of, “Here’s Terri, she’s a former editor who lives in New York,” it was “Terri has this amazing TEDx talk that’s gotten millions of views. You have to watch it.”

That TEDx talk (which has nearly 4 million views) led to a second TEDx talk, and then I was invited to emcee a TEDx event, even be a TEDx coach—and now make my living helping other people land their TED-worthy ideas.

Now—having done a TEDx talk doesn’t come with guaranteed views or results. But. Having done it made a difference—and gave me the confidence to make speaking a bigger part of my career and my life.

You can give a TED-worthy talk on the TEDx stage and beyond—keynotes, workshops, anywhere you have the opportunity to share what you do. A stand-out signature talk can earn you more speaking opportunities, raises your professional profile, and changes the way you see your business—and yourself.

Are you ready to craft your TED-worthy talk?

I know the reasons you haven’t crafted or shared your TED-worthy talk (for the TEDx or any stage for that matter):

You’re busy. It’s so hard to find time away from the zillion other demands and distractions to really focus on the talk you most want to give.

You’re not sure what to do it on. You have some ideas, sure, and maybe you have even narrowed the field to a handful, but you’re just not sure how to focus, hone, or develop it.

You could use some feedback and support. Who doesn’t? Starting from a standstill is tough and having no idea if you’re headed inthe right direction? Even tougher. You don’t want to waste time on the wrong idea, and you’re not sure who to ask.

Crafting your signature talk isn’t just an end in itself—the work you’ll do on your stories and ideas in this program will also feed ALL of your branding and professional efforts. The talk is the occasion—and it forces you to focus, to distill your best ideas and stories, and that will serve you on and off stage.

INTRODUCING…

At Tapped to Speak LIVE this year (my transformational two-day workshop event), I announced something very new and very exciting: TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™, a writing and speaking retreat for people who are serious about crafting their TED-worthy talks.

⇒ We’ll spend a fall weekend retreat in The Poconos Oct 11-14, 2018, where we’ll dive deep into the work and the writing—and sharing your work in a small, intimate setting that’s both supportive and productive.

⇒ We’ll stay on-site in a private home with chef-prepared meals and spend focused time writing and then sharing your work with the group while discussing craft, structure, and story—and giving you real-time feedback on your work as you work.

⇒ We’ll use the Gateless method to tap your creative genius. This retreat will be structured on the Gateless method to writing and content development—an approach I’m certified in (more on that below)—which is designed to help you surface your best, most powerful ideas and stories right then and there in a safe, supportive environment. (Learn more about Gateless approach)

TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™ is a highly curated experience and so there are limited spots available (fewer than 10 at the moment).

You’ll leave this program with insights and ideas you didn’t have coming in—plus the tools and strategies for crafting your signature talk.

You won’t just have an “idea” of what to do next: You’ll have a working draft, an outline, and a clear path for making your talk relevant and compelling—so that you can start giving it.

As part of TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™, you will:

Identify your TED-worthy idea and how to position it in a way that makes it universal, yet uniquely yours.
Spend quality, focused time on your story, your idea—and share it with an intimate and supportive group of likeminded people.
Create a first draft and outline of your talk! You won’t just think about what to do—you’ll actually start writing it right there on retreat and leave the program with pages in hand.
Gain clarity around who you are and what you stand for, and be able to distill that into a talk—while seeding related ideas for your brand positioning, website, articles, videos, media pitches, subsequent talks, workshops, and online offerings.

How to know the INTENSIVE is for you:

You have a story or idea you’re dying to share.
You want clarity and insight around who you are, what you stand for, and what you want to put out there into the world
You want to do more speaking and make it a bigger part of your career.
TEDx is on your bucket list.
You love the idea of diving deep with an intimate, focused group.
You’re craving support, expert feedback, and guidance on your talk
You understand that being able to communicate your story and idea is critical to raising your professional profile—on stage, and everywhere else.

What’s included in TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™:

FALL RETREAT! October 11-14, 2018 in the Poconos (2 hours from NYC). This is the highlight of the TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE. You’ll arrive Thursday early eve and depart Sunday around noon). ($8500 value)
EXCLUSIVE FB ACCESS. Upon joining the Intensive, you’ll gain instant access to our closed FB group for attendees only, where you can get feedback and support on your work, and connect with your fellow Intensive participants. ($1500 value)
ACCESS to TAPPED TO SPEAK. This six-week online program features four video modules, worksheets, resources and guides + bonus audio that walk you through the process for coming up and developing your TED-worthy idea. ($1000 value).

Want more 1:1 support?

UPGRADE TO THE VIP PACKAGE

Get more focused support and guidance with the VIP package which includes:

VIP day. We’ll meet in person in NYC or via video conference for a 5-hour deep dive into the ideas and development of your talk. ($10,000 value)
Manuscript review. You get two rounds of review on your talk draft with edits and comments via Google docs. ($2,500 value)
Speaker application review. I will review your speaker application and give you feedback before you submit. ($1,500 value)

TOTAL VALUE: $23,500

YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE VIP PACKAGE:
$15,500

TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™
FALL RETREAT October 11-14, 2018 ($8500 value)
EXCLUSIVE FB ACCESS ($1500 value)
LIFETIME ACCESS to TAPPED TO SPEAK online course ($1000 value)
VIP day ($10,000 value)
Manuscript review ($2500 value)
Speaker application review ($1500 value)
Total Value: $11,000
Your Investment $9,500
Payment Options:
OPTION 1: $1,997 Deposit + 1 payment of $6,503 (save $1,000)
OPTION 2: $1,997 Deposit + 2 payments of $3,751.50

TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™ VIP PACKAGE
FALL RETREAT October 11-14, 2018 ($8500 value)
EXCLUSIVE FB ACCESS ($1500 value)
LIFETIME ACCESS to TAPPED TO SPEAK online course ($1000 value)
VIP day ($10,000 value)
Manuscript review ($2500 value)
Speaker application review ($1500 value)
Total Value: $23,500
Your Investment $15,500
Payment Options:
OPTION 1: $1,997 Deposit + 1 payment of $11,503 (save $2,000)
OPTION 2: $1,997 Deposit + 2 payments of $6,751.50

There are limited spots available.

Submit your application today!

EARLY BIRD BONUS!

BOOK BEFORE AUG 15th & you’ll get

Your speaking blueprint for booking more speaking opportunities and gaining momentum around your speaking career! ($500 value).

Patty Lennon’s system includes:

6 hours of recorded training
Worksheets, checklists, and guides to help you craft your one-sheet and prepare to take the stage
Sample Meeting Planner outreach emails and communications
Sample Speakers Contract + one sheet
BONUS: 12 Simple Ways to Generate Speaking Engagements

There are limited spots available.

Submit your application today!

What is the Gateless Method?

The TAPPED TO SPEAK INTENSIVE™ uses the Gateless approach to the creation and craft of TED-worthy talks, and creates the conditions and environment for you to dig deep and surface your brilliance through stories, narrative, and content so that you can give the talk of a lifetime.

So what is Gateless, exactly?

Gateless Writing is a method of teaching the art and craft of writing that draws on the research and work of Suzanne Kingsbury, a Fulbright scholar, novelist, and one of the most sought-after developmental editors in the country. I have been a participating member of the Gateless community for several years, worked with Suzanne personally, and became certified in the Gateless method in July 2017. It has changed my work considerably, taken me from no book to a nearly completed manuscript, and profoundly transformed my work with clients.

Drawing on her interdisciplinary study of Buddhism and meditation, brain science, and creativity, Suzanne explains that the scientific model of neuro-theology, developed by Dr. Herzog at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Aquili and Dr. Newberg at Penn, has found that imagination and creativity are best accessed when we cease activity in the parts of the brain associated with negativity and resistance.

This means you can only do your best creative work when you deactivate the part of the brain involved in self-censoring, shut down inhibitions, and activate the areas of the brain associated with self expression. Gateless seeks to help writers of all backgrounds break through creative blocks and provide writers with resources to reach their artistic visions—without criticism or judgment.

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Giving a talk could change your life. It certainly changed mine.