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This might change everything...

Published 5 months agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

Reader: You’ve been seeing my emails and LinkedIn posts about TEDx lately.

That's because this is *the* TEDster season.

The season to pause.
Dream bigger.
Take action!

And to finally give yourself the gift of a powerful growth and career catalyzing experience.

You see, after the summer family vacation, I’ll be turning my focus to the many-month side of summiting what I call "The Mount Everest of Idea-Spreading" β€” helping thought leaders land and deliver top-tier TED Talks.

Over the course of 6-9 months, I will transition into playing the role of sherpa to guide coaches, authors, and experts (just like you) along the path to a dream stage.

But right now, I’m zeroed in on helping you understand where to take your first steps in that direction.

Because if you’re not a recognized authority yet, this is one of the fastest ways to change that.

What happens on this journey β€” the insight, the growth, the clarity, the confidence β€” it changes people.

And yes, I know what might be playing in your head:

"I’m not ready."
"I don’t have the time."
"I’m not sure I have an idea."

Totally normal. That’s just your brain doing its job β€” keeping you safe. Comfortable.

  • But you weren’t built for the comfort zone.
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  • You were built to make an impact.
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  • You are build to break out!

So here’s the real question:

Are you ready to stop listening to the doubt β€” and start listening to that quiet voice that keeps whispering:
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β€‹β€œThis is for me.”

Because maybe (just maybe) *this* is the shift that sets up everything in 2025/26.

Reader, you know I've done it with 100s over the last decade.

Let's get going... tonight!

I’m inviting you to join a 2-day, no-fee, virtual training:
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​TED TALK FAST TRACKβ„’

Together we'll walk through:

  1. My secret to a spreadable + TED-worthy BIG idea
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  2. Hack the TED Terrain to maximize your views
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  3. Why you should avoid some TEDx "opportunities"
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  4. How to design a STICKY Storiesβ„’ script
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  5. My roadmap to sort + select  your TEDx event
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  6. Apply actionable, "behind a TED stage" insider tips

Again, this is a free training β€” in fact, it is DOUBLE-FREE. By that, I mean there's both no tuition fee AND you have my pledge is that both days will offer "Pitch Free" value.

There'll be no "special, discount if you buy now" gimmicky close. Just lean-in pure TEDster value. ;7

Spots are going fast β€” given we're less than a week away from the kickoff. And I’m filtering to ensure a great lineup of true peer learners.

The sessions are live on Zoom:

July 28+29 (Mon, Tue)
12–2 pm EST
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**Backup dates: Aug 18+19
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Apply here. More info here.

Cheering you on...!

Devin
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DEVIN D. MARKS
#TheTEDTalkWhisperer

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P.S. If you’re feeling the pull… that’s not random. That is a sign. This may very well be the perfect moment to begin building toward a remarkable 2026! Click here: TED TALK FAST TRACK​

P.S. Again, if those July dates/times don't work for you, but you want to be FYI'd about next time, just reply to this email. The backup dates are August 18+19.

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TalkXpertise is about all things related to "short talk" messaging.

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