I will train you to write and deliver a powerful tedx talk


About this gig
I spent two years deciding who got to stand on a TEDx stage. Then I stood on it myself.
I ran TEDxUofIChicago as organizer and president, vetting hundreds of speaker applications before giving my own talk, The Inconvenience of Influence. I know what gets an application selected, what makes a script work when it's spoken instead of read, and what happens to your nerves ten minutes before you walk on stage.
I coach speakers through three stages. First, finding the right conferences and building an application that gets noticed. Then working through your talk, from a rough script to something built to be spoken. Finally, coaching on delivery, stage presence, and audience engagement until you're ready to walk out under the lights.
I teach you to deliver your story exceptionally. I don't write it for you.
Delivery times for Standard and Premium depend on the TEDx host organization's own review and selection process, as well as how quickly you complete your side of the work, so treat those timelines as estimates. The delivery times listed WILL be drastically shortened with quick turnaround from you.
Message me before ordering so we can talk through your goals.
Get to know Nazra Z.
The Speaker's Guild: TEDx Speaker and Organizer, Professional Speaking Coach
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceMar 2022
- Avg. response time1 hour
Languages
English, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian
FAQ
Do you write my talk for me?
No. I teach you to deliver your story exceptionally, I don't write it for you. My job is to help you shape and strengthen the talk you're already telling, not replace it with mine.
I haven't been accepted to speak at a TEDx event yet. Can you still help?
Yes. The Selection package is built for exactly that stage. It is all about reviewing your application for the conferences you are interested in speaking at before you submit it.
I'm not applying to TEDx at all. Can I still work with you?
Yes. Coaching sessions are available on their own for any speaker, TEDx or not, no application review required. Message me to talk through what you need.
Why are the delivery times for Standard and Premium longer than Basic?
Those packages depend partly on the TEDx host organization's own review and selection timeline, as well as how quickly you complete your side of the work between sessions. The listed delivery time is my estimate, not something either of us fully controls.
How do sessions work?
Sessions are held over Google Meet. Once you order, I'll send you my Calendly link so you can pick a time that works for you.
(IMPORTANT) How many sessions do I get?
The Selection includes two meetings, an initial consultation and a final review once your application is fully edited. The Script includes those two, plus two more meetings to go over your script. The Stage includes everything in The Script, plus three more meeting slots for presentation iterations

