I get a lot of requests for feedback on a topic for a TED Talk. They often look like this:
If you’re wondering if your topic is good enough for a TED Talk, this article is for you.
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You’re good enough for a TED Talk
I know what you’re thinking. You think you need more qualifications.
“I have to have more coaching clients before I’ll be ready for a TED Talk”
“I have to have more paid speaking gigs under my belt”
“I’m waiting for my book to be published”
It’s all a lie, frankly. You’re good enough for a TED Talk just the way you are. You might want to wait because of a personal preference, but there’s no hard and fast rule about how many Twitter followers you need first.
I’m not famous. Can I still do a TED talk?
Do you really need to be a famous author, inventor, experienced speaker, or entrepreneur to do a TED talk?
The answer will probably surprise you. No.
That’s not to say these things don’t help. They certainly do. But what they show is your credibility. [Read more…] about I’m not famous. Can I still do a TED talk?