How to Get Chosen for a TED Talk with Gordon Tredgold
In this live episode of Get Chosen. LIVE!, leadership expert and TEDx speaker Gordon Tredgold shares the proven strategy he used to land his own TED Talk — and how others can do the same.
You’ll learn how to:
Time your application for maximum success
Research organizers effectively
Create resonance with decision-makers
Stand out beyond standard submissions
Position yourself as the obvious choice
If you want more visibility, better stages, and stronger opportunities, this episode sho...
How to Get Chosen for a TED Talk with Gordon Tredgold
In this live episode of Get Chosen. LIVE!, leadership expert and TEDx speaker Gordon Tredgold shares the proven strategy he used to land his own TED Talk — and how others can do the same.
You’ll learn how to:
- Time your application for maximum success
- Research organizers effectively
- Create resonance with decision-makers
- Stand out beyond standard submissions
- Position yourself as the obvious choice
If you want more visibility, better stages, and stronger opportunities, this episode shows you how to get chosen.
Connect with Gordon:
gordontredgold.com
LinkedIn: Gordon Tredgold
Learn more about Brand Managers:
brandmanagers.agency
Guest Introduction:
Gordon Tredgold is a leadership expert, international speaker, and TEDx speaker known for simplifying leadership and helping organizations execute with clarity and focus. He has worked with companies and teams around the world to improve performance, engagement, and results. Gordon is the author of multiple books on leadership and is recognized for turning complex ideas into practical systems that drive real-world impact.
Website: gordontredgold.com
LinkedIn: Gordon Tredgold
Key Takeaways:
- Getting chosen for TED starts with timing — most people apply at the worst possible moment.
- Researching organizers is more important than perfecting your application.
- Resonance beats credentials when decisions are made.
- Personalized LinkedIn outreach outperforms generic submissions.
- The best talks focus on helping the audience succeed, not showcasing the speaker.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Why Get Chosen Live Exists
02:25 – Introducing Gordon Tredgold
03:00 – Why Most TED Applications Fail
05:15 – The Top Reasons Speakers Get Rejected
07:20 – The Perfect Timing to Apply
09:15 – Finding the Right TED Event
10:50 – Researching Organizers for Resonance
14:40 – Why LinkedIn Outreach Works
16:45 – The Pitch That Got Gordon Chosen
18:45 – Creating Resonance with Decision-Makers
21:20 – Applying This Strategy to Business & Sales
24:00 – How TEDx Events Really Work
27:25 – What Happens After You’re Accepted
30:00 – Connecting Your Message to Any Audience
34:00 – Leadership Through Resonance
38:30 – Gordon’s First TED Talk Experience
44:30 – Preparing for the Stage
49:00 – Overcoming Performance Anxiety
52:20 – What Makes a Talk Memorable
55:00 – Final Advice for Getting Chosen
56:40 – Closing & Brand Managers Message
Keywords:
#GetChosenLive #TEDx #PublicSpeaking #ThoughtLeadership
#PersonalBranding #Leadership #SpeakingTips
