Key 🔑 To Getting Booked to Speak
In this concise instructional video, speaker Paul Bettany explains how to secure a TEDx speaking slot by adopting the organizer’s perspective. He outlines that event organizers, who are typically unpaid volunteers, aim for a sell‑out audience, brand visibility, and high attendance. Consequently, speakers must frame their proposals around how their talk will help the organizer achieve these goals, rather than focusing on personal desires. Bettany recommends reaching out with a personalized pitch that references the event’s theme, demonstrates alignment, and highlights the speaker’s own audience reach (e.g., “my audience is X, time equals dollars”) to promise increased attendance and promotion. By positioning the talk as a solution to the organizer’s objectives, speakers increase their chances of being booked. The video ends with a brief motivational sign‑off.
