This full-service, 1:1 TEDx coaching program takes you from nailing down your Power Idea all the way to feeling confident, prepared, impactful, and ready to step onto the Red Dot — and beyond. || TEDx Coach Cathlyn Melvin

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What’s included in the 1:1 program?

Approximately 14 Real-Time Sessions via Zoom

During these live sessions I guide you through the TEDx process step by step:

  • How to find and appraise events so you know which ones to spend your energy on

  • How to craft applications that curators put at the top of their stack

  • Real-time editing of application materials

  • Done-with-you writing and editing guidance

  • Memorization strategies

  • Performance + delivery coaching


Idea Worth Spreading Drafting and Edits

Your Idea Worth Spreading is the foundation of your TEDx experience. 

TED is all about ideas. Their mission is “to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact.”

Together, we’ll begin by refining your idea into a concise, clear, and compelling Idea Worth Spreading that can do just that. (Plus, catch the attention of speaker selection committees, too!)


Application Material Edits

Live on Zoom, I’ll make edits and do re-writes, ensuring your responses are clear and persuasive.


Talk Script Edits (approximately 4 rounds of edits)

During these weeks, we won’t meet live. Instead, I’ll edit your talk script (generally, 2-4 hours per draft) and you’ll make any new changes before we meet in real time again. Generally, during this time we’ll alternate one real-time session and one asynchronous editing session.


Sensory Aid Suggestions

Sensory aids can include visual, tactile, audio, or other enhancements to your talk. Some talks benefit from a combination of slides, audio, or other aids. Some talks work best without any aids. I’ll help you navigate those choices so your talk can make its best impact.


“Audiobook” Recording

Using my skills and experience as a speaker and actor, I record an “audiobook” version of your talk.

This recording is beneficial to listen to during the memorization process, as well as during the rehearsal process, when it can be incredibly helpful to hear an interpretation of the emphasis, intonation, cadence, and other elements of your talk.


What to Do AFTER Your Talk

A guided tour through TEDx publicity, including trackers and swipe copy.


Additional Resources

All the checklists, spreadsheets, and fill-in documents you need for writing, editing, memorization, self-rehearsal, and other essential elements of the TEDx process


Access to AMPLIFY Curriculum and Live Coaching Calls

AMPLIFY is a curriculum-based group program. As a 1:1 client, you also have full access to the AMPLIFY library of video and other resources, as well as live hot seat coaching, office hours, coworking, accountability, and guest expert calls.


How long is the 1:1 program? 

The program is designed to include 14 live sessions and 4 asynchronous sessions. 

Generally, sessions take place once a week, totaling 18 weeks for the full program.


What’s the payment plan like?

You can choose to pay in full ($6700) or select split pay (6 installments of $1125).




Check out TEDx Talks from speakers I’ve worked with: