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: linkedin/in/GordonTredgold

Learn more about Brand Managers:

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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: linkedin/in/GordonTredgold

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

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