In this episode, Cloe Shasha, Speaker Development Director at TED, details the wisdom she’s gained from preparing speakers for the TED stage. Listen in as Cloe and Jay discuss strategies about each step of the speaker development process— from the moment a talk is first read by the curation team to the time the final rehearsal takes place.

Here are a few standout moments: 







The role of the first and second reader of a talk

A breakdown of the notes that are sent to speakers after they’re first confirmed

A strategy for working with speakers who are reluctant to write their first draft

An account of what happens during TED speaker rehearsals

 One approach to helping a speaker embrace their own natural style

An idea about how a locally curated idea can reach a global audience

Communicate with clarity — Ladan Wise, Deputy Director of Conferences, TED

This is Solving for X, our podcast for the TEDx Community! Listen to a new episode every other week, as TEDx organizers and TED staff members share candid stories, wisdom, and tips about everything that goes into producing TEDx events.