TEDx Speaker Advisory | Idea Development for High-Stakes Speaking

I’m Adeseye Omole—a former TEDx organizer and speaker coach who has worked on both sides of the stage.

I’ve reviewed talk proposals, coached speakers, and seen firsthand why some ideas get selected while others don’t, even when the speaker is confident and accomplished.

I don’t start with performance. I start with the idea.

Many strong speakers struggle because:

They confuse a meaningful story with a stage-worthy idea
Their message feels important but isn’t clearly articulated
The insight gets buried inside personal experience
The “why this idea, why now” isn’t obvious
Feels like a pitch or self-promotion

"If your idea can't be stated clearly in one sentence, it's not ready."

You don't need more confidence. You need a stronger idea.

High-stakes stages don’t select speakers. They select ideas.

TEDx and similar platforms look for clarity, originality, relevance, and audience value—not just delivery skill.

What makes an idea "TEDx-caliber"?

Clarity: Can be explained simply but has depth
Originality: Offers a fresh perspective or new insight
Relevance: Timely and important to your target audience
Value: Provides clear takeaways that can be applied
Structure: Has a clear beginning, middle, and end

Why most ideas don’t land

Most professionals have meaningful insight — but selectors aren’t looking for stories alone.

They’re looking for clear, original ideas with relevance and structure.

The TEDx Readiness Assessment evaluates where your idea actually stands against those standards.

Is your idea ready?

Before coaching or rehearsing, it’s important to understand whether your idea is structurally strong enough for high-stakes stages.

The TEDx Readiness Assessment helps identify:

Where your idea is clear
Where it breaks down
What needs refinement before submission

Take the TEDx Readiness Assessment

This is not for everyone

This is for you if:

You have experience and insight worth sharing
You want your idea evaluated against real stage standards
You value honest, structural feedback over speaking tips
You’re serious about pursuing TEDx or comparable stages

This is not for you if:

You’re looking only for confidence or delivery coaching
You're looking for shortcuts, templates, or surface-level tips
You expect guaranteed stage placement
You’re not open to idea refinement or critique