How to Bring Your Ideas to a TEDx Stage with Terry L. Fossum

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Are you sitting on an idea that could change the world, but fear or uncertainty is holding you back?  

On this Dominate Your Day episode, Terry L. Fossum—TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and accomplished leader—shares how to step into your purpose, get your voice heard, and even land a spot on the TEDx stage.  

Terry shares his powerful journey from growing up in one of the poorest cities in the U.S. to becoming a decorated Air Force officer, top-tier sales leader, and a globally recognized speaker. He reminds us that what makes your story worth telling isn’t perfection, it’s your resilience, authenticity, and willingness to show up as you are. 

We dive into the real steps and mindset shifts it takes to go from having a quiet idea to making a global impact. Terry breaks down how to craft a TEDx-worthy message, what makes talks go viral, and why it's essential to stop worrying about how you’ll look and start focusing on who you want to help.  

If you've been holding back, wondering if your voice matters—let this episode encourage you take the first step of sharing your message with the world. 

Episode Minutes: 

• Minute 1:00 — Terry's Background and Journey 
• Minute 3:00 — Overcoming Adversity 
• Minute 5:00 — The Power of Authenticity 
• Minute 10:00 — The Importance of Public Speaking 
• Minute 11:00 —  Booking a TEDx Talk 

Links + Resources from This Episode: 

• Analyze your ideas for a TEDx Talk at https://ideascore.ai 
• Watch Terry’s TEDx Talk: Why You Didn’t Reach that Goal... Again 
• Visit terrylfossum.com   
• Connect with Terry on LinkedIn 
• Learn more about The Strengths Journal 

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