Speak · TEDx Speaker Coaching
The GEM Framework
How we build TEDx-ready speakers. We don't just select speakers, we build them.
The Framework
Grounding. Elevating. Mastering.
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Grounding the idea
Every talk starts with a single idea worth spreading. In this phase, speakers work with the curation team to sharpen that idea until it's clear, specific, and true.
E
Elevating the story
A strong idea needs a story that carries it. This phase is about structure, narrative arc, and finding the moments that make an idea unforgettable.
M
Mastering delivery
The final phase turns a written talk into a stage-ready performance: pacing, presence, and practice until the speaker owns the room.
Evaluation
A structured, 3-round process
Every applicant moves through the same three rounds, evaluated on the idea, then the story, then stage readiness.
Round 1
Idea Screen
An initial review of the submitted idea for originality, clarity, and fit with the event theme. Ideas that pass move forward to story development.
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Round 2
Story Depth
A deeper look at how the idea is told: narrative structure, evidence, and emotional throughline. This round determines readiness for coaching.
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Round 3
Stage Readiness
A final evaluation of delivery and stage presence before a speaker is matched with a dedicated coach for the remainder of their journey.
Coaching Match
Every speaker gets a dedicated coach
After Round 3, each speaker is matched to a TEDx coach for the remainder of their journey, from grounded idea to stage-ready talk.
Our Coaches
Meet the coaching team
“Every speaker who completes GEM leaves with more than a talk. They leave with a lifelong framework.”