Whether you’re an aspiring speaker or a seasoned presenter, the “Create Your Own TED-Worthy Talk Performance Academy” is your gateway to mastering the art of delivering a talk that captivates, inspires, and leaves a lasting impact.
What Sets Us Apart?
This one-of-a-kind, live-only event is designed to transform your message into a powerful, polished talk. With personalized coaching, professional feedback, and a curated experience led by internationally renowned speaker coaches John Bates and Cheryl Knowlton, CSP, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to take your speaking career to the next level.
Limited Seats
This exclusive academy is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized attention and a tailored experience.
By Application Only
We carefully select participants to ensure the highest level of dedication and engagement.
Professional Deliverables
Walk away with a professionally recorded 4K video of your talk and three stunning headshots to elevate your speaking portfolio.
Highlights
Event
Day 1
Polishing and refining your talk. Gain actionable feedback, and learn how to craft powerful openings and memorable closings with insights from John Bates.
Day 2
Dive deeper into refining your talk, participate in fun improv games, and learn strategies to conquer stage nerves.
Day 3
Delivery day! Step onto the stage and present your polished talk. Enjoy a professional 4K recording and receive three beautiful, high-quality headshots.
Why You Should Attend
Prep Work:
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Access to John Bates’s incredible online series on creating an idea worth spreading.
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Monthly themed virtual prep calls beginning January 2025 to help you develop your talk before the live event.
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Your Results:
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A fully polished, TED-Worthy talk, ready to captivate audiences.
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A professional video and headshots to elevate your speaking brand.
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Unparalleled confidence to own the stage and share your message with the world.
Location:
The event will be held live in Lehi, Utah, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and an inspiring atmosphere perfect for creativity and growth.
About Cheryl
CEO | Author | Speaker | CSP
Cheryl Knowlton is an award-winning motivational keynote speaker, certified coach, author, podcast host, and member of the International Coaching Federation. As the CEO and Chief Energy Officer of Dynamite Productions, an international speaking and coaching firm, Cheryl's mission is to empower leaders to navigate change with confidence and clarity. She is committed to helping them step up and to embrace a life filled with purpose and impact.
About John
CEO | Author | Speaker | CSP
John Bates, a renowned TED and TEDx speaker and leadership communications coach, uses neurobiology so you can make your communication as powerful as your ideas. And it all started when he utterly blew it his first time on the TED stage.
Since then, he has spoken at TED twice more, at TEDx 5 times, coached for over 35 TED/TEDx events and the TED Fellows program. He also guides top executives from organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, and Intuit to deliver TED-Worthy talks.
John's methods help you overcome speaking anxiety, enhance leadership presence, and build trust. Audiences love his immediately actionable teachings. His fun, interactive trainings consistently earn 90+ Net Promoter Scores and he brings out what is awesome inside you so that you can have the impact you want to have on the world.
