How to Build TEDx Talks That Actually Move People, with Alexia Vernon and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to deliver a TEDx talk that resonates? In this episode of Authors Who Lead, communication expert Alexia Vernon and TEDx speaker Kaia Vernon-Oliveira share what authors need to know about developing a powerful big idea, connecting with an audience, and building speaking confidence that opens doors. Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction to Alexia Vernon and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira 01:11 What has changed in the TEDx landscape 03:45 Why authors should build speaking experience before TEDx 05:13 What event organizers really look for in speakers 06:40 Kaia’s TEDx journey and choosing her topic 08:46 Why passion matters more than fear 10:28 Structuring a talk for impact 15:22 Common mistakes speakers make 18:12 How to connect with an audience on stage 23:40 Practical techniques for presence and eye contact 25:27 Soul Stirring event overview 30:51 Final advice for aspiring speakers Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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How to Build TEDx Talks That Actually Move People, with Alexia Vernon and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira is an episode from Born To Write - Helping Authors Achieve Success by Azul Terronez.

This episode is 34:42 long.

This episode was published on Dec 12, 2025.

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