The idea of delivering a TEDx talk once felt like a dream reserved for academics and celebrities. So when I came across Taylor Conroy and Thought Leader LLC, I was more skeptical than intrigued. The ad mentioned helping you land a TEDx talk and guaranteeing 50,000 views once it goes live. It felt like a big promise.

Still, I took a chance. I signed up.

And here’s what actually happened.

Quick Note: This isn’t a sales pitch, and it isn’t a criticism. It is simply my honest experience. I’ll share what went right, what I struggled with, and what I would tell someone considering the same path.

What Got My Attention

I first saw one of Taylor’s ads late at night while scrolling through my feed. The phrase “TEDx Talk Guaranteed” sounded overly confident. But I decided to look further. I watched the webinar and began to see that there was a detailed, step-by-step process behind the offer.

I didn’t jump in without thinking. This was a calculated decision. I am not someone who rushes into programs or courses, especially with so many having a bad reputation. From the start, the communication with Leadr was consistent. I received onboarding materials, gained access to a private community, and was paired with a coach. All of that gave me confidence.

Seventy Pitches Later

You don’t just pay and land a TEDx talk the next day. Leadr is not affiliated with TED or TEDx, and they are very clear about that from the beginning.

I sent out more than 70 pitches. Some were ignored, some were rejections, and a few led to real conversations.

Eventually, I got a yes.

It wasn’t the biggest city or the most well-known TEDx stage, but it was real. It counted. I earned my place on that red circle.

Leadr did not hand it to me. I had to do the work—thinking, writing, refining. It was a lot. But the feedback they provided helped me improve at every step. It was the right balance of guidance and ownership.

What I Wish I Knew Before Signing Up

If you are thinking about joining, here are two things I wish I had known beforehand.

First: You need to be coachable. This is not for people who want everything done for them. You have to put in the effort, take the feedback seriously, and keep going.

Second: The post-talk support is not as structured. I would have appreciated more help in turning the TEDx achievement into media coverage or additional speaking gigs. After the talk goes live, what you do next is mostly up to you.

That said, I was impressed with the overall system. From shaping your “idea worth spreading” to crafting outreach messages that actually get responses, the blueprint works.

Would I Recommend It?

Would I do it again? Yes.

Not because the program was flawless, but because it truly made a difference in my life and business. I am not the same person who signed up. I am more confident, clearer, and more visible.

Walking onto that stage is a moment I will never forget. It wasn’t in front of thousands, but that didn’t matter. The lights, the red dot, the cameras, it all felt significant.

That experience did more than check a box. It created momentum. People started reaching out. I received podcast invitations, speaking requests, and business leads.

Leadr delivered on what they promised. I got the TEDx talk. I learned how to pitch. I became a better speaker. And I proved to myself that I could take on something big, even when it required a lot of work.