How to Land a TEDx Talk by Owning Your Story with Ashley Stahl | Ep. 63

Author's Edge: Smart strategies for book marketing, publishing, and visibility that actually work

What if the only thing standing between you and massive author visibility was the belief that you're not ready yet?

Allison Lane is joined by Ashley Stahl, TED and TEDx speaker coach, bestselling author, and founder of Wise Whisper Agency to dismantle the myths about readiness, career pivots, and what it takes to get your message seen. If you’ve ever felt stuck wondering when to launch your book, start your podcast, or finally pitch that stage, you’ll find your fire here.

Tune in to reverse engineer your author marketing and step into the visibility you've been craving.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why clarity and storytelling, not hustle, build real author visibility.
• The biggest mindset shift to make when launching your book or speaking career.
• How to find and package your message for TEDx, keynotes, and beyond.

Resources Mentioned:

• Ashley Stahl’s Agency: https://wisewhisperagency.com/
• Ashley Stahl’s Book: You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781950665693
• Ashley’s Podcast, You Turn Podcast: https://wisewhisperagency.com/podcast-page/
• Book Reco: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams by Deepak Chopra: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781878424716

Timestamps:

• [3:15] The truth about not needing permission to shift careers.
• [15:42] How to identify your most original idea for a TEDx talk.
• [24:18] The secret to turning one idea into a movement.
• [37:05] Why speaking for free can jumpstart your author visibility.
• [45:50] What happens when you believe it’s possible, real client results.

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