In this episode you'll learn the inside story of the TED and TEDx Talk process. It's not as simple as having something you want to talk about that YOU think is original and important. What are the criteria TED Talk producers consider when choosing a speaker and a topic?  Does your sex, age, ethnicity or background play a part in being chosen? Once you're chosen, what happens next? How much time are you given? How do you practice and get ready.? What's it like on the day of the presentation? How many speakers are there? Will you go first, seventh or tenth? Listen and learn before you submit your proposal. contact: doug@dougstevenson.com