Let's elevate your speaking game, share your world-changing ideas, increase your impact, and do it all in a community of badass progressive thought leaders like you, who have your back! Make 2026 your year to rise higher and touch even more lives!
Join the Spring 2026 "IDEAS IN BLOOM" Class and community... Let’s play a bigger game and make a bigger difference in 2026!
Class kicks off on Zoom on April 1st, and it's 50% off at the Earlybird Rate through March 15th! You have replays for life. You'll learn everything you need to know to land this iconic stage in 8 fun weeks of class, and we'll even get you started on applying to stages!
You can sign up for this class for 1/10th of what my private coaching costs!
So what exactly does the Spring 2026 IDEAS IN BLOOM class include?
I’m so glad you asked! This class is an 8-week hands-on, workshop style class online on Zoom specifically designed to help YOU land and slay a TED-style stage. We’ll dive in and workshop talk ideas, applications and more on the calls, so you’ll have everything you need to apply to the TEDx stage!
This is for you if:
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You have big, world-changing ideas to share, and want to share your message on a bigger scale;
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You are not sure how to land a TED-style stage – and are frankly too busy to dig in and do all the research to figure it out! (Why NOT have a guide on the journey who has already helped dozens of clients land that stage, and given two successful TEDx talks herself!).
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You would like a guide on the journey to help you dramatically up your odds of rocking this stage – because the reality is that more than 95% of TEDx applications get rejected. Most stages receive 300 to 500 (or more!) applications for a handful of speaker slots. I can help you beat those odds!
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You’d like to be connected to a community of brilliant thought leaders, like you, so you can inspire each other and cheer each other on!
“IDEAS IN BLOOM” Class Details!
This is the exact same framework I use for my private clients in my Private VIP TEDx Coaching program – brought to you in a group format and a lower price point if you prefer to gather and work in community! (I have just a few private TEDx coaching spots still available this spring as well, so let me know if you are interested!).
Sessions are 90 minutes and taught live, with interaction and time for Q&A always.
When: On Wednesdays from April 1st, 2026 – May 20th, 2026 at 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific Time
Where: Zoom – so you can join us from anywhere around the world!
Who: YOU and other brilliant thought leaders!
What Is Included: 6 live trainings plus 2 co-working sessions to implement what we’ve learned; replays & workbooks for life; and access to a supportive online community of thought leaders in a private Facebook group.
The “Ideas in Bloom” TEDx Class Program Schedule:
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April 1st (Week 1): Selecting & Refining Your Big Idea Worth Spreading!
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April 8th (Week 2): Picking the Best TEDx Stages for YOU!
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April 15th (Week 3): Preparing Sample TEDx Applications
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April 22nd (Week 4): Implementation Week! This will be a co-working session to work on TEDx applications together!
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April 29th (Week 5): Scaffolding Your Story / Building Your Outline Structure
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May 6th (Week 6): Storytime: Crafting A Compelling Talk Together!
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May 13th (Week 7): Designing Your Promotional Plan to Get Those Views!
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May 20th (Week 8): Implementation Week! This will be a final group co-working session together to work on your draft talk, applications, and/or promotional plan… I’ll be there to guide you and answer questions along the way!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to know what my big “Idea Worth Spreading” is before attending?
No! No worries whatsoever. We’ll work TOGETHER to workshop your possible ideas. One of the primary reasons for this fun group workshop-style class is to flesh out your topic and turn it into a proper TED-style idea!
Am I really ready for a TED-style stage?
That's actually one of the best reasons to enroll! By the end, you will know for sure whether a TED-style talk is right for you, right now. It can take months to land a talk and dozens of hours of your life to write, rehearse and rock this talk. Let’s make sure it’s really the right stage for you at this moment in your life, right now! We’ll make sure you have the bandwidth to tackle it. Either way, you’ll be developing compelling keynote ideas and brilliant IP that could land you other stages as well, or become content for blog posts, future books, future courses and more – all while hanging out in a fun community with other brilliant women!
What if I can’t make the live sessions?
You'll get access to all replays for life, plus the workbooks, and the community support of a private Facebook group where you can post and share and ask questions!
Can you guarantee that I’ll land a TED-style talk?
We cannot guarantee this, because every single TEDx event globally is independently organized. We are not on every event committee around the world! However, we will show you the way to tailor your applications to what event organizers are seeking, and dramatically increase your odds that you’ll land a stage! And we’ll work with you to develop your world-changing ideas so that they can change the world in multiple ways.
Is there a payment plan?
Reach out if you need one! My commitment is to making my work as accessible as I can, while still earning a living and honoring myself as well as a heart-centered entrepreneur.
Why do you keep saying "TED-style"?
Because of TEDx’s IP (intellectual property) rules! I’m not officially affiliated with TED or TEDx – I have just given a few successful TEDx talks, and I LOVE this platform!
Can I upgrade to 1-1 support?
Absolutely! If you realize that you’d like to work with me individually as well, we can apply your class cost as a discount towards your Private VIP Coaching!
OKAY, I AM IN...SO HOW DO I SIGN UP?!!?!
Investment: $497 USD until March 15, 2026 (50% OFF!) / After that the price is $997
VIP Level: $1497 (Includes Two Private 90-Minute Sessions Valued at $997 Each To Work On Any Aspect of TEDx Together So We Can Help You Land That Iconic Stage Faster & Rock All Your Keynote Talks… I’m Here for You! (Note: This Is Still A Bargain As My Private TEDx Coaching Packages Typically Start at $5,000).
You can send your class investment to Lisa via Zelle using the cell phone number: (415) 632-6815. Please note that it is for the TEDx class, and include your email so I can send you the Google calendar invites and Zoom link for the class.
Or Via Venmo: You can send your class investment via Venmo to @LisaPowellGraham (fastest & easiest way!). Include your full name and email in the comments section, and I’ll send you Google calendar invites with a Zoom link for the class! The last four digits of my cell are 6815. It’s a photo of me & my niece Luna.
If you have always wanted to deliver a life-changing TED-style talk, I offer private coaching as well! My private clients who have implemented all the recommended steps and stayed the course have a 100% success rate of landing a TEDx stage - which is impressive considering that TEDx rejects 95+% of all applications!
Let’s make it happen in 2026!
What Are The Benefits of Giving A TED-Style Talk?
Giving a successful TED-style talk is one of the best ways to:
While none of these results are guaranteed of course, and your individual results will depend upon the work that you put into it, as well as other external factors, a successful TED-style talk can help you grow your platform, expand your business, and completely change your life!
It was only after I delivered successful TEDx talks that I started landing paid speaking gigs. After my second TEDx talk, which is now ranked in the top 2% of all TEDx talks globally, I also landed representation from an international speakers’ bureau, and I now command a five-figure speaker’s fee.
This could be you too!
Here’s Why Hiring A Speaking Coach Matters!
More than 95% of people who apply for a TEDx talk are rejected. Most TEDx events receive hundreds of applications - often for a handful of spots.
Your odds of being accepted are generally between 1% to 5%.
How do you up your odds? Work with someone who has already successfully done it (twice in my case!) who can help you navigate the path! I will be with you every step of the way. You’ll save countless hours that might otherwise be spent researching how to navigate the TEDx process - because I’ve already done it, and I know exactly how to guide you along the way!
My goal with my TEDx coaching clients is to help you make it into that top 10% of all TEDx applications right out of the gate - because I KNOW from experience what TEDx organizers are looking for in applications. We will also select the best mix of possible TEDx events for you to maximize your odds of being selected. After 5+ years doing this, I know what criteria TEDx organizers priority!
Ways We Can Work Together
Six-Month VIP Private Coaching Package
If you are truly ready to check off your bucket list goal of delivering a TED-style talk in 2025 or beyond, this is for you!
I will guide you every step of the way through the entire TEDx process. There are very limited spots remaining in spring 2025 so if you know this is for you, grab your spot while you still can!
If we work together, I will help you:
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Identify and refine your world-changing idea;
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Come up with a catchy, viral-worthy talk headline;
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Find the 3 to 4 best TEDx events for you to apply to, using criteria that will dramatically increase your odds of being accepted;
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Structure and craft your life-changing talk;
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Edit and revise your talk so you can truly give the talk of a lifetime;
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Create a rehearsal schedule to fully memorize your talk;
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Get performance tips on how to best deliver your talk;
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Design a promotional plan to help you maximize your views after you deliver your talk!
The VIP Private Coaching Experience Includes:
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One 90-minute VIP Private Coaching Session per month (or Two 45-Minute Coaching Sessions if you prefer to meet more frequently), scheduled at your convenience
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Unlimited Voxer support during my weekly business coaching hours (Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Edits and Revisions to your applications, talk draft, talk slides, etc. within 48 hours - I’ll be with you every step of the way!
You can pay in full and save $1500 (click the BLUE button below to pay in full at $5997 for six months of VIP Private Coaching + unlimited Voxer support, feedback + edits) or sign up for a 12-month payment plan at $625 per month, if that works better for your life and budget! (Click the red & gold button below for that!).
Or opt for a Thought Leaders VIP Day, designed for the busy professional who is ready to get this done ASAP!
In one impactful, life-changing day together, we will:
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refine your world-changing idea;
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select the top events where you have the greatest odds of getting accepted;
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and draft your world-changing, legacy talk.
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A client intake form in advance to help prepare to rock your day;
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one 60-minute pre-VIP Day Zoom coaching session to make sure I have all the info I need to create maximum impaot in our time together;
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three additional months of support after your VIP Day to help you through the process, which includes unlimited Voxer support during weekly business hours from Tuesday - Friday from 10 - 6 Eastern;
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edits within 48 hours of draft applications and unlimited revisions to your legacy talk;
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and I'll even include a draft promotional plan to help you amplify your mission, purpose and platform and get the views you desire once your talk goes live!
We will work together to refine your Idea Worth Spreading; perfect your legacy talk; and set you up for success so that it reaches the audience it deserves! AND you save time, and have minimum disruption in your busy life. It's a win/win!
We will work one-on-one to help you:
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Identify and refine your world-changing idea;
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Come up with a catchy, viral-worthy talk headline;
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Find the 3 to 4 best events for you to apply to, using criteria that will dramatically increase your odds of being accepted;
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Structure and craft your life-changing talk;
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Edit and revise your talk so you can truly give the talk of a lifetime;
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Create a rehearsal schedule to fully memorize your talk;
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Get performance tips on how to best deliver your talk;
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Design a promotional plan to help you maximize your views after you deliver your talk!
The Thought Leaders VIP Day can take place virtually (we'll pick an 8 hour block of time with breaks built in, or two 4-hour blocks of time).
If you'd prefer to meet live, I can come to you* or you can come to me in Ithaca, NY, and we can work from here, based in a beautiful local hotel.**
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*For a live VIP Day if you prefer that I come to you, you would cover my flight costs (economy travel) + the cost of housing for 2 nights at a local hotel or AirBnB. I would submit any possible travel options for your approval. Travel expenses must be paid upfront prior to your TEDx VIP Day.
**If you fly to me, you would cover your own flight costs, and the cost of a local hotel or AirBnB.
As a VIP, you'll also be invited to join our Thought Leaders Club private Facebook community, where you can learn from other brilliant thought leaders who have conquered this stage and/or are working on their own talks!
Spaces are very limited, so reserve your spot now to get moving on delivering the talk of a lifetime in 2026! I can only accept a maximum of one TEDx VIP Day client per month to ensure I can give you the best of me, and be available to provide all the follow up and support you need!
If you choose to pay in full, you can save $1000 and your investment will be only $4997 (click the blue button below!).
Or you can choose a 12-month payment plan at $497 per month, if that works better for your life and budget! (Click the red & gold button below for the 12-month payment plan!).
Want To Save Even More Time?
I have just added a DONE FOR YOU (DFY) option - I can complete 10 event applications for you (you would have the opportunity to review and edit them before submitting) to save you the extensive amount of time and energy it often takes to locate events that match your criteria, find URLs, find speaker applications, personalize each one, and refine it to dramatically up your odds of being selected.
This is for the busy professional who wants to land that iconic stage ASAP, and also knows that your time and bandwidth are limited. You can pay in full for $4997 for this add-on service or pay over time via a monthly payment plan of $997 per month, if that better suits your life and budget!
Want even more support?
My Platinum DFY Complete TEDx Package will guarantee you more exposure, visibility and views, and make your life as easy as possible during this process. I got you!
NOTE: Only ONE (1) spot remaining in 2025!
I can prepare up to 20 applications on your behalf AND guarantee you 10,000+ views (catapulting your talk into the top 2% of all TEDx talks!) with my Platinum DFY Complete Package.
Since only 1% to 5% of those who apply for TEDx are accepted, submitting 20 applications total maximizes your chances of beating those odds and landing your ideal stage!
I only have space for only up to 3 (three) DFY Platinum Package clients in 2026, so I encourage you to sign up ASAP if this is for you!
The total DFY Platinum Package cost for either six months of private coaching OR a VIP Day, plus the DFY Platinum add-on of up to 20 Done For You TEDx applications and a guarantee of 10,000+ views after your talk goes live on TEDx is $14,997 (if you pay in full), or it can be split into 12 monthly payments of $1497 if you prefer. You can save close to $3000 by paying in full!
HERE is the payment link for the DFY Platinum Complete TEDx Package, and specify whether you prefer to pay in full and save $3000 total, or click HERE to pay in 12 monthly installments of $1497.
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I am not officially affiliated with TED or TEDx - I just love their platform, mission and message! Giving two TEDx talks changed my life completely. I'm excited to help you work on your legacy TED-style talk of a lifetime!