30 Day Thought Leader by Taylor Conroy

The 30 Day Thought Leader program is a comprehensive TEDx talk training system designed to help entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and professionals land TEDx speaking opportunities and leverage them into paid speaking careers. Created by Taylor Conroy, a professional speaker and TEDx coach who has helped over 650 clients secure TEDx talks generating over 100 million combined views, the program combines talk ideation, speech writing, application strategy, and speaker marketing into a complete 30-day system.

According to verified program outcomes, 78% of active participants secure TEDx talk acceptances within 90 days of completing the application training, and graduates earn average speaking fees of $5,000-$15,000 per engagement within 12 months.

What Is the 30 Day Thought Leader Program?

The 30 Day Thought Leader is a structured training program that guides professionals through the complete process of becoming a recognized thought leader through TEDx speaking. The system addresses the four critical stages: idea development, speech writing using the Viral Talk Writing Framework, TEDx event application, and post-talk monetisation strategy.

The program includes personalized guidance through a 1v1 Custom Action Plan Call where participants create their specific roadmap for landing a TEDx talk. Students gain access to the Private TEDx Events Rolodex, an exclusive database of actively recruiting TEDx events updated monthly by Taylor Conroy’s research team.

Participants receive lifetime access to all training modules, bonus programs, and the private 30 Day Thought Leader community of over 2,000 speakers. The community provides peer feedback on talk ideas, application materials, and delivery practice, with many members supporting each other through the application and preparation process.

Who Should Join This Program?

Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to establish thought leadership in their industry represent the primary audience. A TEDx talk provides credibility that accelerates business growth, client acquisition, and partnership opportunities. Program graduates report using their TEDx talks as centerpiece marketing assets that differentiate them from competitors.

Coaches and consultants use TEDx talks to demonstrate expertise and attract premium clients. The combination of the talk itself plus the training on leveraging it for paid speaking creates multiple revenue streams. Survey data shows 64% of coach participants land new clients directly attributable to their TEDx talk within six months.

Corporate professionals and executives transitioning to speaking careers use the program to establish their personal brand outside their corporate role. The Paid Speaker Blueprint module specifically addresses how to monetize speaking beyond the TEDx platform through corporate events, conferences, and keynote opportunities.

Authors and content creators leverage TEDx talks to amplify their message and grow their audience. The Six Figures In Six Months training teaches how to convert talk views into book sales, course enrollments, and consulting clients. Multiple program graduates have used their TEDx talk as the foundation for subsequent book deals.

Subject matter experts in any field who have valuable ideas to share but lack speaking experience benefit from the complete system. The Speak With Certainty training specifically addresses stage presence, body language, voice control, and confidence building for professionals new to public speaking.

Core Program Training Modules

Module 1: Talk Goal Clarification

The program begins with defining the specific outcomes participants want from their TEDx talk. This includes identifying target audience, desired business impact, speaking career goals, and personal legacy objectives. Clear goal setting ensures the talk idea and subsequent strategy align with broader professional objectives.

Taylor Conroy guides participants through exercises that connect their TEDx talk to specific business growth targets, whether that’s attracting corporate clients, launching a speaking career, promoting a book, or establishing industry authority. This strategic foundation prevents participants from pursuing talk ideas that don’t serve their actual goals.

Module 2: Talk Idea Development – Confusion to Clarity™

The Confusion to Clarity training addresses the most common obstacle: identifying the right talk topic. Over 2,000 participants have used this framework to move from overwhelm to crystal-clear talk ideas in as little as 60 minutes.

The training helps participants evaluate multiple potential talk ideas against criteria, including personal expertise, audience value, uniqueness, and viral potential. Many participants enter the program with either no clear idea or too many competing ideas. The framework provides decision-making tools to select the single strongest concept.

For example, business consultant Maria Santos entered the program with seven possible talk topics. After completing the Confusion to Clarity training, she identified her core message about sustainable business growth, which became her TEDx talk that generated 2.3 million views and led to 14 corporate speaking engagements.

Module 3: Viral Talk Writing Framework

The Talk Writing Framework represents the program’s proprietary speech structure responsible for over 100 million views across client talks. Taylor Conroy breaks down the exact narrative arc, story elements, data integration, and emotional beats that make talks memorable and shareable.

Participants write their complete talk word-for-word following the framework’s structure. The training includes 15+ examples of successful TEDx talks analysed according to the framework, showing exactly how principles apply in practice across different topics and speaking styles.

The framework addresses common mistakes that prevent talks from resonating with audiences, including starting with weak hooks, overloading technical details, lacking emotional connection, and ending without clear calls to action. Students receive templates for each section of their talk including opening hooks, transition phrases, story integration points, and memorable closings.

Module 4: TEDx Application Strategy

The application training teaches the complete system responsible for helping 650+ clients land TEDx acceptances. This includes identifying appropriate TEDx events, crafting compelling application materials, understanding event organizer selection criteria, and following up effectively.

Participants gain access to the Private TEDx Events Rolodex containing over 100 actively recruiting TEDx events updated monthly. This database eliminates the research burden of finding appropriate events, which typically takes 20-40 hours independently. Each listing includes event details, application deadlines, speaker requirements, and ideal applicant profiles.

The training covers how to write application responses that stand out to event organizers reviewing hundreds of submissions. This includes communicating credibility, demonstrating idea uniqueness, showing presentation ability, and proving audience value. Students receive templates and examples from successful applications.

Module 5: Talk Delivery – Speak With Certainty

The Speak With Certainty training focuses on the performance elements that determine talk impact. Research shows less than 10% of audience retention comes from word choice, while over 90% depends on body language, vocal variety, movement, pacing, and confidence.

Taylor Conroy teaches stage movement patterns, gesture techniques, vocal emphasis strategies, pause placement, and confidence-building exercises. The training includes video examples showing strong versus weak delivery of the same content, making the differences immediately clear.

Participants practice delivery techniques through structured exercises and receive feedback from the community. Many students report this module transforms them from nervous speakers reading slides to confident presenters commanding audience attention.

Module 6: Post-Talk Monetization Strategy

The Six Figures In Six Months training teaches how to leverage a TEDx talk for maximum business and income impact. This covers talk launch strategy, social media amplification, media outreach, speaking engagement acquisition, and conversion funnel building.

Participants learn how to convert talk views into tangible business outcomes including client inquiries, speaking invitations, partnership opportunities, and media appearances. The training provides step-by-step playbooks for the first 30, 60, and 90 days after talk publication.

The Paid Speaker Blueprint module specifically addresses transitioning from free TEDx speaking to paid corporate keynotes, conference appearances, and workshop facilitation. Training covers speaker fee positioning, contract negotiation, speaker kit creation, and booking agent relationships.

Program graduate Jason Martinez used the post-talk strategy to convert his TEDx talk about workplace culture into 23 paid speaking engagements in the first year, earning $187,000 in speaking fees while simultaneously growing his consulting practice.

Program Bonuses & Premium Resources

The 30 Day Thought Leader includes eight bonus resources valued at $31,976:

Private TEDx Events Rolodex™ ($9,997 value) – Exclusive database of 100+ TEDx events actively seeking speakers, updated monthly. No public database of this information exists. Taylor Conroy’s team researches and verifies each event’s speaker recruitment status, application processes, and ideal candidate profiles.

Confusion to Clarity™ Training ($1,997 value) – Hands-on workshop that has helped 2,000+ thought leaders identify their strongest talk idea in 60 minutes. Includes decision frameworks, idea evaluation tools, and concept refinement exercises.

Talk Writing Online Course ($2,997 value) – Complete video training on the Viral Talk Writing Framework with templates, examples, and writing exercises. This is the exact structure Taylor uses in his own talks and teaches to all clients.

Speak With Certainty Training ($2,997 value) – Comprehensive delivery training covering body language, vocal techniques, stage movement, and confidence building. Transforms nervous presenters into commanding speakers.

Six Figures In Six Months Marketing Training ($4,997 value) – Post-talk monetization strategy including launch plans, media outreach, social amplification, and conversion systems. Shows exactly how to leverage talk views into business growth.

Paid Speaker Blueprint™ Program ($4,997 value) – Complete system for transitioning from TEDx to paid speaking career. Covers positioning, pricing, contracts, speaker kits, and booking strategies.

Rolodex of 100 Event Organizers ($2,997 value) – Curated list of corporate event planners, conference organizers, and association meeting coordinators who book paid speakers. Includes contact details and submission processes.

Rolodex of 100 Podcasts ($997 value) – Database of podcasts actively seeking guest experts. Podcast appearances amplify reach and establish additional credibility beyond the TEDx talk.

Expected Outcomes & Timeline

Based on tracked outcomes from 650+ program participants:

Days 1-7: Complete talk goal clarification and generate 3-5 potential talk ideas. Begin Confusion to Clarity exercises to select strongest concept.

Days 8-14: Finalize talk idea and title. Begin writing talk using Viral Talk Writing Framework. Complete first draft of introduction and main body.

Days 15-21: Finish complete talk draft. Begin application to first TEDx events using Private TEDx Events Rolodex. Practice delivery using Speak With Certainty techniques.

Days 22-30: Submit applications to 5-10 appropriate TEDx events. Refine talk based on community feedback. Begin building post-talk marketing assets.

30-90 days post-program: 78% of active participants receive TEDx acceptance letters. Average time from application to acceptance is 45-60 days depending on event timelines.

3-6 months: Participants deliver their TEDx talk and implement the Six Figures In Six Months marketing strategy. Talks generate average views of 50,000-500,000 depending on topic and promotion efforts.

6-12 months: Graduates using the Paid Speaker Blueprint report average speaking fee income of $25,000-$75,000 in their first year. Top performers exceed $150,000 in speaking fees plus additional business growth from increased authority.

Student Success Stories

Dr. Sarah Chen, Healthcare Consultant: “I went from no speaking experience to delivering my TEDx talk on healthcare innovation with 1.8 million views. Within eight months, I booked 19 paid speaking engagements at $8,000-$12,000 each. The Private TEDx Rolodex alone was worth the investment.”

Michael Rodriguez, Leadership Coach: “The Viral Talk Writing Framework gave me the exact structure I needed. My talk on authentic leadership has been viewed 740,000 times and directly led to $94,000 in new coaching clients. Taylor’s system works.”

Amanda Parker, Tech Entrepreneur: “I was terrified of public speaking before this program. The Speak With Certainty training transformed my delivery. My TEDx talk opened doors to corporate keynotes paying $15,000 per event. I’ve done 11 in the past year.”

James Washington, Author: “My TEDx talk became the marketing engine for my book launch. It generated 2.1 million views and drove 8,500 book sales in the first 90 days. The Six Figures In Six Months strategy showed me exactly how to convert views into sales.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to land a TEDx talk?

Most participants receive TEDx acceptance letters within 60-90 days of submitting applications through the program. The timeline depends on individual TEDx event schedules, which typically book speakers 3-6 months before their events. Using the Private TEDx Events Rolodex significantly accelerates the process by targeting actively recruiting events rather than cold researching.

Do I need prior speaking experience?

No prior speaking experience is required. The program is designed for professionals at all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced speakers wanting to land TEDx specifically. The Speak With Certainty training builds foundational delivery skills, while advanced participants use it to refine their technique. Over 60% of participants report minimal to no speaking experience before joining.

What if I don’t have a talk idea yet?

The Confusion to Clarity training specifically addresses starting without a clear talk topic. Over 2,000 participants have used this framework to identify their strongest idea even when they began completely uncertain. The training includes exercises for generating ideas from personal experience, professional expertise, and unique perspectives. Starting without a clear idea is common and expected.

How competitive is it to get accepted to TEDx events?

TEDx acceptance rates vary by event, typically ranging from 5-20% depending on location and prestige. The program’s 78% success rate comes from teaching selection criteria, providing application templates tested on 650+ acceptances, and offering access to events actively seeking speakers through the Private TEDx Rolodex. Strategic application targeting dramatically improves odds.

Can I really make six figures from speaking?

Yes, though results vary based on niche, marketing effort, and business model. The program includes two separate modules on monetization: Six Figures In Six Months (immediate talk leverage) and Paid Speaker Blueprint (building speaking career). Participants who implement both strategies report average first-year speaking income of $25,000-$75,000, with top performers exceeding $150,000. Success requires consistent marketing execution.

How is this different from other speaking programs?

The 30 Day Thought Leader focuses specifically on TEDx as the credibility foundation for broader speaking careers. Other programs teach general speaking skills without the TEDx application system or exclusive event database. The Private TEDx Events Rolodex alone saves 40+ hours of research and provides access to opportunities not publicly advertised. The program also includes complete post-talk monetization strategy missing from most speaking courses.

What topics work well for TEDx talks?

TEDx events accept diverse topics across business, technology, science, health, education, social issues, personal development, and creative fields. The key is presenting a unique perspective or counterintuitive insight rather than general advice. The Confusion to Clarity training teaches how to evaluate topic viability and uniqueness. Successful program participants have delivered talks on everything from workplace culture to artificial intelligence to mental health.

Do I get feedback on my talk before applying?

Yes, the private community provides peer feedback on talk ideas, drafts, and delivery practice. Many participants form accountability groups within the community for regular feedback sessions. The 1v1 Custom Action Plan Call also includes opportunity to discuss your specific talk concept and receive personalized guidance from Taylor Conroy’s team.

How long is a typical TEDx talk?

Most TEDx events request talks between 8-18 minutes, with 12-15 minutes being most common. The Talk Writing Framework teaches how to structure talks within these time constraints while maintaining complete narrative arc. The training includes timing exercises and editing techniques for participants whose initial drafts run too long.

What happens after my TEDx talk is published?

The Six Figures In Six Months training provides a complete 90-day post-publication strategy, including social media promotion, media outreach, pursuit of speaking opportunities, and audience-conversion systems. Participants also gain access to the Rolodex of Event Organizers and Podcast database to pursue additional speaking opportunities leveraging their TEDx credibility immediately.

Program Access & Support

Participants receive lifetime access to all training modules, bonus programs, and materials. The 1v1 Custom Action Plan Call occurs within 7 days of enrollment to create a personalised roadmap and ensure a strong start.

The private 30 Day Thought Leader community remains accessible indefinitely with active daily engagement from members at various stages from idea development through post-talk monetization. Many graduates continue to participate to support new members and share insights into their ongoing speaking careers.

Taylor Conroy’s team provides email support for technical questions and application guidance. Response time averages 24-48 hours. The program also includes quarterly live Q&A sessions where Taylor addresses common challenges and shares updated strategies.

Total value including bonuses: $34,973

Program created by Taylor Conroy, professional speaker and TEDx coach who has trained 650+ TEDx speakers, generating over 100 million combined views. Outcomes based on verified participant surveys 2021-2024.