About a year and a half ago, I came across an ad for Leadr. At the time, I wasn’t looking to boost my business or chase viral fame. I just knew I had something important to say, and I needed help figuring out how to say it in a way that would actually reach people.
So I enrolled in the Leadr program.
What Got Me to Sign Up
What caught my eye wasn’t hype. It was the promise of a structured path to get my message out. I started watching more TEDx talks and paid close attention to how people were shaping and delivering their stories. I realized this wasn’t just about giving a talk, it was about building something meaningful around a message.
And that’s exactly where Leadr came in.
From the start, they gave me more than I expected: a clear structure, step-by-step guidance, and real coaching that helped me build a message with impact.
Building the Talk
Working with Leadr helped me finally get everything out of my head and onto paper. One framework in particular, the “loop de loop,” really clicked with me. It mapped the emotional highs and lows of a story and reflected how I had already experienced my own journey. That gave me direction, and more importantly, confidence.
Slowly, the talk started to take shape. My message became clearer and more focused. I haven’t landed a TEDx stage yet, but that doesn’t mean the work was wasted. I now have a talk outline, a strategy to pitch, and the clarity to know exactly what I want to say and why it matters.
Is It Worth the Investment?
Some people say programs like Leadr are overpriced. Others think it’s all smoke and mirrors. I get it. There’s a lot of slick marketing in this space, and it’s hard to tell what’s real.
But for me, it was absolutely worth it.
No one promised me a shortcut. No one guaranteed I would land a stage. What I got instead was structure, accountability, and support. I wasn’t shoved into a one-size-fits-all template, I was coached to bring my story to life.
That process gave me the clarity I needed to move forward. After working through the intro and story arc, everything started clicking. It stopped feeling like theory and started feeling like something I could actually deliver.
And here’s something that really stood out to me. Once you do land your talk, Leadr doesn’t just leave you to figure out what’s next. They actually have a guarantee that if you follow their talk launch strategy, which is 100 percent controllable and achievable by anyone, your talk will reach at least 50,000 views. That kind of post-talk support isn’t just rare, it’s what gives your message the audience it deserves.
I kept studying other TED talks, learning how powerful the platform really is. Now, instead of sitting on an idea, I’m building something real around it.
Final Thoughts
Do I think Leadr is legit? Yes, I do. Not because they handed me a TEDx slot, but because they helped me take something that mattered deeply to me and turn it into something that can matter to others.
And sometimes, that’s what we’re all really looking for, to say something meaningful, loud enough for someone to actually hear it.
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