"I present all the data and facts but I feel like people tune me out, I am not a natural presenter"

"I always wanted to do a TED talk and I know I have what it takes but I can't seem to get the recognition I need to do it"

"My ideas are great, but I don't know how to get in front of people"

TAKE THE FAST PATH TO

GETTING ONTO A TEDx STAGE

We have been working with TED speakers, Singularity faculty, experts, changemakers, and corporate leader for the last 10 years, here’s what we have learned…

You likely have the makings of a thought leader now, you just haven’t been intentional about it. You need to establish your Core Thought Leadership – Your Idea, and you need to be able to communicate it well... so... where do you start?

The Thought Leader Academy Campus is designed to guide you through the 3 elements of becoming a Thought Leader

Are you wondering how The Thought Leader Academy works? 

It is a virtual campus with AMAZING FACULTY in the field of Professional Communication, Branding & Community Building... All the essentials for your Thought Leadership!

Every month we will have guest speakers in the fields of podcasting, photography, book publishing, and more!!  

The campus also allows you to network with other amazing Thought Leaders and support each other through your growth journey.

A Virtual Campus Experience

With a focus on building your communications skills, the Thought Leader Academy aims to ensure your IDEA, your storytelling, & YOU are ready for the TEDx Stage. 

♦️ On-demand training modules
♦️ Access to Core Faculty in Communications, Brand & Community
♦️ Individual coaching support
♦️ Tools, frameworks & templates
♦️ Guest lectures monthly

Other amazing BONUSES that you will get if you sign up TODAY...

♦️  Frameworks that will help you cut development time in half for all of your future presentations.

♦️ "Get On A TEDx Stage This Year" MASTERCLASS.

♦️ Access to all of the guest speaker recordings

Access the Skills & Tools to become a Professional Communicator

Becoming an expet communicator takes skills, tools and training, you will get access to a fully library of valuable training tools to learn the art  and the science of communication.  You will get a complete video library of almost 20 Masterclasses that are organized within 4 Teaching Modules to help you quickly access what you need when you need it.

Each one is hosted by Andrea Sampson, Top TEDx Speaker Coach and Singularity University faculty Certifier, to help you transform your communications to thought leadership level. Each masterclass goes deep into the topics most needed by Thought Leaders from narrative development, to storytelling, to use of language and audience engagement, to performance skills, body language, gestures, voice and virtual engagement techniques, your virtual presence, stress management, and much more!

Work With Professional TED trained Speaker Coachs To Get Crystal Clear On Your Message

We help those with a complex message use storytelling, body language, and vocal performance to present with confidence and ease and convey their message clearly and with engagement so that they can build their reputation as the go-to thought leader within their community so they get the recognition, respect, and rewards they have earned. 

 The Core Faculty will guide and help you sharpen your professional communication skills and learn what it takes to become a powerful Thought Leader in your community!  

They will help you to ensure your PERSONAL BRAND is aligned with that of your thought leadership messaging. The FACULTY OF BRAND DEVELOPMENT is there to help you create a congruent brand that is aligned with your values.

Learn how to create Irresistible Brand Chemistry MASTERCLASS

Learn what big brands, are doing right and how to translate these lessons into your small business. You'll learn exactly what you need to do in order to stand out, make your mark, and create a community of raving fans and customers.

♦️ How to change the way you connect with your customers, so you can attract more of the right ones
♦️ Why and how to stand out from the crowd (in even the most saturated markets)
♦️ Why your WHY is so important – and how to define it
The importance of brand consistency – and how to create it
♦️ How to be bold and fearless when putting your brand out for the world to see

What about your community? have you been actively creating one, building your brand within a specific audience? where are they, and how do they engage with you? are they supporting and AMPLIFYING your thought leadership?  

Your reach is multiplied by your community, well cultivated and acknowledged communities ENGAGE with you and your personal brand and they IMPACT others by sharing and extending your ideas.

30 LinkedIn Tips in 90 Minutes MASTERCLASS

How to leverage LinkedIn and build an engaged and valuable network. We will go over how to optimize your profile, how to go viral, how to grow your audience/following to tens of thousands of professionals, and the secrets of the influencers.

Create Your Own 6-Figure Online Community MASTERCLASS

During this Masterclass, you will learn whether an online community is right for your business.
♦️ 10 potential ways to monetize YOUR specific community
♦️ How to choose the right platform - whether it's Facebook, Mighty Networks, Discord etc.
♦️ How to determine which strategies lead to growing your audience vs. growing your community
♦️ The exact system I use to triple sales in less than 30 days
♦️ Plus, you'll get a FREE Strategic Community Planning Blueprint for everyone that joins to help you plan out and strategize YOUR profitable community with my proven processes and systems at play.
 

Andrea Sampson, 

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY

North America's #1 TEDx Speaker Coach & Multi-time TEDx Organizer 

I've worked with thousands of Leaders, Professional Presenters, TED speakers, Experts, and Change-makers globally using my proven frameworks and methodology inspired by my work as a TED-trained speaker coach and a TEDx multi-time TEDx Organizer.  I know how to help clients craft their ideas so they stand out to Organizers just like me! 

Now, I’m committed to giving YOU my behind-the-scenes secrets on how you can create an impact with your complex ideas and turn them into powerful messages.

In addition to my work with and on TEDx events, I also helped to bring  Singularity University to Canada in 2017 and delivered two Canadian Summits. in 2019, I traveled the world training certifying Singularity University Faculty using the VERY TED methodology I offer through my MASTERCLASSES. I have worked on, organized, and created many TEDx events including my own TEDx Corktown which was featured in the inaugural Global TED initiative, COUNTDOWN, to address climate change.

Ian Keeling

COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY

Master Speaker Coach 

Ian’s passion is helping people to share their ideas, thoughts, and identities with the world. With over ten thousand hours in coaching and workshop facilitation, Ian can help you create, craft, and present your message, whether for a keynote, pitch or meeting. He’s worked with TED speakers, C-suite executives and thought leaders worldwide. On top of his experience in professional development, Ian brings a multi-disciplinary approach founded on over 30 years with the Toronto improv community and as an award-winning speaker and science-fiction author to create an immersive experience with each client, adapting to their needs and adding value beyond expectation.

Liz West

COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY

Master Speaker Coach 

Liz is a seasoned TELEVISION PERSONALITY who has reported, anchored and hosted for five networks across Canada including CTV, Citytv and W Network. Her career has included covering a diverse range of people and topics, from the famous to the infamous, including rock stars, scientists, politicians and newsmakers.

She is a sought-after EMCEE and MODERATOR for a live and virtual event and is CO-AUTHOR of “Scratch Your Buts – Seven Words that Get in the Way”, a guide to becoming a better communicator.

Liz is a former INSTRUCTOR for Presentation Skills at Centennial College, The Centre for Creative Communications.

She is passionate about everything she does whether on stage, in front of a camera, or working with professionals and future stars

Patricia Andraos

COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY

Master Speaker Coach 

Patricia Andraos is an explorer with over 20 years of learning, experiencing, growing and guiding others to do the same.

She’s guided the development of hundreds of presentations for a range of audiences, both live and online, and become an expert on engagement, resulting in the co-creation of a neuromarketing consultancy that specializes in optimizing customer engagement opportunities within live events.

Laura Beauparlant

BRANDING FACULTY

Branding Alchemist

As the founder and chief ‘brand alchemist’ at Lab Creative, Laura leverages her unique process to help entrepreneurs understand – and embrace – their magic and create brands that stand out from the crowd, attract the right clients and produce explosive results.

Learn how to create Irresistible Brand Chemistry! How to build a business that stands out, is memorable, and builds trust with your audience so that your business is the only choice.

Maruxa Murphy

COMMUNITY FACULTY

7- Figure Community Creator 

Maruxa Murphy is a pioneer in the virtual and hybrid community design space. She has brought humanity back into online communities, and her work has been recognized by numerous organizations and brands including Facebook and the United Nations.

Maruxa has over 22 years of experience in growing, monetizing, and expanding impact-driven brands. She is a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams around the world. Maruxa is passionate about helping others achieve their goals, and she firmly believes that communities are key to making this world a better place.

Cory Warfield

COMMUNITY FACULTY

LinkedIn's #1 Influence Creator 

 Cory Warfield is a serial tech founder, LinkedIn influencer, web3, and metaverse visionary, community builder, and a growth hacker here to show to leverage LinkedIn and build an engaged and valuable network. We will go over how to optimize your profile, how to go viral, how to grow your audience/following to tens of thousands of professionals, and the secrets of the influencers.