A 5-step blueprint to architect your next talk:
See it as a building, the domed roof representing your BIG IDEA
Build it with pillars, supporting your BIG IDEA with a trio of key points
Share a story, inviting your audience to connect with your BIG IDEA
Arrange the interior, expanding on your BIG IDEA and key points
Exit with action, compelling your audience to impact their world with "winnable wins"
Training video (21-min) with DEVIN D. MARKS
Homework sheets and checklists
The Message Temple worksheets
Examples from viral talks and corresponding scripts
Hi, I’m Devin...
I’m driven by catalyzing BIG IDEAS for a better world! I've spent years training niche experts, authors, and leaders (just like you) to deliver powerful messages.
I teach people to connect with audiences and compel them to action!
This course is comprised of a 21-minute video training, homework sheets, checklists, worksheets, and several examples from viral talks (with corresponding scripts). The course will be available for 12 months of access.
No. This is not a TED Talk speaker coaching program. However, it does provide a solid foundation from which to build a TED-style presentation of any kind, whether it's a venture capital pitch, a keynote, or a team meeting. If you want to take it further, we offer a number of options (other online courses, solo coaching, etc.). For example, if you want to deliver a TED-caliber message, we offer a course called the mySHORTtalk training, which is the full-blown, soup-to-nuts course. Devin and his certified coaches also work 1:1 with speakers.
To inquire about the mySHORTtalk course submit your interest here.
Once you purchase the training, the recordings are yours to access for one year.
We do not allow sharing or transferring access to the training or recorded sessions to someone else. However, If you want to make a gift of the training or train your group, please contact our support team directly at [email protected], or inquire here. Please allow 48 hours for a response, Monday through Friday.
The program fee is $197. You'll be directed to a payment page in our online learning platform, Thinkific (and if you were given a discount code, this is where you will enter it). If you have any issues, please contact us at [email protected].
After you click the BUY NOW button and go through the purchasing process, you’ll be able to access the training in our online training platform, Thinkific. You will need to create a username and password (if you don't already have one), by choosing the SIGN IN link in the top right corner of our Thinkific page. Then choose CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Save your login credentials and use them any time to access the password-protected training.
Yes! However, only dedicated, veteran communicators will be considered. Presently, we are only accepting applicants from the United States. The certification process begins with an application and requires a 3-month commitment. Prerequisites include: 10+ years of professional communications experience; demonstrated results (views, awards, etc.).
Apply here.
We love to help! Just send us an email at [email protected] or call us at (617) 804-6020. Our nimble little team will get back to you as soon as we can, usually within 48 hours, Monday through Friday.
