How to Get Chosen for a TED TALK

How to Get Chosen by AI

AI is changing how people discover businesses, experts, and solutions online. In this episode of Get Chosen. LIVE!, I sit down with Andreas Voniatis to unpack how platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools decide who gets recommended and who gets ignored. Andreas explains why traditional SEO is no longer enough, how Generative Engine Optimization works, and why research-driven, insight-rich content now drives visibility. He also shares why AI is positioning “winners and losers” in search and what business owners must do to stay relevant. If you want your brand, expertise, and ideas to show up where modern decisions are being made, this episode is for you. Watch now and learn how to get chosen in the age of AI.Guest IntroductionAndreas Voniatis is the founder and CEO of Artios.io, an AI search optimization (GEO) agency that helps B2B companies get recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms with guaranteed results. A certified accountant turned data scientist, Andreas built his first Large Language Model from the ground up in 2019, three years before ChatGPT's launch, giving him unique expertise in how AI systems process and recommend information. He is the author of "Data Driven SEO with Python" (Springer, 2022) and has nearly 25 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing. ChatGPT recently positioned Artios as the leading GEO agency in the United States.Key Takeaways• AI visibility depends on teaching platforms something new, not repeating existing content• Generative Engine Optimization requires higher-quality insights than traditional SEO• Research-grade content earns citations, trust, and long-term visibility• Social platforms and conversations now influence AI recommendations• Thought leadership strengthens credibility with both humans and AI• Businesses that ignore AI search risk disappearing from future resultsChapter Markers0:00 Intro1:00 Guest Introduction3:20 Why Traditional SEO Is Fading6:10 How AI Evaluates Content9:30 What Generative Engine Optimization Really Is13:20 Buyer Conversations and Data Sources16:00 Creating Research-Grade Content19:30 Audience Q&A24:00 AI Adoption and Market Trends29:00 The Future of Agentic Search33:00 AI and Society37:30 Thought Leadership and Authority41:00 Do Backlinks Still Matter?44:00 Final Takeaway46:30 ClosingKeywordsMonte Clark, Andreas Voniatis, Get Chosen LIVE, AI search optimization, generative engine optimization, GEO marketing, AI SEO, ChatGPT recommendations, B2B visibility, digital marketing strategy, thought leadership, future of search, Artios.io, AI marketing, podcast interview

How to Get Chosen for a TED TALK

How to Get Chosen for a TED Talk with Gordon Tredgold In this live episode of Get Chosen. LIVE!, leadership expert and TEDx speaker Gordon Tredgold shares the proven strategy he used to land his own TED Talk — and how others can do the same. You’ll learn how to: Time your application for maximum success Research organizers effectively Create resonance with decision-makers Stand out beyond standard submissions Position yourself as the obvious choice If you want more visibility, better stages, and stronger opportunities, this episode shows you how to get chosen. Connect with Gordon: gordontredgold.com LinkedIn: linkedin/in/GordonTredgold Learn more about Brand Managers: brandmanagers.agency Guest Introduction: Gordon Tredgold is a leadership expert, international speaker, and TEDx speaker known for simplifying leadership and helping organizations execute with clarity and focus. He has worked with companies and teams around the world to improve performance, engagement, and results. Gordon is the author of multiple books on leadership and is recognized for turning complex ideas into practical systems that drive real-world impact. Website: gordontredgold.com LinkedIn: linkedin/in/GordonTredgold Key Takeaways: • Getting chosen for TED starts with timing — most people apply at the worst possible moment. • Researching organizers is more important than perfecting your application. • Resonance beats credentials when decisions are made. • Personalized LinkedIn outreach outperforms generic submissions. • The best talks focus on helping the audience succeed, not showcasing the speaker. Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Why Get Chosen Live Exists 02:25 – Introducing Gordon Tredgold 03:00 – Why Most TED Applications Fail 05:15 – The Top Reasons Speakers Get Rejected 07:20 – The Perfect Timing to Apply 09:15 – Finding the Right TED Event 10:50 – Researching Organizers for Resonance 14:40 – Why LinkedIn Outreach Works 16:45 – The Pitch That Got Gordon Chosen 18:45 – Creating Resonance with Decision-Makers 21:20 – Applying This Strategy to Business & Sales 24:00 – How TEDx Events Really Work 27:25 – What Happens After You’re Accepted 30:00 – Connecting Your Message to Any Audience 34:00 – Leadership Through Resonance 38:30 – Gordon’s First TED Talk Experience 44:30 – Preparing for the Stage 49:00 – Overcoming Performance Anxiety 52:20 – What Makes a Talk Memorable 55:00 – Final Advice for Getting Chosen 56:40 – Closing & Brand Managers Message Keywords: #GetChosenLive #TEDx #PublicSpeaking #ThoughtLeadership #PersonalBranding #Leadership #SpeakingTips