Terry L. Fossum

About Terry L. Fossum

I help authors, experts, and mission-driven leaders get on paid stages—and turn those stages into lasting authority, clients, and impact.I’m Terry L. Fossum:#1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TEDx speaker (debuted as the #2 new TEDx worldwide), winner of FOX’s “Kicking & Screaming,” former U.S. Air Force Captain, and creator of The Oxcart Technique™ for goal achievement. Through the World Class Speaker Program™ and The Viral Stage™ system, I coach you to craft a TEDx-calibrated talk, build a stage-ready brand, and leverage your message into measurable business results—without hype or gimmicks.If you’re ready to be seen, booked, and believed, I’ll show you exactly how to- Clarify the one talk that sells your value (without sounding salesy)- Land the right rooms (corporate, associations, conferences)- Convert stage momentum into clients, media, and partnerships- Build credibility assets (reel, one-sheet, authority content) that open doors fastI’ve led teams in high-stakes environments, rebuilt organizations, and helped raise millions for causes from Rwanda to Malawi to U.S. youth programs. My promise is simple: real coaching, real systems, real results—with integrity.

Experience

1. President, Board of Directors, Inwce

   Scouting America

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  1987

• Squadron Officers' School, United States Air Force

  Distinguished Graduate, Military and Strategic Leadership

  1995 — 1995

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1982 — 1987