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Amy Adkins: 3 tips to boost your confidence

When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you've probably heard the advice, "Be more confident!" But where does confidence come from, and how can you get more of it? Here are three easy tips to boost your confidence. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by WORKPLA...
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_adkins_3_tips_to_boost_your_confidence

Brittany Packnett Cunningham: How to build your confidence -- and spark it in others

"Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows," says educator and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. In an inspiring talk, she shares three ways to crack the code of confidence -- and her dream for a world where revolutionary confidence helps turn our most ambitious dreams into reality.
https://www.ted.com/talks/brittany_packnett_cunningham_how_to_build_your_confidence_and_spark_it_in_others

David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence

Is your school or workplace divided between the "creatives" versus the practical people? Yet surely, David Kelley suggests, creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his legendary design career and his own life, he offers ways to build the confidence to create. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curat...
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence

Mike Kinney: A pro wrestler's guide to confidence

You are more than you think you are, says former pro wrestler Mike Kinney -- you just have to find what makes you unique and use it to your advantage. For years Kinney "turned up" the parts of himself that made him special as he invented and perfected his wrestling persona, Cowboy Gator Magraw. In a talk equal parts funny and smart, he brings hi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_kinney_a_pro_wrestler_s_guide_to_confidence

Megan McArthur: A NASA astronaut's lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight

How does an astronaut prepare physically and mentally to launch into space? NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, who traveled to the International Space Station in April 2021 as part of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission, shares stellar life lessons on how to cultivate the resolve to do incredible things through preparation -- and a dash of bravery. A rare gli...
https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_mcarthur_a_nasa_astronaut_s_lessons_on_fear_confidence_and_preparing_for_spaceflight

Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are

(NOTE: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an ongoing debate among social scientists about robustness and reproducibility. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details as well as Amy Cuddy's response.) Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are

Bevy Smith: How to discover your authentic self -- at any age

In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later."
https://www.ted.com/talks/bevy_smith_how_to_discover_your_authentic_self_at_any_age

Gina Brillon: When people are "suspiciously kind"

Comedian Gina Brillon commands the stage with an uproarious stand-up performance, poking fun at everyday interactions and annoyances. "Have you ever had somebody say something wrong with such confidence that it made you question how you've been saying it your whole life?" she jokes.
https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_brillon_when_people_are_suspiciously_kind

Anne Marie Albano: How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety

Growing up means facing new challenges -- but for some kids, uncertain situations lead to anxiety that parents often seek to soothe. Psychologist Anne Marie Albano explains how constantly rushing to fix a child's problems can perpetuate a lifelong cycle of dependence and resentment -- and shares why a healthy dose of risk helps kids cultivate la...
https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_marie_albano_how_to_raise_kids_who_can_overcome_anxiety

Safwat Saleem: Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent

Artist Safwat Saleem grew up with a stutter -- but as an independent animator, he decided to do his own voiceovers to give life to his characters. When YouTube commenters started mocking his Pakistani accent, it crushed him, and his voice began to leave his work. Hear how this TED Fellow reclaimed his voice and confidence in this charming, thoug...
https://www.ted.com/talks/safwat_saleem_why_i_keep_speaking_up_even_when_people_mock_my_accent

Annie Bosler and Don Greene: How to practice effectively...for just about anything

Mastering any physical skill takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence. But what does practice actually do to make us better at things? Annie Bosler and Don Greene explain how practice affects the inner workings of our brains. [Directed by M...
https://www.ted.com/talks/annie_bosler_and_don_greene_how_to_practice_effectively_for_just_about_anything

Katherine Maher: What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs

Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public -- while also accounting for bias and d...
https://www.ted.com/talks/katherine_maher_what_wikipedia_teaches_us_about_balancing_truth_and_beliefs

Gina Gutierrez: The link between sex and imagination

Sex is as much mental as it is physical -- and imagination is the most powerful tool we have to expand our personal agency and capacity for pleasure, says sexual wellness storyteller Gina Gutierrez. The founder of audio-erotica company Dipsea, Gutierrez creates immersive audio stories designed to open up space to explore your desires and fantasi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_gutierrez_the_link_between_sex_and_imagination

Alex Gendler: The myth of Sisyphus

Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power. While his violation of the sacred hospitality tradition greatly angered the gods, it was Sisyphus' reckless confidence that proved to be his downfall -- resulting in Zeus condemning him for all eter...
https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_gendler_the_myth_of_sisyphus

Howard C. Stevenson: How to resolve racially stressful situations

If we hope to heal the racial tensions that threaten to tear the fabric of society apart, we're going to need the skills to openly express ourselves in racially stressful situations. Through racial literacy -- the ability to read, recast and resolve these situations -- psychologist Howard C. Stevenson helps children and parents reduce and manage...
https://www.ted.com/talks/howard_c_stevenson_how_to_resolve_racially_stressful_situations

Caroline Paul: To raise brave girls, encourage adventure

Gutsy girls skateboard, climb trees, clamber around, fall down, scrape their knees, get right back up -- and grow up to be brave women. Learn how to spark a little productive risk-taking and raise confident girls with stories and advice from firefighter, paraglider and all-around adventurer Caroline Paul.
https://www.ted.com/talks/caroline_paul_to_raise_brave_girls_encourage_adventure

Euvin Naidoo: Why invest in Africa

South African investment banker Euvin Naidoo explains why investing in Africa can make great business sense.
https://www.ted.com/talks/euvin_naidoo_why_invest_in_africa

Betsy Kauffman: 4 tips to kickstart honest conversations at work

Why is it so hard to speak up and productively disagree at work? Leadership and organization coach Betsy Kauffman shows how to bring the candid conversations that usually happen at the watercooler out into the open with four practical strategies you can implement right now to have honest, transparent discussions with your colleagues.
https://www.ted.com/talks/betsy_kauffman_4_tips_to_kickstart_honest_conversations_at_work

Emily Nagoski: The keys to a happier, healthier sex life

How can we unlock the door to our own authentic sexual well-being? Sex educator Emily Nagoski suggests that the key is realizing that we are all normal, whatever our proclivities. In this playful but informative take on sex positivity, she delves into the science of sexuality to demonstrate how we can shed our insecurities and define pleasure on...
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_the_keys_to_a_happier_healthier_sex_life

Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely: How can groups make good decisions?

We all know that when we make decisions in groups, they don't always go right -- and sometimes they go very wrong. How can groups make good decisions? With his colleague Dan Ariely, neuroscientist Mariano Sigman has been inquiring into how we interact to reach decisions by performing experiments with live crowds around the world. In this fun, fa...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mariano_sigman_and_dan_ariely_how_can_groups_make_good_decisions

Ashley Graham: Plus-size? More like my size

When Ashley Graham first started her modeling career, she was followed everywhere by a label she hates: "plus-size model." Defying such regressive pigeonholing, she explains how she stopped devaluing herself and reclaimed her body as her own.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_graham_plus_size_more_like_my_size

Stanley McChrystal: Listen, learn ... then lead

Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening and learning -- and addressing the possibility of failure.
https://www.ted.com/talks/stanley_mcchrystal_listen_learn_then_lead

Heidi Larson: Why rumors about vaccines spread -- and how to rebuild trust

Why do people distrust vaccines? Anthropologist Heidi Larson explores how medical rumors originate, spread and fuel resistance to vaccines worldwide. While vaccines cannot escape the "political and social turbulence" that surrounds them, she says, the first step to stopping the spread of disease is to talk to people, listen and build trust.
https://www.ted.com/talks/heidi_larson_why_rumors_about_vaccines_spread_and_how_to_rebuild_trust

Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh: How playing sports benefits your body... and your brain

The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many people love to glorify victory on the field, cheer for teams, and play sports. But should we be obsessed with sports? Are sports as good for us as we make them out to be, or are they just a fun and entertaining pastime? Leah Lagos and J...
https://www.ted.com/talks/leah_lagos_and_jaspal_ricky_singh_how_playing_sports_benefits_your_body_and_your_brain

Amy C. Edmondson: How to lead in a crisis

Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization -- big or small -- through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion.
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_c_edmondson_how_to_lead_in_a_crisis

Inge Missmahl: Bringing peace to the minds of Afghanistan

When Jungian analyst Inge Missmahl visited Afghanistan, she saw the inner wounds of war -- widespread despair, trauma and depression. And yet, in this county of 30 million people, there were only two dozen psychiatrists. Missmahl talks about her work helping to build the country's system of psychosocial counseling, promoting both individual and,...
https://www.ted.com/talks/inge_missmahl_bringing_peace_to_the_minds_of_afghanistan

Meg Jacobs: What few people know about the program that "saved" America

In 1932, one in four Americans was unemployed, marking the highest unemployment rate in the country's history. The Democratic presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a New Deal— a comprehensive set of legislation to support struggling citizens and put the country back to work. Meg Jacobs digs into the policies of this bold campaign...
https://www.ted.com/talks/meg_jacobs_what_few_people_know_about_the_program_that_saved_america

Anna Deavere Smith: Four American characters

Writer and actor Anna Deavere Smith gives life to author Studs Terkel, convict Paulette Jenkins, a Korean shopkeeper and a bull rider, excerpts from her solo show "On the Road: A Search for American Character."
https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_deavere_smith_four_american_characters

Michael Metcalfe: We need money for aid. So let’s print it.

During the financial crisis, the central banks of the United States, United Kingdom and Japan created $3.7 trillion in order to buy assets and encourage investors to do the same. Michael Metcalfe offers a shocking idea: could these same central banks print money to ensure they stay on track with their goals for global aid? Without risking inflat...
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_metcalfe_we_need_money_for_aid_so_let_s_print_it

Michelle Obama: A passionate, personal case for education

Speaking to an audience of students, US First Lady Michelle Obama reminds each one to take their education seriously -- and never take it for granted. This new, brilliant generation, she tells us, is the one that could close the gap between the world as it is and the world as it should be.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michelle_obama_a_passionate_personal_case_for_education
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