Matthew Williams believes that sport has the power to change lives.

Musician Emily King is living proof that if you want to change your mind (and your art), the best thing you can do is change your scenery.

In her groundbreaking book Girls & Sex, Peggy Orenstein explores the changing landscape of modern sexual expectations and its troubling impact on adolescents and young women.

Photo: James Duncan Davidson David Kelley starts off his story in third grade, at Oakdale School in Ohio. His friend Brian was making a horse out of clay. One of the girls sitting at his table looked over and said, "that's terrible! That's not what a horse looks like." Brian's shoulders sank, he wadded up the clay and threw away his horse...

An illustrator and graphic journalist with a background in social work, Wendy MacNaughton believes drawing is an essential tool to help everyone -- young and old -- slow down, look closely and connect with one another.

Mindy Scheier is the founder of the Runway of Dreams Foundation. Prior to launching the nonprofit, Mindy spent over 20 years working in fashion as a key member of the design team for the INC collection and stylist for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Which TED Talks were watched most in 2019? These talks reflect a year defined by fighting for what's right, believing in the good despite all the bad, supporting others and yourself -- and hoping for the best in the decade to come.

Meaghan Ramsey believes in business growth that stems from real social change.

Rory Stewart -- a perpetual pedestrian, a diplomat, an adventurer and an author -- is the member of British Parliament for Penrith and the Border.

Dr. Jessica Garza is an accomplished global business, sport and transformational coach, speaker and author.

Susan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind.

UPDATE OCTOBER 2017: The science of power poses is one of ongoing study. Please check our update on Amy Cuddy's talk for the latest research in this area of science. There's one very important thing that everyone should do before heading into a job interview, giving a big speech or attempting an athletic feat. According to Amy Cuddy, a so...

About this event: This year we choose Confidence as our main event theme, since it's one of the basics of human interaction. All human relations are based in the confidence between the individuals. But isn't only present in that form, and it's because our economic systems are based in the Confidence that we as society has in it, as we do in all kinds of instituti...

Strategic planner Thomas Barnett has advised US leaders on national security since the end of the Cold War. His bold ideas about the future of warfare and the military are spelled out in his best-selling book The Pentagon's New Map.

About this event: Through inspiring confidence and empowering change, our theme for TEDxKPMGRiyadh aims to unlock the potential of young professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds and inspire them to be the leaders of the future. Here’s to ideas worth spreading Here’s to inspiring confidence and empowering change

In addition to her incredible WNBA basketball career, Renee Montgomery is a vocal advocate for equality and social justice reform.

TED Fellow Matilda Ho is shaping the startup landscape to create more sustainable food systems in China.

About this event: Join us as we watch a pre-recorded TEDTalk and discuss "confidence", failure, and perseverance. We look forward to seeing you there!

Recognized as one of the greatest scientific innovators of our time, Joanne Chory studies the genetic codes of plants. Her goal: to use plants to help fight climate change.

On the final day of TED2015, Curator Chris Anderson reveals an exclusive video conversation between him and his Holiness the Dalai Lama, filmed in Vancouver in October 2014. In their talk, the Dalai Lama speaks about two kinds of happiness, how all humans can coexist, and the cooperation between science and Buddhism. And most important, that...

About this event: Experience videos of talks about being yourself and standing strong. Videos will touch on bullying, confidence, and self-discovery. Limited seating available.

About this event: Only bad news is good news. The saying is outdated while the fact is: wherever we follow the news we read about war, crime, collapse and tragedy. Information that does not encourage or foster confidence: Failure is an ever present topic and therefore an everpresent fear. "Will I fail?". Allain de Botton said at the TEDActive conference in Oxford...

Kevin B. Jones is a life-long student of human nature, fascinated most by the decision-making capacity intrinsic to each of us.

A political strategist focused on creating a better future, Tom Rivett-Carnac works at the highest levels of business and government to find creative ways to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis.

About this event: The consequences of 2020 are not just a political and economical matter, we’ve all been affected society. This pandemic was the nail in the coffin of the already exhausted younger and old generation that was facing many challenges, such as the stillness of the job market and the underlying feeling of disconnection and exclusion from social dynam...

About this event: The thing that feel to experience TED, Confidence, Break expectations, Interesting, Show more than expectations. AND The thing that "THE UNEXPECTED PRESENT" is given when your usual days. How your moment is in ?

About this event: As part of our new series of #TEDxCoventGardenSalon events we cannot wait for the first one up with our very own TEDxCoventGardenWomen previous speaker, the wonderful Michelle Elman on 4th Sep. Michelle, a leading part of the body positive movement, is not only a bestselling author, but also a five-board accredited body confidence coach and an ...

Darieth Chisolm is an Emmy-winning television personality, former NBC News Anchor, entrepreneur, author, international speaker and life and business coach.

About this event: Uncertainty can be stressful,exciting, unnerving and confidence building. It is the very condition that impels man to unfold his powers. This event explores uncertainty and many more ideas through TEDx talks by inspiring and innovative speakers in and around Qatar

About this event: This TEDx Youth event is about young voices and inspiring ideas. Students will be speaking about a range of topics, from confidence to car-free cities, giving voice to ideas that they are passionate about.