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The Colour Compass: Career & Communication | Bazallahi Muhammad | TEDxSkyline University Nigeria
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 16:30
[Music] So, what is your favorite color. Is it black. Is it blue. Or is it yellow.Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We often take colors for granted. We see it, we wear it, we even decorate with it.But what if I told you that colors are more than just aesthetic. They determine who we are and they determine what we can become. I have always been drawn to the color blue.It has shaped my decision. My entire world is different shades of blue. Ever since I was a child, I like the color of blue.My favorite cart ...
The Secret to Great Public Speaking (No, It's Not Confidence) | Jess Ekstrom | TEDxSugar Creek Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-17 16:42
Core Argument - Public speaking is not about self-importance but about serving the audience's needs [2][3] - Shifting focus from being a "spotlight speaker" (focused on self-perception) to a "lighthouse speaker" (focused on the listener's needs) is key to effective public speaking [3][4] - Authenticity and relatability are more important than perfection or forced confidence in connecting with an audience [3][5] Overcoming Fear and Vulnerability - The fear of public speaking often stems from the pressure to be perfect, which creates vulnerability [3] - Traditional advice to "speak up" or "take up space" can be ineffective as it shifts the focus back to the speaker [3] - Relatability makes a speaker more reliable and creates a stronger connection with the audience [3] Practical Application - To become a better public speaker, one should focus on delivering valuable information that serves the audience [2][3] - Great speakers prioritize the audience's importance over their own [3] - Understanding the listener's needs and having a strong belief in one's ability to help are crucial for effective communication [5]
Public Speaking is Easy: Lessons from Comedy | Danny Garg | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 16:40
Who is this guy and how did he end up going from a shy, introverted nerd to performing comedy around London. I know what you're thinking. Puberty.But on a more serious note, how did he get here when just a few years ago, he was an absolute introvert who dreaded any form of attention. Like most people, I wasn't born with confidence. I used to overthink every social interaction and avoid the spotlight at all costs.But there was always this lingering thought in my head. If I could just get over my fear of publ ...
The Power Of The Spoken Word: A Thought Journey | Thando Best | TEDxBath University
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-12 15:50
Good afternoon. Or which welcome had the bigger impact on you. Well, based off your reactions, I'm going to assume the former, the welcome that used my voice or the spoken word even.Name something else that has the power to facilitate the education of our youth, ally previously ostracized countries, and be the carrier of teachings for generations to come. Now, I know that's quite the thought to just throw on you, but here's another one. Imagine if I took your voice away.Let me go into your mind. I bet some ...