TED & Talks

Stanford lecturer and entrepreneur Matt Abrahams is an expert on interpersonal communication and presentation. His talk at TEDxMontaVistaHighSchool’s 2015 Spring conference explains the ins and outs of impromptu and public speaking. Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. Matt teaches both Strategic Communication and Effective Communication at Stanford University’s Graduate School

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Most 12-year-olds love playing videogames — Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them. After developing iPhone apps like “Bustin Jeiber,” a whack-a-mole game, he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers. (Filmed at

You can learn things 250% faster by unlocking your ‘flow state.’ Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► How to enter ‘flow state’ on command https://youtu.be/znwUCNrjpD4 To achieve peak performance, we must learn to get our biology to work for us rather than against us. There is a very tight coupling

Have you had an important relationship end and felt a bit stuck on how to move on? Clinical psychologist Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone calls this “emotional baggage” or “unfinished business” and speaks about a 3-step process that could help you wrap things up and “finish the feeling”. Antonio is a clinical psychologist and associate professor at

Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we’re still pretty terrible at it. Cognitive psychologist LeeAnn Renniger shares a scientifically proven method for giving effective feedback. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how

Strategy advisor Roger Martin explains how 2,000 year old military thinking is useful in modern business strategy. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Navy SEAL has a ’40 Percent Rule’ and it’s the key to overcoming mental barriers ► https://youtu.be/9I_u4oZqF8c Business leaders can gain valuable insights from history’s great military strategists.

What’s the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory — and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire

Bad driver. Math wizard. Model minority. In this hilarious and insightful talk, eighteen-year-old Canwen Xu shares her Asian-American story of breaking stereotypes, reaffirming stereotypes, and driving competently on her way to buy rice. Canwen Xu’s slogan for life is “Canwen can win.” Born in Nanjing, China, she moved to the United States when she was

Why do the worst people rise to power? University College London professor Brian Klaas responds. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Why psychopaths rise to power ► https://youtu.be/PpyIZ4DGIK8 George Washington famously didn’t want to become the president of the United States, but he accepted the job and performed it well. That’s

Hamdi Ulukaya is a pioneer of the natural food movement and the founder of Chobani, one of the fastest-growing food companies of the last decade. Watch his full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/SGTMSV8QUrs

Former Denver Broncos running back Reggie Rivers discusses how focusing on your goals is the one sure way NOT to achieve them. With humor and insight he goes on to explain how focusing on your behaviors is how you achieve goals. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized

How to take drugs safely, with the author of “The Drug Users Bible” Dominic Milton Trott Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►►https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up next ►► Smart drugs: All-natural brain enhancers made by mother nature https://youtu.be/I5fIB6X_Mcc Over a 10 year period, Dominic Milton Trott self-administered 157 psychoactive drugs and documented his experiences on each one.

Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there’s a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life — serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you — gives you something to hold onto. Learn more about the difference between being happy and

Jessica McCabe tell us the story of her life. Once a gifted child with bright future, who later lives a life of a constant failures, because one thing – her ADHD diagnosis. Until one thing changed everything and she realized, that she is not alone. Her Youtube channel HowtoADHD is dedicated to help not only

Former Yale professor Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of super longevity ► https://youtu.be/B_CqKVU19ec Dr. Morgan Levine, author of “True Age,” explains how the impact of diet on aging and longevity is determined by three factors:

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe

Marianna Pascal shows how the secret to speaking a new language with confidence is all about attitude, not ability. Marianna Pascal helps professionals achieve greater success in life by communicating effectively in English. Marianna began her career as an actor and performed across her native Canada in film television and on stage for 15 years.

This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Laurie Santos’ next interview ► https://youtu.be/FOFYc2voq9E Sometimes, it’s really hard to be happy. And there’s a reason for that: The human brain isn’t hard-wired for happiness.

How you define Stephen Duneier depends on how you came to know him. Some define him as an expert institutional investor, while others know him as a large scale installation artist, avid outdoorsman, professor, decision strategist, coach, business leader, mindfulness extremist, author, speaker, daredevil or Guinness world record holder. In his talk, Stephen explains that

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Imagine being by yourself in the dead center of a 3,000-foot vertical cliff — without a rope to catch you if you fall. For professional rock climber Alex Honnold, this dizzying scene marked the culmination of a decade-long

Age expert Dr. Morgan Levine explains why living to 100 is the wrong goal. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of super longevity ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_CqKVU19ec Dr. Morgan Levine suggests that we should aim for living better, not just longer. In her book, “True Age,” Levine introduces the idea of

Frederik Imbo studied theatre at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and has acted in lots of television series. He founded Imboorling and now has over 15 years’ experience in stimulating and supporting people. With the aim of improving their communication skills Frederik gives presentations, workshops, training courses and personal coaching sessions to anyone prepared to

Financial expert Paula Pant explains how you can afford anything, but not everything. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, William Ackman: Everything you need to know about finance and investing in under an hour ► https://youtu.be/WEDIj9JBTC8 It’s oh-so-easy to look at shiny, quickly rewarding options for your money as a ticket

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. Adam hosts the TED Audio Collective podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant–a show that

In a fascinating review of clinical research on the impacts of microbes on human behavior, Kathleen McAuliffe provides a microbiological perspective to the age-old questions: “Is there such a thing as free will?” and “Am I captain of my ship?” In her talk, she explores the microbiotas in our gut and their potential influences on

Only 2% of Alzheimer’s is 100% genetic. The rest is up to your daily habits. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► 4 ways to hack your memory https://youtu.be/SCsztDMGP7o People want a perfect memory. They wish that they can remember everything that they want to remember. But it doesn’t work like

One half of the artist duo DRIFT, Lonneke Gordijn aims to reconnect people to the planet through immersive, technology-driven installations, sculptures and performances. Watch her full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/irXSdueKyOs

http://www.ted.com In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening — to other people and the world around you. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Chris Lonsdale is Managing Director of Chris Lonsdale & Associates, a company established to catalyse breakthrough performance for individuals and senior teams. In addition, he has also developed a unique and integrated approach to learning that gives people the means to acquire language or complex

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