Whether you are a high level manager or a recently graduated intern walking into the workforce, confidence plays a significant role in how you perform. Like many things in life, building your confidence is a lot easier said than done. With this in mind, ADMIN’s team went on a hunt for TED Talks that not only help you build confidence at work, but talks that inspire you to get outside of your comfort zone. We found a lot of great talks on the TED Talk platform, but rounded out the list to these five influential talks that will get your confidence juices going!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH: How to build your confidence – and spark it in others.
Brittany Packnett knows a little about building confidence. She is an activist, a writer, and an educator and in this TED Talk she shares three ways that you can ‘crack the code of confidence.’ Not only that, but this inspiring talk looks at how building our own confidence can lend to helping others spark a little confidence of their own. A wonderful conversation that will have you ready to go after all the ambitious dreams inside of you.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH: Your body language may shape who you are.
While the research presented in this talk is part of an ongoing debate among social scientists, there’s no denying the interest surrounding Amy Cuddy’s opinion on body language. We all know that body language has a direct impact on what others think of us, but Amy’s studies also showcase how our body language changes how we see ourselves. From eye contact to power posing, this talk it is an intriguing take on how we can boost our confidence levels through our bodies.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH: A pro wrestler’s guide to confidence.
We weren’t so sure we would find the inspiration needed to boost our confidence in pro wrestler Mike Kinney, but we were wrong. Listening to Kinney’s talk on how his invention of his wrestling persona, Cowboy Gator Magraw, built his confidence and pushed him to live to his full potential, was captivating. His talk is funny, charming and unpredictable. It also sparks a little something inside of you to remember that you are much more than you think you are.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH: To raise brave girls, encourage adventure.
You may be wondering why this talk made it to our list, but we promise you this 12 minute talk packs a lot of punch. With women still fighting for a seat at the table in business, we need to put more effort into raising females in a world where they can be brave and subsequently – confident. Caroline’s talk speaks to how encouraging young girls to go into life taking productive risks will ultimately lead to confident women who have stories to tell and the scars to back them up!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH: How to build your creative confidence.
No matter your industry, there is often a need to be creative in your work. But what happens when you lack the confidence to explore your creativity? Business owner David Kelley share his insights on how his own career in design pushed him to be confident when it came to creativity and how even the practical people in the workplace can build up their creative confidence too.
Want to see more of our favorite TED Talks? Check out our top picks from 2019 here.