We’ve been talking about book clubs this week and gathering with friends to chat, in this Ted Talk author Priya Parker shares three easy steps to turn your parties, dinners, meetings and holidays into meaningful, transformative gatherings. It’s a must watch.
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Five Ways To Listen Better
It’s Ted Talk Wednesday and while we are on the topic of podcasts and listening we have found a little beauty for you. 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.
Why good leaders make you feel safe.
This is hands down one of our favourite Ted Talks of all time and by the look of the 10.5 million views…it appears to be yours too. Simon Sinek explores why good leaders make you feel safe. Definitely worth taking a break and watching with a cup of tea.
The real reason female entrepreneurs get less funding
Women own 39 percent of all businesses in the US, but female entrepreneurs get only two percent of venture funding. In this eye opening Ted Talk Dana Kanze shares research suggesting that it might be the types of questions start-up founders get asked when they’re invited to pitch.
Listening to shame
Brené Brown, whose earlier Ted Talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head on. It’s funny, raw and vulnerable. A must watch.
The Power of Vulnerability
With over 41 million views 😯, this Ted Talk is a must watch! It’s poignant, funny and Brene Brown shares a deep insight from her research, to help us understand humanity.
Grow your own fresh air
Did you know with just three common house plants you can grow fresh air? Researcher Kamal Meattle sees us through this in his inspiring Ted Talk.
Music is medicine. Music is sanity.
Music can be instrumental to change lives. In this inspiring Ted Talk Robert Gupta, violinist with the LA Philharmonic, talks about a violin lesson he once gave to a brilliant, schizophrenic musician and what he learned.
Science vs Wonder
Does science ruin the magic of life? In this grumpy but very charming monologue, Robin Ince makes the argument against with the idea that the more we learn about the astonishing behaviour of the universe, the more we stand in awe.
This is what happens when you reply to spam email
What happens when you reply to suspicious emails? Follow along this great Ted Talk as writer and comedian James Veitch narrates a hilarious exchange with a spammer who offered to cut him in on a hot deal.