Have you heard about the TED Talk videos that are one of the most-watched video formats on YouTube? Well, TEDx Talk is a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes. These short talks are easy to consume and can fill you up with a strong sense of motivation and purpose!
So if you are nervous before a major presentation, a job interview, or anything that gives you the jitters, watch these TED Talks to get a high amount of confidence instilled in yourself.
1. Shashi Tharoor
A well educated mind vs. a well formed mind: Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor is a famous Indian politician, author and international diplomat. He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha. Additionally, he is also a great orator who is known to beautifully frame his sentiments with an amazing vocabulary. He usually speaks about politics, history, culture and policies across the world on various platforms.
Watch this TED Talk where he explains the education system and its role in shaping the future of India. He has also talked about how our educated youth is empowering the nation’s economy. By listening to this, you will understand the value of your education and learning to appear more confident at any career-oriented conversation, especially the interview.
2. Devdutt Pattnaik
India is not chaotic: Devdutt Pattanaik
Dr. Devdutt Pattnaik is a renowned author of 30 books, most of which are best-selling novels in India. He worked in the healthcare industry for a long period before switching to his current career as a writer. Pattnaik is a learned scholar of Indian mythology and he makes mythology easy to understand and relatable to the common man in an entertaining and insightful manner.
In this TED Talk, he explains how beautiful the country India is and how we can learn various theories from our mythological figures to practically implement them for the betterment of our lives. Watch his talk, and you can thank us later!
3. Arunachalam Muruganantham
The sanitary pad revolution : Muruganandam Arunachalam
Muruganantham is popularly known as “Padman” and has been a subject of an Akshay Kumar starrer Bollywood blockbuster. Coming from very humble roots, he is the inventor of the low-cost pad making the machine that is being successfully used in 23 states across India. He has been awarded Padma Shri by Govt. of India for his contribution to improving health & hygiene standards for rural women.
This TED Talk is one of the most-watched episodes where he tells about his inspiration, the beginning of his journey, the value of hard work and continuous “hope” and the power of dedication to make his dream come true. This video is a great source of inspiration and can bring confidence to any individual from any background. Muruganantham says with a smile “If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
4. Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kapur: We are the stories we tell ourselves
Shekhar Kapur is an Indian filmmaker, director and producer. He has received numerous awards for his contribution to Indian as well as international cinema. He is currently the president of the Film and Television Institute of India.
Shekhar Kapur in his TED Talk explains how chaos is a regular part of our life and how we should accept contradictions to keep our life moving forward. He quotes examples from his film Elizabeth to elaborate on the topic further. So, if you have hit a rough patch in life and everything around you seems chaotic, watch this Ted Talk to confront the challenges of life head-on!
5. Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani’s ideas for India’s future
Nilekani is an entrepreneur and the famous co-founder of the IT Giant Infosys. He also held a crucial role in the government’s tech-based programs, the biggest one being the Aadhar card. He was also awarded Padma Bhushan in the year 2006.
Listen to his TED Talk in which he speaks about his dream for India and how tech plays a pivotal role in transforming the country. You will be inspired by his vision, especially if you are from a tech background and are planning to pursue a career in the field of technology.
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