Nancy Kacungira speaks at a 2015 TEDx event in London.

A US State Department Professional Fellow, and the winner of the inaugural BBC World News Komla Award, Nancy began her media career as a radio presenter while still in University, working her way up from intern to Deputy Program Director by the time she received her first class degree. She then earned her Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the University of Leeds, where she graduated with distinction.In 2010 Nancy co-founded Blu Flamingo; a digital media management company that has now grown to manage an impressive roster of clients in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Nancy is currently a news anchor and the social media editor at Kenya’s most authoritative news channel, KTN. Her hallmark has been to pursue and create spaces for conversations about entrepreneurship and leadership, most notably on her weekly television show “Power Talk”, where industry leaders share ideas on seizing business opportunitie

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

www.tedxeuston.com Herman Mashaba is South African, born in 1959 in apartheid South Africa. Herman Mashabas academic dreams were shattered when his university was shut down due to political unrests. He subsequently started his business career selling hair products on a commission basis in Johannesburg. In 1985 he started to start his own hair care manufacturing business named «Black Like Me», becoming one of the first successful black entrepreneurs of that era. Herman has recently launched his autobiography, «Black Like You».

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

The keys to performing at one’s best.

Hari is a speaker, coach and author on the topics of self-leadership through selfmastery, high performance and personal energy management. Having worked in corporate London for many years, Hari left the comfort of a regular job to pursue the secrets to high performance. Dedicating himself to personal growth and mastery, Hari discovered that many high performing individuals had things in common. Patterns. Through his own experimentation and adoption of these patterns, Hari discovered something simple and remarkable all at once. The keys to performing at one’s best.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

«Born in Germany, trained in New Zealand and now based in Amsterdam, Timon Krause has aleady traveled every continent with his show. He studied at the Paul van Vliet Academy for performing arts and cabaret in the Hague as well as Philosophy in Amsterdam. He is currently studying for his masters degree in Philosophy in Leiden.

Timon has found the love of his life in magic. He published his first book on mindreading when he was merely 16 years old. He is the current holder of the title Best European Mentalist and the youngest mindreader to have been awarded this title – ever!

His career so far includes several live TV performances on national television, theater tours in Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand, competing at several championships including the World Championships of Magic, numerous radio performances, the release of several specialist publications and a decade of experience as a performer.» Born in Germany, trained in New Zealand and now based in Amsterdam, Timon Krause has aleady traveled every continent with his show. He studied at the Paul van Vliet Academy for performing arts and cabaret in the Hague as well as Philosophy in Amsterdam. He is currently studying for his masters degree in Philosophy in Leiden.

Timon has found the love of his life in magic. He published his first book on mindreading when he was merely 16 years old. He is the current holder of the title Best European Mentalist and the youngest mindreader to have been awarded this title – ever!

His career so far includes several live TV performances on national television, theater tours in Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand, competing at several championships including the World Championships of Magic, numerous radio performances, the release of several specialist publications and a decade of experience as a performer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Often called «The New Einstein,» Olympia LePoint is best known for her role as an award-winning rocket scientist, science entertainer and educator driving to help people overcome fear. As an internationally-recognized science leader, LePoint helped launch NASAs Endeavour, Discovery, Columbia, and Atlantis Space Shuttles. She successfully helped launch 28 Space Shuttle Missions into Space. She won The 2004 Boeing Company Professional Excellence Award, and The 2003 Engineer of the Year «Modern Day Technology Leader» Award.  Mathaphobia: How You Can Overcome Your Math Fears and Become a Rocket Scientist is her debut self-help, educational book designed to empower adults and help students ace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education.
 
As CEO of OL Consulting Corporation, LePoint publishes educational books and executive produces Science TV shows.  With her extensive experience as a  math professor, LePoint educates in person and through the media. As a top-five graduate, LePoint holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mathematics, and a Masters of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University Northridge.  LePoint advises for educational PBS TV programming with Wind Dancer Films, coaches through keynote speeches and workshops, and is as a media personality for TV, Radio, News Publications and Social Media outlets.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Zibby Lindholm has always loved to share her opinions with the world. After years of others wondering how to build similar confidence, Zibby decided to share her experiences and her solutions. She provides a path that people may take to develop their thread of confidence. Throughout her talk, she seeks to prove that confidence is not an innate quality, using the talk itself as an example. When not obsessing over the latest Marvel or Star Wars movie trailer, Zib can be found skipping around campus to visit with all of her classmates. On the other hand, her natural habitat is the water and one can find her kicking names and taking ass in the waves. Or playing *drowning* in a game of waterpolo. She absolutely loves sleeping in and diving into new books from the comfort of her king-size fleece blanket. Always up for a vibrant discussion about science or Harry Potter, she will happily seek out the strangest of adventures. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

www.tedxfremont.com What if someone told you to floss only one tooth everyday? Or start the new year, not with grand resolutions, but with a simple challenge… like ONE pushup a day? BJ Fogg shows us that the key to lasting change does not lie in planning big, monumental changes, but in thinking really, really small. Chosen by Fortune Magazine as one of «10 New Gurus You Should Know», Fogg directs the Persuasive Tech Lab at Stanford University.
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In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Dr. Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu, kader motifinin doğduğumuz evden başlayarak yavaş yavaş oluştuğunu, bu yüzden eninde sonunda çocukken aldığımız yaraların bizi götürdüğü yere gittiğimizi anlatıyor. «En çok yaralayanlar, en çok yara alanlardır» diyor ve bu motifi hep birlikte tanıyarak hem kendi kaderimizi hem de çocuklarımızın kaderini değiştirebileceğimizi gözler önüne seriyor. ***
Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu, 1947 yılında Ankara’da doğdu. İlk ve orta öğrenimini TED Ankara Kolejinde tamamladı. 1966 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesine girdi.
Önce TRT Ankara Radyosu’nda, daha sonra da TRT televizyonunda, kadrolu spiker ve sunucu olarak görev yaptı. 1972’de Tıp Fakültesinden mezun olduktan sonra Hacettepe Üniversitesi Psikiyatri Bölümünde uzmanlık eğitimine başladı.
07.03.2005 tarihinde Ankaranın ilk özel psikiyatri merkezi olan Madalyon Psikiyatri Merkezi’ni kurdu. Sonrasında «Günahın Üç Rengi», “Hayata Dön”, “Kral Kaybederse” adlı kitaplarını yayımladı.*** This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

While studying to become a clinical psychologist, Dr. Xavier Amador had a life-altering experience when his older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. In an effort to understand and help his brother, he and his colleagues at Colombia University uncovered a new way to approach patients previously thought to be in denial. An internationally renowned clinical and forensic psychologist and leader in his field. His forensic cases include Theodore Kaczynski (Unabomber), Jared Loughner (Congresswoman Gabby Gifford shooting), and the 911 co-conspirators (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees). His books, authoritative clinical research, worldwide speaking tours and extensive work in television news and entertainment make him truly unique among his peers. His expertise has been called upon by government, industry and the broadcast and print media where he has appeared as a frequent expert for CNN, ABC News, NBC News, NBC Today Show Fox News Channel, CBS 60 Minutes, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Cosmo, Wall Street Journal and many other national and international news outlets. He is the Founder of the LEAP Institute and the nonprofit LEAP Foundation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)