The 10 Best Personal Development Ted Talks to Improve Any Skill

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In this article, you can find our recommendations for the Best Personal Development Ted Talks.

In fact, these are talks that we recognise as being the best for supporting personal development. To help you to become the very best version of yourself.

Below are 10 Ted Talks with each one providing a unique stance on something to learn. From Chip Kidd’s Apple and Apple to Malcolm Gladwell’s believe that Goliath was the victim.

Designing Books is No Laughing Matter. OK, it is.

Recommended because Chip Kidd is funny and shares some great lessons about how to present better. Besides, look out for the Apple drawn on a flip chart.

Chip Kidd, a renowned graphic designer and associate art director at Alfred A. Knopf, is best known for the iconic T-Rex image that he designed for Jurassic Park. Kidd lectures frequently on graphic art and design, comics, and his book jacket work.

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More goes into a book cover than you think

 

Smart Failure for a Fast-Changing World

Recommended because, in short, Eddie just puts it all in perspective!

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Three important changes we should understand for better productivity

Jill Bolte Taylor – My stroke of Insight

Recommended because Jill has a real brain on stage with her. Furthermore, she understands how the brain works!

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She researched on herself during a real-life stroke. Hear her story.

Try Something New for 30 Days

Matt Cutts suggests trying something for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals that stick.

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This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals

10 Top Time-Saving Tech Tips

Well, worth a watch because he enthusiastically shares some simple time saving tips. Besides, it only takes 5 minutes.

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10 simple, clever tips for computer, web, smartphone and camera users

Best Ted Talks on Personal Development: Got a Meeting? Take a Walk

Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health — let ideas flow while you walk and talk.

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A small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health

How to Avoid Death by Powerpoint

David Phillips has become the leading Swedish figurehead in the art of making presentations. Furthermore, he is also author of the ground-breaking book “How To Avoid Death By PowerPoint” published in more than 30 countries.

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20 minutes to get better with your PowerPoint skills

 

How to Speak so that People Want To Listen

As the sound expert demonstrates some useful vocal exercises and shares tips on how to speak with empathy. In addition, he offers his vision for a sonorous world of listening and understanding.

Links to video about Julian Treasure Ted Talks How to speak so that People want to Listen
Take an extra minute to think before speaking

The Best Personal Development Ted Talks: The Unheard Story of David and Goliath

It’s a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. In fact, the story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for an unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about?

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The story of a common shorthand for an unlikely victory

Best Ted Talks on Personal Development: How to Use One Paper Towel

You use paper towels to dry your hands every day, but chances are, you’re doing it wrong. In this enlightening and funny short talk, Joe Smith reveals the trick to perfect paper towel technique.

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You will remember this video every time you wash your hands

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