Today – March 8th – is International Women’s Day. In honor of this, I’ve curated five of my favorite TED Talks on, about and by women. Enjoy.
Casey Brown: “Know Your Worth, Then Ask For It”
Your boss probably isn’t paying you what you’re worth — instead, they’re paying you what they think you’re worth. Take the time to learn how to shape their thinking. Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and insights that can help you better communicate your value and get paid for your excellence.
Brene Brown: “The Power of Vulnerability”
Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, and love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, (a TED classic with over 12m views) she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “We Should All Be Feminists”
This is the 2012 talk which led to the 2014 book of the same name and which argues that feminism liberates both genders – at work and in life. Another TED classic with over 7m views, it’s shaping the thinking and expectations of a new generation of millennial feminists.
Mel Robbins: “How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over”
Mel Robbins is a married working mother of three, an ivy-educated criminal lawyer, and one of the top career and relationship experts in America. Widely respected for her grab-’em-by-the-collar advice and tough love, Robbins drills through the mental clutter that stands between people and what they want.
Susan Colantuono: “The Career Advice You Probably Didn’t Get”
You’re doing everything right at work, taking all the right advice, but you’re just not moving up. Why? Susan Colantuono shares a simple, surprising piece of advice you might not have heard before quite so plainly. This talk, while aimed at an audience of women, has universal takeaways — for men and women, new grads and midcareer workers.
