4 TED talks you need to watch

If you feel like you’re losing some serious motivation or you’re in a bit of a rut, these TED talks can boost your confidence whilst giving you some great tips along the way. Check out some of our favourites, based on the amount of time you have free.

Got a meeting? Take a walk by Nilofer Merchant
At just three and a half minutes, you can watch this on your lunch break. Business innovator Nilofer Merchant suggests the idea of ‘walking meetings’ and ditching the office when you’re sharing good ideas with others. Whilst you walk and talk, you can also say goodbye to the calories you put on at breakfast and feel so much better when you return to work.

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Be an opportunity maker by Kare Anderson
Forbes columnist Kare Anderson shares her own story of dealing with shyness and how she eventually opened up her world by helping other people and working on their talents and passions. The talk is truly inspirational and very interesting, so it’s worth a nine minutes of your time even if you’re not particularly shy.

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How to find work you love by Scott Dinsmore
Founder of Live Your Legend, a career platform which helps people find their passion, Scott Dinsmore shares what he learned about careers after he quit his job. If you’re looking for some inspiration and feel like you’re stuck in a rut, spend just 17 minutes watching this as you will soon learn how to find out what matters to you the most.

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Your body language shapes who you are by Amy Cuddy
If you have 20 minutes’ spare before you head to bed, watch this. Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist, explains just how important body language is at work, how it affects the way people look at us and how we even see ourselves. She explains the concept of ‘power posing’ and how it can have a significant impact on your chance of success.

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