Forget Netflix and chill - truly successful women Ted Talk and chill!
Just kidding, I’m not willing to give up my Orange Is The New Black binge sessions either. But while I do still enjoy the occasional Netflix marathon, I’ve found that watching inspiring talks leave me feeling empowered, educated and motivated.
I’ve struggled with confidence for a long time. My dream was always to start my own business, yet even though I’d been working in the world’s top companies for more than a decade, I still thought I was too inexperienced.
Then it hit me: the problem was not about me not being ready - I was. The problem was that I thought I couldn’t do it. It was mindset, it was all in my head!
I proved this to myself when, after shifting my mindset and working on my self worth, I launched my own company in 2018. The only thing standing between me and success was my lack of self confidence, and once I overcame that struggle, I was able to stop the negative self-talk and start focusing on building a successful business.
That’s not to say it was easy, though.
Changing your mindset can be difficult when you’ve been struggling with self confidence for decades. Even today, as a female founder, I still sometimes catch myself going back to negative thought patterns.
That’s when I turn to these Ted Talks.
These are some of my favourite videos for when I need a reminder that I am a confident, successful business woman, capable of anything I set my mind to. My hope is that you will watch them and feel just as empowered as I do!
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- 3 Lessons On Success From An Arab Businesswoman
As a mother and successful business woman living in a society that values men above women, Leila talks about how women like her have had to be their own role models.
She takes her struggles and turns them into valuable lessons, both in her career and as a mother to her children. Watch this video if you’re juggling work and home, and feeling undervalued in either or both.
- The Magic Of Not Giving A F****
In this Ted Talk, bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck teaches us how to save our time, money and energy and spend them on the things we truly care about.
As women, we often feel the need to say “yes” to everything, wanting to please people rather than putting ourselves first. After watching this, you’ll have the confidence to say “no” to the things that don’t serve you, allowing yourself to create space for the things that do.
- Meet Yourself: A User's Guide to Building Self-Esteem
In the age of social media, we often feel the need to compare ourselves to others, which can really take a toll on our self confidence.
In this Ted Talk, Niko Everett teaches us how to stop doing that, and instead of learning to see magnificence within ourselves. Watch this video if you want to see yourself in a new, beautiful light.
- Girl Up: The Secrets To An Extraordinary Life
This is one of my favourite Ted Talks. Courtney Ferrell is incredibly energetic and inspiring, and in this talk, she empowers women to live an extraordinary life with confidence and independence.
Watch this Ted Talk if you’re feeling stuck and uninspired.
- The Skill Of Self Confidence
What I love about this Ted Talk is that Dr. Ivan Joseph proves that confidence is a skill that anybody can learn. The best part is that he gives actionable steps to improve your confidence - a must-watch!
- Why Thinking You’re Ugly Is Bad For You
You are beautiful, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
If you rolled your eyes as you read that, I invite you to watch this Ted Talk. Meaghan Ramsey shares valuable tips to improve the way you view yourself.
- Know Your Worth, And Then Ask For It
As women in the working world, we experience this often. Whether it is with the gender pay gap or whether it’s simply being shut down by a male colleague, we’ve all been in a situation where we have been undervalued.
Watch this talk by Casey Brown if you want to learn how to always know your worth, and ensure others to do.
- Plus-size? More Like My Size
If you’ve ever struggled with your weight this one for you! As Ashley Graham puts it in this body positive Ted Talk, your thighs are just so sexy they can’t stop rubbing each other!
Watch this video if you’re struggling with body issues. I promise, 10 minutes later you’ll be loving every dimple, curve and “imperfection”.
- The Power Of Believing That You Can Improve
What I love most about this video is that it proves you are capable of so much - all you have to do is have the right mindset.
Watch this Ted Talk by Carol Dweck if you’re struggling to push past negative thought patterns.
- Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
Have you ever heard of “power posing”? In this Ted Talk, Amy Cuddy teaches us how to use our body language to trick ourselves into feeling confident, improving our chances of success.
If you’re looking for practical advice on improving your confidence, watch this video!
I hope these will inspire you to keep chasing your big dreams, gorgeous!
Yours in business and beauty,
Rung
Dream. Dare. Do.
P.S. Don’t forget, you can download our FREE 15 Day Confidence Challenge and join women around the globe as they step into their highest, most confident selves.
The challenge contains 15 simple daily exercises that will only take a minute each day, but will leave you feeling completely confident, empowered and ready to take on the world!
