Dr. Karyn's TEDx Talk
“Why Confidence Is The Secret To Great Leaders At Work & Home”
The Three Chairs™ Leadership Framework
A Powerful FREE Resource With Discussion Questions So:
- Managers Can Watch With Their Teams
- Teachers Can Watch With Their Students (Gr. 4-12)
- Parents Can Watch With Their Kids / Teens
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TEDxRyersonU · February 2022
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Confidence is the secret to great leadership at every age, from students to CEO's.
Learn The Secret To Great Leaders At Work & Home
After studying the data and coaching for over 25 years with organizations and families across 17 countries, Dr. Karyn found the answer: confidence.
Research shows that our level of confidence shapes every decision we make – influencing our:
- Communication
- Friendships
- Relationships
- Goal-Setting
- Perfectionism
- Mental Health
To make this easy to understand, she created The Three Chairs™ Framework – a visual leadership model that helps all ages understand how confidence impacts everyday life.
In her TEDx Talk, she shares her personal journey, teaches practical steps to build confidence, and delivers a message of hope for everyone from pre-teens to business leaders.
Ranked Top 10 In The World
Out of thousands of TEDx talks published in 2022, Dr. Karyn's made the world's Top 10 most popular list.
Free Discussion Guides
Turn the talk into a real conversation — pick the guide that fits your world.
For Families
Discussion questions to help you talk through the ideas on confidence with your own kids and teens.
Get The GuideFor Schools (Grades 4-12)
Discussion questions built for classrooms, grades 4 through 12, to teach confidence alongside the talk.
Get The GuideFor Organizations
Discussion questions for teams, to turn the talk into a real conversation about confidence at work.
Get The GuideFrequently Asked Questions
What is the talk about?
The Three Chairs™ framework — how your confidence level shapes decisions around communication, relationships, goal-setting, perfectionism, and mental health.
How can this talk be relatable to such a wide audience — from teens to CEOs?
Because the talk is about confidence, and how our attitude impacts all of our decision-making — from communication and goal-setting to friendships and mental health.
I'm a parent — what's the best way to watch this with my kids or teens?
Print the free discussion questions, let your kids know this was a Top 10 TEDx Talk in the world (2022), and watch it together over pizza or their favorite meal, saving the discussion questions for the end. Share your own story about the chairs if you feel comfortable.
I'm a teacher — what's the best way to watch this with my students?
Print the free discussion questions, let your students know this was a Top 10 TEDx Talk in the world (2022), and go through the questions together as a class. Be careful not to put anyone on the spot — some teachers instead ask students to write a short reflection on what they learned about themselves after watching. Share your own story about the chairs if you feel comfortable.
I'm a manager — what's the best way to watch this with my team?
Print the free discussion questions and let your team know you're doing something special for a lunch & learn. Book a quiet boardroom, order lunch, and go through the discussion questions together as a team.
Bring Confidence To Your Team, Classroom Or Home.
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