Not feeling motivated in your career? These five TED Talks by powerful women will inspire and re-energise you on your journey up the corporate ladder.
Not everyone finds their job fulfilling at all times. Or at all. But sometimes, all it takes is some wisdom from formidable women who are slaying their career game in the form of quick but insightful TED Talks. Here are five to Google and listen to for the dose of inspiration and motivation you need.
1. TEDWomen / Sheryl Sandberg / Why we have too few women leaders
This talk has garnered over 11 million views. In it, the COO of Facebook discusses why fewer women occupy top positions in their professions. She also gives three powerful pieces of advice to women who want to climb the corporate ladder and are aiming for the C-suite.
2. TEDxLytteltonWomen / Vumile Msweli / Help! I hate my job
Someone with an impressive resume, Vumile Msweli is an international speaker, career coach, founder and CEO of Hesed Consulting – a Pan-African consulting firm that specialises in coaching, human capital management, recruitment and training across Africa. So she *knows* her stuff!
3. TEDGlobal / Anne-Marie Slaughter / Can we have it all?
Women are still in this modern age for more work in the home than their male counterparts. They are also responsible for childcare, making it hard for them to work. This talk discusses changes that could be made in the system that could benefit both career women and men.
4. TEDxLytteltonWomen / Jean Chawapiwa / Doing business African woman style
This talk is by the Country Director for WEConnect International in South Africa – an organisation that identifies, registers, and certifies women-owned businesses and exposes them to global market opportunities. She also mentors women to become their best selves in the business world.
5. TED Talks / Elizabeth Gilbert / Your elusive creative genius
Yes, you recognise the name as this talk is by the author of the best-selling book, Eat, Pray, Love. In this talk – which has accumulated millions of views – she discusses the ways in which we can tap into their creative side and is one that all people in the creative fields should listen to.
