In this collection of short talks, discover 12 thought-provoking perspectives on human leadership, strategy, and change
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12 ideas to challenge how you lead and learn
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TEDx speakers at Ashridge House
A more human way to lead
How can human imperfection make better leaders? How can people create and lead futures that they really care about? What makes doubt, discomfort and vulnerability so valuable for learning? In this TEDx collection, 12 speakers explore the messy reality of human leadership, inviting leaders to learn more about themselves, their organizations, and society.
Our deep belief in the power of human leadership and learning is the theme that underpinned our 2026 TEDx event, hosted at the spectacular Ashridge House, our flagship Executive Education campus.
“It is the power of human leadership and our very human capacity to keep learning that enables people and organizations to adapt, succeed and thrive in today's ever-changing world.”
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The messy business of being human
Leadership starts with understanding ourselves. When we pay attention to misalignment, own our flaws, acknowledge who we really are, and listen to what our bodies are telling us, we discover who we are as leaders and how to lead other people.
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What your body knows before you do
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“The Look”: What sets elite teams apart?
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Junk Code Leadership
How to lead a brighter future
How we lead shapes the future. Explore what it means to lead in the service of others, collaborate in an increasingly polarized world, have the conversations that really matter, and what we can learn from a true story of transformation.
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Too busy to transform? How great leaders make time for the conversations that matter
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The power of a lollipop: A story from the front line
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Collaborating… in the grit of our differences
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In the world’s upskilling emergency, how we lead learning matters more than what we make
Learning from doubt and discomfort
Learning isn’t easy – but that's the point. In our doubt, discomfort, and challenges, we discover not only who we are, but who we have the potential to become. And how even one small action can make the biggest difference.
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Itchy armpit moments
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Doubt as a superpower
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The hidden cost of never showing weakness
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“Impact” isn’t what you think it is
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TEDx Hult Ashridge 2026 took place at Ashridge House, our flagship Executive Education campus
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