I am really excited (and nervous) to announce that I have been invited to speak at the TEDInstitute session at the annual TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, as part of this year’s “Think Again” line-up of speakers.
For those who don’t know, TED is a nonprofit devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” Many of the talks (usually delivered in under 18 minutes) at TED events are filmed and made available for everyone to view. Some of the most inspiring videos that I have ever watched can be viewed at www.ted.com.
Kate Doing what she does best…teaching!
So what will I be speaking about? The title of my talk is “From Chance to Choice” and – although it is about my mission to bring world-class education to rural African communities – I have tried to include a little bit more of the “story” that inspired this mission.
I can’t give away too much before the event, but I will be sharing the video as well as snippets of my speech in future blog posts.
Needless to say that this weekend was spent in front of the mirror, in front of my daughter Maya, and in front of many other friends, family and colleagues, practicing my speech.
Pause here. Breathe there. Add emphasis to these words. Remember to look up. Imagine the audience naked.
Yes I am nervous, but you cannot believe how excited I am to share with a global audience how we are leading a digitally [em]powered education model for rural Africa.
If we “Think Again” (and again and again) more people will realise that now is the right time to lead a new education model for Africa. And the digital revolution can help us do that.
I will be leaving on Friday 7th June and the conference begins on Monday 10th. I will keep everyone up-to-date.
Best regards,
Kate
P.S. Here a little more information on this year’s theme:
We are in the midst of a global remix. Disciplines merge and cross-pollinate. Technology intrudes into biology and society. Power and authority are redistributed. Boundaries shift — or disappear. Hopes and anxieties collide. A new world is emerging at the intersection of once-separated realities, and everything we think we know might just be wrong. TEDGlobal 2013 will bring together those who challenge us to pause for an instant and Think Again.
KATIE YOU MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!
WELL WELL DONE! SO PROUD OF EVERYTHING YOU CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE!
All the best, you’ll be brilliant!
Kate, I am sure your knowledge and devotion to your work will shine through in every word – when your heart is in it, you can’t fail – (even speaking to a fully clothed audience!!!) enjoy your time in Scotland, and I look forward to seeing your video on the blog. The work you do is admirable. With all best wishes.
Good luck! I so admire the work that you are doing.
Well done Kate!
We know you will be brilliant!!!
You will be wonderful….and what a great opportunity to spread the word. I’ll be watching for your updates.
Well done Kate. That is wonderful news. Go big and enjoy and you will be great
That is so exciting Kate, good luck – we will all be thinking of you 🙂
To Kate and you all!
Fabulous video that says it all about the Good Work you do! Loved seeing all of you! Best of luck Kate – I know you will shine, shine, shine!!!! You are a rock star – don’t forget that!
What a wonderful achievement and great opportunity! Well done and just go for it.
Thrilled for you! I have no doubt your enthusiasm will shine through when you speak. Just tell them the way you told us about the new facilities, etc when we had lunch. And, again, thank you and Go-Mo and Maya for spending time with us.
Jo Lynne and Fred
Well done Kate! What an achievement after all the hard work. I wish you well for a wonderful time in Scotland to WOW the audience and achieve more of your dreams! Travel safe & well
Regards
Wendy
You have an amazing and inspiring story to tell, Kate! The audience will be enthralled with your story! Go for it – and hit a ‘home run!’
Congratulation Kate! This is such a wonderful achievement. All your hard work and dedication has paid off. I am sure you will have an awesome experience. All the best! Hope to see you soon.