Herb Kim, TEDx & Thinking Digital

In this episode, Herb Kim, the founder of Thinking Digital and curator of many TEDx events, shares his experiences and insights in organizing successful business events. He discusses the importance of creating a growth mindset and fostering a learning environment for attendees. Herb also emphasizes the value of storytelling in presentations and the need for speakers to establish a connection with the audience. He highlights the challenges of audience development and the impact of AI on the future of work. Herb's passion for creating impactful and inspiring events shines through in this conversation.

Takeaways

• Creating a growth mindset and fostering a learning environment is essential for successful business events.

• Storytelling is a powerful tool in presentations, helping to establish a connection with the audience.

• Audience development is a challenge, especially for new events, and requires strategic planning and marketing.

• AI will have a significant impact on the future of work, potentially leading to the end of white-collar jobs and the need for universal basic income.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the podcast

03:32 The growth of TEDx events

05:18 The evolution of TEDx events and the level of support for speakers

08:16 The importance of featuring local speakers in TEDx events

10:05 The focus on improving the quality of talks

13:10 The joy and challenges of organizing business events

17:33 The success and impact of TEDx Manchester

21:16 The importance of teamwork and attention to detail in event organization

24:17 Memorable speakers and their impact

30:47 Tips for speakers: storytelling and connecting with the audience

35:37 The need for speakers to establish a connection with the audience