Confidently stuttering in a fluent world is a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Vikesh Anand that challenges society’s perceptions of stuttering. Anand, who has struggled with stuttering since childhood, shares his personal journey of overcoming the stigma associated with it to find his own sense of confidence and self-worth.
In the talk, Anand discusses how society often views stuttering as a flaw or weakness, leading to feelings of shame and inadequacy among those who stutter. He emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s stutter and finding the courage to speak up, rather than hiding or avoiding communication altogether.
Anand also highlights the need for greater awareness and acceptance of stuttering in our society, calling for more inclusive and supportive attitudes towards people who stutter. He challenges the notion that fluency is the only measure of effective communication, arguing that stuttering can be a powerful form of self-expression and authenticity.
Overall, Confidently stuttering in a fluent world is an inspiring and empowering talk that encourages individuals to embrace their differences and find their voice, regardless of societal expectations.
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In this talk, Vikesh recounts his childhood experiences of feeling silenced by his stutter, leading him to believe that fluency was “right” and stuttering was “wrong”. This talk encourages the audience to embrace their uniqueness, find their voice, and speak authentically, regardless of how their words come out. Vikesh Anand is the Founder and President of STUTTA, the Australian Stuttering Association. Vikesh believes in empowering people who stutter to embrace their individual journeys. Building confidence in himself has allowed Vikesh to say what he wants to say, regardless of how the words come out. Vikesh’s passion is evident the moment he walks onto the stage, whether it’s to advocate for the stuttering community or make people laugh with his stand up comedy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Confidently stuttering in a fluent world | Vikesh Anand | TEDxUQ” was uploaded on 12/03/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks