TEDxWestminster 2026 – The Power of the Pivot
Reinventing Ourselves in an Age of Disruption
January 24, 2026
The Scott Theater at Carroll Community College
TEDxWestminster at Carroll Community College brought together thinkers, doers, and storytellers for an unforgettable afternoon of ideas worth spreading. Under the theme “The Power of the Pivot”, speakers explored resilience, adaptation, connection, and transformation in a rapidly evolving world — shining a light on how we can navigate disruption with purpose, clarity, and courage.
Watch the Talks
The full lineup of inspiring TEDxWestminster talks is now available online!
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Ballard | “Imagine Yourself with a Prepared Mind” |
| DaVida Anderson | “Pivot to Purpose: Turning Setbacks into Strength” |
| Rob Stein | “How to Stop Failing at Forming New Habits” |
| Jill Schulman | “Fear More, Not Less” |
| Brian Harris | “The Connection Code: Understanding Why People Say YES” |
| Mike Little | “You’re Not Too Intense, It’s Unguided Tenacity” |
| Brittni Barcase | “When Life Breaks the Rules: How Antifragility Turns Chaos into Clarity” |
| Neil Beller | “Lights, Camera, Chaos: Staying Cool When Everything Changes” |
| Alison Jones | “Life Gets Bigger When We Get Over Ourselves” |
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What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDx Westminster, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDx Westminster event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.