TEDx Miami - Why do we stay silent in uncomfortable situations?

Why do we stay silent in uncomfortable situations?

In this revealing talk, I explain how compliance, influence, defiance, and authority shapes our behavior in everyday life and professions.

I transform our idea of defiance from a misunderstood negative trait into a crucial, positive force for personal and societal change. I explain how the hidden force of “insinuation anxiety" too often stops us speaking up when we really should and why overcoming it is a crucial, positive step for personal and societal change.

This talk was recorded at a TEDx Miami’s 2025 Beyond Boundaries event
and has now become a global TEDx Editor’s Pick.