TEDx New England - How to stand up for yourself and others

How to stand up for yourself and others

Most people think defiance has to be loud, forceful, or aggressive. It doesn't. Drawing on my groundbreaking research and a defining moment watching my quiet mother speak up, I explain why we stay silent even when we know we shouldn't. I describe the Defiance Compass: three simple questions to help you build the practice of quiet defiance and speak up when it matters.

This talk was recorded at TEDx New England’s 2025 Event  where the overarching theme was Agency.