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DAVID KELLEYAs the founder of the design firm IDEO, his business is creativity on a global level.

“How to Build Your Creative Confidence”His talk covers people’s general fear of making mistakes and how this is misinterpreted as a lack of creativity.

“How to Build Your Creative Confidence”He discusses how these fears are developed at a young age and continue to grow into adulthood.

“How to Build Your Creative Confidence”The presentation goes on to cover how facing these fears can increase one’s creativity. Ending with the benefits to society from individual creative thinkers.

David captures the audience by telling a story that we can all relate

to.

He continues to keep the audience engaged by telling a series of stories. His stories range from relatable to factual to emotional. This variety keeps it interesting and guides listeners through his speech.

That being said he definitely strives to connect with the audience on an emotional level.

DYNAMISM RATING: 4/5Although he does move around on stage, I feel he could use gestures more effectively. I also think he could increase the range in his voice more. There are a few places where he is almost monotone.

David’s slides made sense and represented who or what he was talking about chronologically. They provided examples and effective visual support for the topic being discussed.

David has shown me how effective the use of story-telling can be when relaying an educational message.

To compare, both men are very intelligent, both speak clearly and both know their subject.

David speaks of society viewing people in two different groups; creative and non-creative.

He has a friendly, yet serious demeanor and delivers his message with genuine sentiment.

Ken speaks of society viewing people in two different groups; thinking and non-thinking.

He speaks with urgency and uses his dry wit to lighten the mood and keep people interested. He uses pauses effectively to allow the audience to respond.

My advice to my peers based solely off of this video would be to face your fears. Once you overcome you will be amazed at

what you can accomplish.