Past Events

See our past TEDxNorthwich events below and browse through our archive of interesting talks.

2025 TEDxNorthwich Talks

Ije McDougall

Before You Look Away, Look Again

Ije McDougall

In this powerful and thought-provoking talk, Ije McDougall invites us to reconsider how we define ourselves—and how that impacts the

Sarah Osborne

Beyond Blame: Inside the ADHD Brain’s Craving for Sweetness

Sarah Osborne

Why do so many neurodivergent people crave sugar—and what’s really going on in the brain? In this honest and affirmative

Martin Lees

Can We Prevent Avoidable Deaths in Hospitals?

Martin Lees

Almost everyone has a smartphone. Dr Martin Lees says that while healthcare professionals can’t see inside your brain or know

Susan Heaton Wright

How to unlock brilliance in others

Susan Heaton-Wright

A passing comment from a maestro became a turning point in Susan Heaton-Wright’s career and her life. In this talk,

Ricky Locke

Magical Resilience: How Curiosity Unlocks Possibility

Ricky Locke

What if life’s setbacks were actually invitations to experience magic? Join magician, speaker and confidence coach Ricky Locke as he

Nicci Russell

Running Out of Water in the UK: Hidden Crisis or Absurd Prospect?

Nicci Russell

Have you ever considered how crucial each drop of water is to our daily lives? Often taken for granted, water

Niki Kinsella

Taming the Squirrels: Why My ADHD Was Never the Problem

Niki Kinsella

What if your difference was your greatest strength? Niki Kinsella shares how a late ADHD diagnosis helped her stop masking,

Marlou Cornelissen

The hidden power of cyclical living

Marlou Cornelissen

We’re not robots – we’re rhythmic, cyclical beings living in a world built for the grind. In this powerful TEDx

Alison Blackler

The problem with generational stereotypes at work

Alison Blackler

The workplace is more diverse than ever, but are we truly listening to each other? In this talk Alison Blackler

Sarah Stones

What Drives Us: Rethinking Motivation, Engagement and Mental Health

Sarah Stones

We talk about motivation like it’s a mystery—something we lose and hope to find again. But what if we could

Adam Rockley

What if the answer was never ‘sit still’

Adam Rockley

In this high-energy, interactive activity, Adam Rockley invites the entire auditorium to get on their feet and experience ‘drumming’ for

2024 TEDxNorthwich Talks

Building a Legacy: The Power of Collective Achievement

Building a Legacy: The Power of Collective Achievement

Kirsty James

In this thought-provoking talk about who and what really builds legacy, Kirsty James questions our focus on individual success over

Everyday Art: Pencilling in Moments of Creativity

Everyday Art: Pencilling in Moments of Creativity

Sam Warburton

Let’s challenge this world view that we need to be productive all the time to achieve success. Sketchnote artist, Sam

Football: Bridging Cultures

Football: Bridging Cultures

Braydon Bent

For many people football is at the very heart of their everyday lives, but could the game go further and

From "Me" to "We": Recognising the Hidden Heroes of Teamwork

From “Me” to “We”: Recognising the Hidden Heroes of Teamwork

Leon Lloyd

In this inspiring talk, discover the power of teamwork and the often-unseen contributors who make success possible. From personal anecdotes

How could AI improve global fertility care?

How could AI improve global fertility care?

Andreia Trigo

This is a story of overcoming personal challenges and transforming a journey of infertility into a quest for scientific breakthrough,

How to Engage Young People in Careers Education

How to Engage Young People in Careers Education

Jake Richings

Young people frequently ask, ‘Why are we learning this?’, while businesses struggle to find skilled workers. Is a revolution in

Rethink Your Drink: Challenging Alcohol's Influence in Society

Rethink Your Drink: Challenging Alcohol’s Influence in Society

Jojo Bailey

It’s time to change the narrative around alcohol as a societal norm. Let’s make it normal to rethink your drink.

The Power of Grieving as a Tribe

The Power of Grieving as a Tribe

Nicola Marshall

Nicola shares her insights and resilience in the face of loss, advocating for a societal shift in the dialogue on

Unlocking Potential: Employment and Down Syndrome

Unlocking Potential: Employment and Down Syndrome

Lucy McLaren

Drawing on my job as an employment and enterprise worker; I address the social barriers that prevent people with Down

2023 TEDxNorthwich Talks