Theme: Connection

We are dedicated to creating thought provoking, original, world-class TEDx talks, and delivering an inspirational, inclusive and friendly TEDx event in Twickenham with the name of the event chosen for one of our more famous roads - Waldegrave! We are delighted to have been granted a license by TEDx to run an event for 100 people. The event is organised by Carol Glover-Faure and her friendly team. Our theme for this event is Connection!

The Mall School
185 Hampton Road
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 6QJ
United Kingdom

Aimee Truesdale

Investment manager, speaker and diversity & inclusion advocate

Aimee Truesdale has over 10 years of experience in investment management and is currently a Portfolio Manager on the Global Emerging Markets strategy at Martin Currie. Before joining the investment management industry, Aimee was a nuclear physicist. Aimee is an avid advocate for diversity and inclusion and is involved in programs both internally at her workplace and externally through organisations such as Change100, CFA Society of the UK, and Toastmasters International.

Anne Power

Writer & speaker on attachment. Author and Therapist.

Anne Power is a couple therapist who writes and speaks on attachment. Her book, Contented Couples: Magic, logic or luck? provides a voice for couples in diverse cultural settings to describe how they achieved long-term satisfying relationships. Annie posts accessible attachment theory on Instagram @and_attachment https://www.instagram.com/and_attachment/. She has a YouTube channel sharing interviews with therapists speaking about attachment. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoVKodcR5asuIPPA_HXmGmg Or use the handle, @contentedcouples

Anthony Heston

Comedian and Improvisor

Anthony Heston is a London-based comedian and improviser. Currently a regular on the London comedy circuit, Anthony has studied and performed with Hoopla Impro, the UK's No. 1 improv theatre. He is also the Founder and Director of ‘The Pilot’, an improvised sitcom described as London's 'hottest new improv group'.

Lema Wiffen

Transformation Coach and EFT Practitioner

Speaker information here: https://coachingwithlema.co.uk/. Lema is a Performance, Transformation Coach and EFT Practitioner and has helped 100s of people to transform their lives embracing a holistic approach to personal growth. Her passion extends to equipping individuals and corporate teams with not just guidance, but the essential tools to redirect the trajectory of their lives towards heightened performance and well-being.

Louise Hatch

Working mother. Diversity & Inclusion advocate.

Louise Hatch is a resident of Twickenham and a full time working mother. She is South African and has been living in the UK for nearly 25 years. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion. In a world of unequal opportunities she wants to be part of building a fairer future for all. She believes in making a difference every day and that no child should go hungry.

Luke Thomas

Management leader and public speaker

Luke is a local Twickenham resident and lives around the corner from the TEDx venue, having lived in Twickenham since 2014. Luke is married with two young children, aged 3 and 5. Luke has over 20 years management experience, having graduated from the University of Southampton with a degree in Economics and Business.

Rolf Zartner

Sustainability Strategist and a Survivor

Rolf is a 49-year-old German national who has lived in London for the past 17 years. He is highly qualified in his field, works in Sustainability Strategy for a Global Investment Bank and holds an MBA in Bank Management. His speech references his journey and the fighting spirit he has deployed in recovering from the aftereffects of four strokes. He is also paying it forward and as a passionate runner is training for the London Marathon running for the brain injury charity Headway.

Shivani Uberoi

Inclusion leader

Shivani Uberoi is an award-winning diversity and inclusion consultant, sought after speaker and life coach, working with organisations and with individuals to drive culture and societal change to enable people to be themselves and thrive. She has 20 years corporate experience as a senior leader with Sky and PwC and is the founder of The Wallflower Academy.