Free Masterclass – February 19th 2026
“Beyond Performance: The Principles Behind TED Talks That Transform Any Public Moment”
Thursday February 19th 2026
1 pm New York time • 7 pm Paris Time
1 hour
Online
Free
This masterclass explores what happens when presence, voice, and identity move as one – on a TED stage, in leadership, and in any moment that carries consequence.
This is not about performance.
It’s about restoring contact – so technique can disappear and truth can be felt.
And an orientation into why voices collapse under pressure –
and how contact, truth, and authority can be restored without pushing, posturing, or managing perception.
During our hour together, you’ll be invited to see:
• why presence disappears the moment self-monitoring begins
• how pressure reveals identity more than skill
• what allows a voice to carry weight without force

“I work from the standards that make a TED Talk resonate – and apply them wherever truth, responsibility, or vision needs a voice.”
Maria Guggenheim