Theme: Unveiling the Unseen

Welcome to TEDx University of Essex's flagship event, "Unveiling the Unseen"!

Join us for a transformative day at TEDx University of Essex where we explore the theme "Unveiling the Unseen." Discover insights from leading minds in therapy, history, technology, psychology, and more. Dive deep into talks that illuminate the hidden aspects of society, technology, and personal growth. Get ready to embark on a discovery, exploration, and revelation journey at TEDx University of Essex: Unveiling the Unseen.

Lakeside Theatre
University of Essex Colchester Campus
Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom

Ashleigh Percival-Borley

Military Historian and Veteran

Ashleigh Percival-Borley is a British Army veteran and a scholar with a robust academic background in military history, holding a Master’s degree in War Studies, a PGCE in History, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Currently a doctoral candidate at Durham University, Ash's research focuses on the Special Operations Executive (SOE), Intelligence operations, the role of women in combat, and the broader narratives of the Second World War. Ash has established a reputation for their expertise in the intersection of gender and warfare, particularly in examining the contributions and experiences of women during the Second World War. Her work is driven by a commitment to challenge traditional military narratives and to bring to light the vital roles played by women in wartime contexts. Ash is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical narratives of women in war.

Charlène Gisèle Bourliout

Burnout Advisor

Charlène Gisèle is a renowned Professional Burnout Advisor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Performance Coach and Award-winning Keynote Speaker working with leading organizations and Universities worldwide to prevent Burnout and achieve Sustainable Success. Through her Charlène Gisèle® consultancy, she empowers high-achievers to thrive in high-pressure environments without sacrificing well-being. As a Cambridge University graduate and former Big Law litigator, Charlène understands the demands of ambitious careers and the importance of proactive burnout prevention. Her unique approach to achieve Sustainable Success has gained international recognition and been featured in the Financial Times, The Times, and on the BBC. Charlène is also the host of the "The Charlène Gisèle Show®", a podcast offering practical well-being insights and featuring inspiring experts, making strategies for optimizing health and performance accessible to all.

Kate Beckwith

Psychotherapist

Kate Beckwith is a respected psychodynamic psychotherapist, writer, and speaker, known for her pioneering work at 'Kate’s Garden'. Through a unique blend of nature, art, animals, and freedom of choice, Kate redefines child therapy, moving beyond traditional settings to create a space where children can connect, express, and grow. With a Master’s degree with distinction and MBACP (Accred), Kate brings extensive expertise. In her TEDx talk, she shares how her innovative approach facilitates deeper therapeutic work, inspiring therapists, educators, and caregivers to embrace a more holistic, dynamic model that fosters resilience, confidence, and authentic self-expression in children.

Saba Abdul Wahid Mahmood

Psycologyst

Saba A. Mahmood is a psychologist, who is on the mission to help individuals identify their Purpose of life. Her values are central to unlocking full human potential, a core aspect of human nature and ability. Her goal is to empower people, so they can become the active change makers of their lives. In this fast pace world, she help's to formulate a deeper understanding in the workings that are part of each human's heart's wisdom, and how this wisdom is actually connected with the external route and journey of our lives.

Somdip Dey

Tech Entrepeneur

Dr. Somdip Dey is an award-winning scientist, tech entrepreneur, and music producer with over 14 years of experience in the tech industry. His innovative products and intellectual properties have impacted billions worldwide, earning him recognition as an MIT Innovator Under 35 and a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Zavier Coyne

Coach and Creative

Zavier Coyne is a coach specialising in working with forward-thinking people and teams around the world to create deeper internal meaning and greater external impact. He’s also a qualified meditation and mindfulness teacher, multimodality creative and social entrepreneur. Underpinning all of Zavier’s work is his passion for exploring how we can connect deeper with ourselves, each other and what matters most to us.