The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown Ted Talk Analysis Guide blends rigorous qualitative research with magnetic storytelling to reveal why our deepest human need—connection—depends on the courage to be imperfect. Brown charts her six-year dive into thousands of interviews about shame, worthiness, and belonging, only to discover that wholehearted people embrace vulnerability instead of numbing it. With candor and humor, she dismantles cultural myths of certainty and perfectionism, urges us to lean into discomfort, and shows how saying “I’m enough” transforms the way we live, love, work, and parent.
Perfect For
• Psychology or sociology units on shame, empathy, and connection
• ELA lessons analyzing memoir-style argument and tone
• Leadership and business courses focusing on authentic culture
• SEL or counseling sessions on self-worth and resilience
• Professional-development workshops combating perfectionism
What’s Included
• Complete Teacher Guide (~9 pages, Google Doc/PDF/DOCX)
• Student Worksheet (15 slides, Google Slides/PPTX)
• 10 SAT-level vocabulary tasks with quotes
• 7 chronological short-answer question pairs + proof table
• 7 end-of-talk reflection challenges
• 20 Multiple-Choice Questions (Self-Graded Google Forms Quiz)
Stream it for free!
This clip can be easily found on YouTube.com or ted.com
Can I use this as a printed assignment?
Although this is primarily meant to be used as a digital assignment, it can be used a print assignment if desired. Edit the Google Slides worksheet to black/white to save ink, then print on 4 slides per page.
Skills Addressed
• Citing textual evidence in multimedia texts
• Analyzing rhetorical structure, tone, and metaphor
• Writing analytical and reflective responses
• Collaborative discussion and active listening
