The new literacy: Speaking in pixels | Kerry Barrett | TEDxQueensVillage

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In an era where professional success increasingly happens through screens, camera communication has become as essential as traditional literacy once was. This talk explores why ‘speaking fluently in pixels’ is now the fundamental skill determining career trajectory, and reveals a practical framework—the Camera Safety Net—that transforms camera anxiety into authentic confidence and influence. Kerry Barrett is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster turned communication strategist who helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals master the modern literacy of on-camera communication. After two decades delivering breaking news and high-stakes interviews on live television, she now teaches audiences how to speak with clarity, presence, and authority through the lens—transforming credibility, influence, and opportunity in a world built on pixels. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.co

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