In a world full of noise, Sharma’s counterintuitive TEDxYale message — that silence is the secret to true influence — is captivating global audiences and reshaping the leadership conversation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rohan Sharma, renowned AI executive, Forbes Business Council member, and author of AI and the Boardroom (Springer Nature), has released a breakout TEDx talk at TEDxYale that’s quickly gaining international attention. Titled “Why Silence is the Secret to Speaking Up,” the talk reframes what it means to lead, connect, and be heard in today’s high-volume world.
Released via the official TEDx YouTube channel, Sharma’s talk is already going viral for its fresh and thought-provoking perspective: that silence — not louder voices — creates true influence. As boardrooms, classrooms, and social platforms grow noisier, Sharma’s message cuts through with clarity.
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Why Silence is the Secret to Speaking Up | Rohan Sharma | TEDxYale
ABOUT ROHAN SHARMA
Rohan Sharma is an award-winning executive with over 15 years of global experience at the intersection of AI, strategy, and digital transformation, having led major initiatives at Apple, Disney, Mattel, Nationwide, and Honda. With deep roots in both Silicon Valley and the boardroom, Sharma brings a rare fusion of technical fluency and executive vision.
His credentials include:
USC-trained engineer with executive education at Wharton and Kellogg
Author, AI and the Boardroom (Springer Nature, 2024)
Council Member, Forbes Business Council, Harvard Business Review, CMO Council
Strategic Advisor, UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator, Techstars, Stanford Seed
Featured Thought Leader, Forbes, World Economic Forum, VentureBeat, InformationWeek
Speaker, TEDxYale, TEDxClaremont, and global AI governance conferences
Advisor, Frost & Sullivan, Q4 Inc., CCC Expo
2024 Marquis Who’s Who in America honoree
A TALK THAT DEFIES CONVENTION
In the TEDxYale talk, Sharma shares personal stories and Fortune 100 leadership experience to challenge the modern obsession with visibility and volume. The result is a compelling argument for leading not through dominance, but through intentional space, deep listening, and emotional precision.
“We’ve been trained to speak louder, faster, and more often. But leadership isn’t about dominating the room,” Sharma says. “It’s about creating space within it.”
The talk is resonating across sectors — with executives, educators, startup founders, therapists, and public speaking coaches — as a new framework for influence in a distracted age.
ROHAN SHARMA’S INFLUENCE IS GROWING FAST
The TEDxYale talk follows Sharma’s recent quote in Forbes (May 2025) on the use of AI to drive affordability in healthcare. He has been cited by the Institute of Directors, and contributes regularly to global conversations on AI governance, ethical tech, and corporate strategy.
Sharma’s media footprint is now anchored by:
Features in Google Knowledge Panel as a recognized expert in AI and strategy
A growing YouTube presence via TEDx talks
Google Scholar citations across AI and enterprise governance
WHAT’S NEXT?
Following the TEDxYale success, Sharma is planning additional thought leadership around AI, ethics, and silent leadership — as well as select keynote engagements in Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America.
“I believe the future of leadership is quieter,” Sharma notes. “But also deeper, more intentional, and more human.”
About TEDxYale
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