The Power of TED* Reviews
Thank you to our readers and fans who take the time to share their enthusiasm and kind words about the difference TED* is making. Your hopeful and energized feedback inspires us to keep taking Baby Steps to share and spread TED*!
“Last weekend both a client and a friend handed me their copies of the book, each saying it was something I HAD to read (and you know what that means!). So I borrowed one, read it in the space of about 5 hours, and fell in love with the clear, simple and pragmatic wisdom in it.”
- Lissa B.
“I love this book. I have read it several times now and am buying copies for people I love, and work with. And some I just love to work with. And come to think of it some I don’t love to work with. Thanks for adding a valuable tool to my belt. I use it all day long!”
- Sam J.
“The Power of TED* is one of the most enlightening and powerful concepts in the world today. This dynamic affects everyone in almost every situation they are in. Being aware is critical, but David’s process of taking this problem and turning it into a way to improve your life – business, family, personal, makes this book a must read for anyone. I use it and gave the book to my wife and she uses it.”
- Eric W. Bennett, Chairman and CEO, Tolleson Private Wealth Management
“This book is deceptively simple. The manner of writing allows you to be easily drawn into the central premise. Surprisingly, what unfolds in its pages is a concept that takes years to really grasp and understand. I highly recommend not just reading it but also visiting the website and participating in a workshop, training or coaching. As an organizational consultant, this book is a centerpoint for my practice and my clients. Read it. Learn to live it. You won’t be disappointed.”
- J. Cronlun
“David Emerald has created an extremely useful approach to understanding our choices & the choices others make in the way we meet our individual and collective experiences in life… David’s TED* is without doubt one of the most valuable, practical, and accessible approaches to making deliberate, conscious choices that create momentum towards solutions and remove the excuses.”
- Greg Magennis, Stagen
“I read The Power of TED at least 20 times over the past several years. It is one of the 5 books I keep on my desk at all times – that is saying a lot because I read a lot of books! I use the principles with my clients, and I use them in my life on a daily basis. One of my clients made a great statement. She said, “I knew about the drama triangle, but I never knew what to do to counteract it – now I do after reading this book.” If I could give 100 stars for this book, I would.”
- Diane H Craver, Business & Career Coach
“David Emerald’s “Power of TED*” is a life-changing kinda book. His simple, quick-to-read, powerful story helps us understand how we’re showing up in the world–as a Creator or Victim? Coach or Rescuer? Challenger or Persecutor? Knowing the characteristics of The Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) and its creative alternative, The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) is remarkably transformative. It’s impossible for me to overstate my enthusiasm for the book (after reading it the first time I immediately ordered copies for my employees and friends and family) and I hope you take the time to explore Emerald’s ideas and transform your life as well!”
- Brian Johnson, PhilosophersNotes.com
“This is a great book (and workbook) and easy to read. I put it in place with the team I lead and they are getting great results in empowering transition in our workforce. We’ve also gotten an additional blessing – each of us has commented how we’ve used it at home. Good stuff here. Thank you!”
- N. Campbell







David Emerald is the author of The Power of TED* series of books, an executive coach, and an uplifting keynote speaker.