[Music] Anyone else got life figured out. Yeah, me neither. Um, and the funny thing is, as a therapist, people assume I've got my life perfectly together, like I have all the answers.Boy, are they wrong. What about y'all. Do you feel like you did everything right.Checked the boxes, followed the plan, showed up the way you were supposed to, and still find yourself thinking, "Wait, how did I get here?" Yeah, me too. Life rarely gives us the smooth, predictable road we expect. More often, it's winding, full of ...

[Applause] Do you want us to stop. That's what the cardiologist asked me. My 18-month-old son was lying on the bed.A man was pressing down on his chest with everything he had. Machines were beeping. My wife was screaming.And I I was being asked if they should stop trying to save him. Just 48 hours earlier, we were packing for our next destination. Five kids, bags everywhere, passports on the table.one of those how did we pack everything except someone's shoes kind of mourning. Our youngest Liam had fallen p ...

Communication & Storytelling - 65% of daily communication is storytelling [1] - Untold stories hold the key to transformation and growth [2] - Fear of judgment, vulnerability, and irrelevance prevent people from sharing untold stories [3][4] - 80% of communication is nonverbal, impacting perception [20] Personal Growth & Transformation - Stories we tell ourselves are deeply rooted in our belief system and can become our reality [6] - Surrounding oneself with supportive people is crucial as they mirror back our stories [15] - Expressing stories without words through body language and presence influences how others perceive us [20][21] Three-Step Process for Leveraging Untold Stories - Identify the values that define the stories you are living [22][23] - Reframe negative narratives into empowering ones, focusing on the process of learning [24][25] - Express these reframed narratives in a way that feels empowering and meaningful, leading to personal growth [25][26]

Core Themes of CFO Leadership Council Conference - The CFO Leadership Council's Q4 conference will focus on leadership, transformation, benefits strategy, and the intersection of finance and technology [2] Key Insights from the Conference - Insight into leading through transformation will be provided by speakers from outside traditional finance, emphasizing trust-building, strategic clarity, and personal accountability [3] - Proactive approaches to combat rising health care costs will be discussed, highlighting the importance of transparency in financial planning and aligning cost management with employee well-being [4] - Implementation of AI tools with financial discipline will be a key topic, focusing on realistic applications in forecasting, operations, and investor communications [5] - Guidance on driving business-wide digital strategy will be shared, showcasing how CFOs can align financial insights with technology strategy to foster innovation [6]

Core Concepts - The Akasha, considered the first of the five elements, is a cosmic library containing information about past, present, and potential [2][4] - Thoughts, emotions, and intentions vibrate and send frequencies into the Akashic field, influencing one's reality [19][20] - Negative thinking patterns, if sustained, can lead to negative experiences, similar to the "onion guy" metaphor [17][18] - Consciously introducing positive thoughts can shift the energy field and create positive outcomes [26][27] Quantum Entanglement - At a quantum level, quarks within cells are entangled with the Akashic field, transmitting information about one's emotional state [23][25] - The Akashic field responds to the information it receives, providing reasons to support the dominant emotional state [25] Practical Applications - Practices like meditation, visualization, and mindful self-talk can help break negative thought patterns [28] - India's defense system utilizes principles from Vedas and quantum mechanics for secure communication through quantum key distribution [29][30] - A simple practice of expressing gratitude and positive affirmations over water can influence one's body chemistry and biology [32] - 98% of daily thoughts are recycled from previous days, highlighting the opportunity to introduce 2% of new, positive thoughts for transformation [15][28]

Personal Development & Goal Achievement - The core message revolves around the importance of embracing change, consistency, and adaptability to achieve personal goals, drawing parallels from mountaineering experiences [1][25][26][27] - Overcoming challenges and failures is presented as a crucial part of personal transformation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning [23][24][28][30][31] - The speaker advocates for starting small, being consistent, and adapting to failures as key elements in achieving any goal, whether it's in music, sports, or public speaking [26][27][28] Lessons from Mountaineering - Scaling mountains is used as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges, highlighting the significance of each small step towards reaching the summit [1][2] - The speaker's experiences on various peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Denali (North America), illustrate the diverse challenges and adaptations required in different environments [3][11][15][19] - Mental strength is emphasized as being more critical than physical strength in mountaineering, particularly in situations where exhaustion and the urge to give up are overwhelming [22][23] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker's personal story includes her father's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, which served as a motivation to push her limits and achieve more [15] - The experience of being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest due to age restrictions led to a change in plans and the successful climb of Mount Denali, demonstrating adaptability [18][19] - The speaker shares instances of having to turn back from summits due to illness or bad weather, emphasizing the importance of making smart decisions to preserve life and try again later [29][30] Importance of Continuous Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining a learner throughout life, regardless of age or expertise, and being open to gaining knowledge from others [31][32] - The speaker's father, a mental health doctor, is presented as a role model for staying grounded and always being willing to learn from others [33]

of my journey across cultures and the importance of speaking up and challenging the stereotypes and also building awareness because when we break misconceptions we not only enlighten our mind but we build bridges along that we also grow as a better global citizens. Before I go any further, allow me to introduce the voice behind this journey. My name is Sharda Magenti and I have had the privilege of calling Nigeria my home for more than four decades and 38 years are spent in the heart of Kano.And for me it b ...

[Music] I have a question for you. What can you do with what you have from where you are right now. It took me 25 years to get to the bottom of this.For most of my life, I've been chasing what I thought life was all about. The house, the cars, the toys, the paycheck. That's what we're taught in school, right.Work hard, climb the ladder, buy all the things, and then you'll feel happy and fulfilled. But I wasn't. It wasn't until my body broke down, we were all in lockdown, and I was literally sick and needing ...

Entrepreneurial Journey & Transformation - The speaker transformed from a corporate employee to an entrepreneur, building ecosystems and impacting thousands [1] - Over 12 years ago in Chennai, the speaker aimed to change perceptions of makeup artistry as a business, art, and movement of confidence [1] - Faced societal doubts and family concerns initially, but persevered through challenges like a crying first bride [1] - Overcame COVID-19 challenges by innovating and adapting safety measures, redefining beauty as safety and responsibility [2] - Made a pivotal decision to stay in her city and focus on her business, leading to significant opportunities [3] Business Growth & Impact - The speaker's brand, Palette Affair, started small but grew, facing challenges like COVID-19 [2] - Successfully executed a Guinness World Record project involving 101 underprivileged brides, showcasing beauty as belonging [3] - Awarded Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year, validating sacrifices and judgments [3] - Built an ecosystem fueling various related professions, emphasizing business over just beauty [3] Personal Empowerment & Inspiration - The speaker's journey highlights the power of confidence and reinvention, inspiring others to take charge of their lives [1] - A key moment was realizing the impact on students, empowering them to earn, lead, and decide their futures [3] - The speaker's son learning about women's leadership and inspiration is a proud moment, shaping future generations [3]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of understanding and rewriting one's personal "code," which consists of emotional, cultural, and mental programming [2][3] - It advocates for inner work as the foundation for real transformation, contrasting it with the obsession with external changes [8] - The speaker encourages the audience to recognize their code, reframe their story, and reclaim their truth to live authentically [17][18] Key Concepts - **Decoding:** Real decoding involves choosing how to respond to fears and rewriting the code one unknowingly follows [2] - **Inner Work:** Inner work is quiet, invisible, and powerful, building a strong foundation for future growth [9][10] - **Coded Beliefs:** Many beliefs are handed down unquestioned, like the idea that hard work alone guarantees success [5][6] Illustrative Example - The speaker shares a personal anecdote of being in Israel during the October 7th, 2023 war, where observing a calm woman in a bomb shelter led to a realization about rewriting one's response to circumstances [1][2] - The speaker reflects on childhood experiences where societal expectations limited career paths, leading to a personal journey of self-discovery and reclaiming childhood dreams [11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Metaphors and Analogies - Personal code is compared to DNA (ACGT) and a USB drive, highlighting the programmed nature of beliefs and behaviors [3][4] - Transformation is likened to the growth of a Chinese bamboo tree, where significant inner work precedes visible results [8][9]