Hi everyone. Okay, my name is Mary Auba. Today I'm going to be talking to you on uh the need for you to redefine your life with courage because there is more.I'd like us to do a very simple exercise. Can you just close your eyes for a minute or maybe less than a minute. Just two questions I'm going to ask you and then you can open your eyes.Have you ever felt trapped in a version of success that doesn't feel quite like yours. Have you ever had to smile for the world while struggling on the inside of you. It ...

[Applause] When you hear the word quitter, what's the first thing that comes to your mind. I bet it's something negative like loser, failure, coward, lazy, or irresponsibility. For example, they are rage quitters.They are people who get frustrated when things like video games are not going well and quit halfway. Wait, why does this sound familiar to me. Speaking of video games, there is an award gaming winning game called Ghost of Tsushima.If you're a gamer, you might have heard of it. The story is based on ...

Core Message - The speech encourages women to embrace their full potential and power by embodying the qualities of water: uncontainable, adaptable, and transformative [1][5][6] - It challenges the traditional constraints and expectations placed on women in leadership roles [4][5] - The speech advocates for women to lead with fluidity and freedom, rather than rigidity and restraint [5][6] The Four A's of Power - **Authority:** Claiming one's worth and expertise with unshakable confidence, commanding space like the ocean [10][11][12] - **Agency:** Taking ownership of decisions and proactively pursuing goals, driving change like a wave [13][14] - **Autonomy:** Moving through the world on one's own terms, adapting and adjusting without bending to limiting expectations, carving one's own path like a river [15][16] - **Audacity:** Daring to be seen and heard, challenging limitations, and embracing fearlessness like a waterfall [17][18][19] Call to Action - The speech urges women to activate their "power playbook" by embracing authority, agency, autonomy, and audacity [10][19] - It encourages women to stop holding back and to flow in their power, believing in their limitless potential [20][21] - The speech envisions women becoming a unique and powerful force for change, creating a ripple effect of impact [22]

So, I've only actually ever been to Starbucks once, and it's quite a funny story. So, because it was my first time there, I had no idea how the ordering process worked. And couple that with the fact that I was quite an awkward person, and you get an interaction that went a little something like this.Uh, hi. Can Can I get the small lemonade, please. Oh, I'm sorry.You must mean the the tall cool line. Oh. Oh, yeah.Sorry. Yeah, that's right. That's right.Okay, that'll be 390. Thank you. And then the barista as ...

Core Message - The speech addresses the feeling of being an outsider and encourages individuals to challenge self-limiting rules and rewrite their narratives to achieve their full potential [2][4][25] - It emphasizes that feeling like an outsider is not solely based on personal attributes but also on being in environments not designed for them [4] - The speech advocates for embracing one's unique voice and perspective to challenge the status quo and shape the world [16][17] Overcoming Barriers - The speech highlights how rules adopted for safety in childhood can become barriers in adulthood, hindering professional growth [6] - It encourages individuals to question and break rules that no longer serve them, allowing them to step into new opportunities [14][16] - The speech promotes the idea of acting now and asking for forgiveness later, encouraging individuals to take chances and learn from their experiences [19] Empowerment and Action - The speech urges individuals to apply for opportunities even before feeling fully qualified, assuming they will figure it out along the way [21] - It stresses the importance of knowing one's value and ensuring others recognize it, rather than simply being grateful for opportunities [21] - The speech emphasizes the need to build a strong support network, including coaches, allies, mentors, and sponsors, to achieve success [22]