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Leading From the Body | Nadine Akinyemi | TEDxElmPark
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-14 17:28
I want us to begin with a moment of reflection. Think back. Can you remember a time when you ignore the signals from your body? Maybe your head hurt, but you pushed through anyway. Maybe your stomach turned, but you smiled and you said, "I'm okay. Maybe your back was screaming, but you remained silent. We've all been there, ignoring the signals, powering through.But imagine this. You trip and your brain ignores the signal from your foot that you're falling. There's no coordinated response.You fall hard, unp ...
Your Body's Hidden Intelligence: From Mindset to Bodyset | Jen Aks | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:25
Core Concept: Body Set & Embodied Leadership - Body set, the physical and emotional state, informs clarity and confidence, aligning with one's truth [2] - Connecting deeply to body set influences decisions, impact, and overall presence [3] - Embodied leadership, rooted in truth, is craved due to its trustworthiness [9] - The body serves as a constant teacher, offering wisdom from within [9] Intelligence & Performance - Kinesthetic intelligence (physical ability to learn through movement) and emotional intelligence are innate [6] - Activating both kinesthetic and emotional intelligence increases leadership performance by 90% [7] - This heightened leadership performance applies to various roles, including parents, teachers, and coaches [8] Practical Application & Impact - Paying attention to bodily sensations reveals information about safety, alignment, and necessary attention [10][11] - The power of gesture, a body set practice, awakens innate intelligence and promotes trust in its guidance [16] - Gesture practices can shift self-doubt into confidence, worry into calm, and confusion into clarity [19]