Years working with TEDxPortsmouth: 5

What do you do when not working on TEDx? I am on a mission to rid the world of “you know, like, and kinda” filler words! I run my own company, Creative Training Resources (www.creativetrainingresources.com), providing customized training programs and coaching to help professionals clean up the mess created by poor communication. I’m always up for a cut-throat game of cribbage or hiking, biking, or paddle boarding somewhere in New Hampshire.

Favorite TED talk ever: Just one??? Brené Brown’s, Amy Cuddy’s, Sir Richard Branson’s…all in my top talks. My newest favorite is Sarah Kay’s, “If I should have daughter.” The performance, the message, the authenticity… all spot on! And, this is coming from someone who has a son.

Favorite Part of TEDxPortsmouth: I am always blown away by the amazing, smart, and creative speakers. The dedication and hard-work of the volunteers at making sure the speakers shine in the best possible light is astonishing. It truly is an honor to be part of the team.

If you could see any historical figure, living or dead, give a TED talk, who would it be and what would they talk about? I would love to hear a TED talk by Lao Tzu on how to stay centered and grounded in a world that feels so totally out of control.