It’s a very surreal and proud moment to be able to now say “I’m a TED Talker” and to share my TED talk with the you and the world, especially since the subject matter has, and continues to shape who I am, and who I am becoming.
My TEDx talk Destruction That Creates A Positive Impact, it’s about my journey to creating Our Peoples’ Coach Flash Mobs™. My talk was part of a series of other talks by innovators, entrepreneurs and experts, from Germany, all of whom shared their stories of A Hero’s Journey, which was the theme of TEDxKoeln May 14th 2013 event in Germany.
A big thank you to the TEDxKoeln organizers Kereen Karst and Greta Andreas, who created such a fantastic event and brought some exceptional people and ideas in one place, in true TED style.
I would love to hear your thoughts on my TEDx talk and what you learnt from it.
See the photos and feedback below.
Read about my highlights after delivering the talk
Your Take Away…
Think of one belief or attitude that is not serving you or others in your life.
Then ask yourself the question: How bad does it need to get, before I step forward to create a new belief that honours who I was born to be?
I would love to hear your thoughts, either in response to the ‘Take Away Q’ or your thoughts on this article. Please share you thoughts in the comments box below.
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I loved this! You’re such a natural presenter.
I’m really impressed Shivani. Your physical composure was natural but sophisticated, Oratory skills flew really well making excellent use of emphasis, variation of tone to match the message you were giving
And the message itself was clearly, simpliy conveyed with profound impact
To put it simply, you managed to capture my thoughts and trigger some reflection and I especially liked your last point honouring who you are!
Shivani you looked so totally in control of yourself, your message and your impact – great job.
Shivani, what can I say! So eloquent, so professional, so fluent. You are such a lady and so full of grace and power. I loved watching your talk and it really held the mirror up to me as someone who also loves to present. Ps. 2013 – you can do it!
Wow, Shivani! Your TEDx Talk is very inspiring on many levels; your delivery is super professional – it has real authority, but you don’t “lecture”; there is a wonderful, authentic narrative to it because it’s your unique story. And the inquiry you leave us all with is movingly thought-provoking. A fabulous achievement.
I have just watched this with my children!
I STAND UP AND APPLAUSE YOU!!
Well done Shivani! You are a prime example of a coach that walks the talk!
I take my imaginary hat off to you!!!
Amazing and inspiring!! I want to watch it again!x
Absolutely loved this presentation, but more brilliant is what you said, totally inspiring … if Columbus circum navigated the world with a compass, then you are definitely the compass that can deliver people to their own new worlds! Keep it up
Very impressive talk Shivani, well done and congrats – keep it up!
Loved your inspiring TEDx talk, even more so as it took place in Germany.
Great what you do for the coaching profession, too. Thumbs up!
Great TEDx talk – thank you for sharing! It is inspiring to listen to your personal journey as well. You coached me in early 2013 and we were able to define more or less what I wanted out of my next job and career move. I wanted to have a clear vision of this in order to actively steer where to take my career next. It is so true, that one really creates the future and that it helps to just articulate what we really want in life….it will come!
I would like to thank you again for the discussions we had & I wish you all the best of luck on your path going forward.
Great stuff – well done Shivani. It was brave of you to make it so personal; the more personal it got, the more important it was. Hope it sets you on an even more inspiring stage and platform.
Very inspiring Shivani, you speak so passionately and fluently – you fully deserve to be a TEDx speaker, congratulations.
Shivani – you are an inspiration. This was so wonderful to watch, your passion, your beliefs and your values perfectly united. Creative leadership like this is what transforms the world.
Thought about becoming an MP and driving change through politics too?
Westminster could do with this – and you’d have a big platform to share the values..
Wonderful – keep the energy going..
You were phenomenal Shivani. So proud of you x
Absolutely brilliant inspiration!! Very interesting to listen to your thoughts and ideas
I’m so impressed Shivani – a thoroughly inspiring and beautifully articulated talk! You are well on your way to big success with OPC – I can feel it – and can’t wait to see where it takes you.
Shivani, you were brilliant like always!!! You are doing a terrific job emphasizing the fact that we can all have a fulfilling life without compromising the essence of who we are. Sharing your story will inspire and encourage people to take their first step toward a better life and a better world.
It was a delight to see you and hear you at TEDx Talk!
Shivani, you are as amazing now as you were on our journey through certification! I am so happy for you and inspired by you with the wonderful work you are doing! Love and light to you as you impact others throughout the world with your powerful TEDx Talk! Keep shining your light my friend!!!!
Congrats on getting on this platform – an amazing achievement.
the message I got from it is one that I think really needs to be said more often – that we should aim to live a life that fulfills us as people. I think it is an even more important and inspirational message for someone starting out, in a world post-financial crisis. Like you said, sacrificing too much of who you are is just soul-destroying, so it’s given me a lot of food for thought.
It was great to see the success you are enjoying, whilst retaining your integrity throughout your career, but also that you are giving people a chance to better their lives too.
Your TEDx Talk has made me realise you get your life into a routine – you need an inspiration and this was it. Look at my life differently it is never too late!!
I loved your TEDx Talk and the amazing wisdom you shared. it spoke directly to my heart and created clarity for me.
It’s fantastic to see you speaking on this kind of stage. You have a very special stage presence. I have no doubt you will reach many people along your path.
I particularly like your candor in talking through your challenges. Very refreshing. Also I really like that you are promoting positivity–very important in the “if it bleeds, it leads” media world.
Your TEDx Talk has been amazing to watch!
This is great. I’m so lucky you coached me through my own “volcano eruption” – and yes, gifts followed aplenty!
Wow. I am so impressed and proud of you! ‘ve known you were special from day 1 but this is Extra Special.The fact I am able to say “Shivani Mair once worked for me, makes me feel proud!
You will change the world.
Your talk was amazing and you are one of the most inspiring people I know. Congratulations on a flawless talk!
Girl got skills! High quality, classy, thoughtful and powerful vibes from miss Shivani Mair as always!
Amazing stuff – whatever you class as success is already with you Shiv. I’m proud to count you as a friend.
YOU are amazing !!!
Oh wow, you are now officially an amazing woman. That was amazing Shivani, really amazing !. You have great presence and you come over as very real and authentic and there is emotion and passion in the way you speak. For me you gave the gift of being very human in talking about the ups and the downs of things that are very important to you and most of all you follow your beliefs and your passions and that is extremely inspiring. I think people will have felt very empowered and inspired about what you said, and especially the challenge you gave at the end, which still brings a tear to my eye on re-watching your talk. How bad does it have to get before we own the special unique things that make us who we are…..imagine a world where we all did that rather than wanting what someone else has got……
There is real impact just watching the recording, so heaven know what it must have felt like being there with you!
You are an inspiration in so many ways!
It was a joy meeting you, hearing your talk Destruction That Causes A Positive Impact and hearing about your exciting idea of coaching flash mobs, which is really inspiring.
I really enjoyed your TEDx talk, watched it last night and found it very inspirational!
I saw you at TEDx and one after I can definitely say that you left a deep impression on me. Your whole appearance and being was so much in harmony with your message. Your talk was and still is very inspiring.
Thank you for being who you are!
It’s cool to be able to say ” I know Shivani”
Your TEDx Talk was great, very very interesting and very captivating.
Fantastic TEDx Talk, inspirational, and thought provoking.
This is extraordinary and the equal of the best TED talks I have seen. I think you have grasped something profound about what we, as people, need. If you help every one of us find our joy, the world will become a better place.
Amazing, professional, and kept me tuned in….well done Shivani!
Great TEDx Talk Shivani, you should be very proud of yourself!
I came across your TEDx Talk on youtube and I had to message you to let you know that I am soo proud of you and so happy for you. It was simply beautiful and amazing. So beautifully said. I resonated with all you said. I hope you are able to express and help others even more so.
Brilliant!
Congratulations on your excellent TEDx Talk!!!
It was a delight to follow your presentation, and I can only agree with your messages and your approach.
Tuesday’s TEDx Talk inspired me so much and showed me that I made the right decision to follow my heart! So, my very own second act of adventure in the hero’s journey is just about to start. I like your “our people’s coach” project a lot!
It was a great pleasure to listen to you at the TEDx in Cologne…so inspiring and encouraging!