Save the date: TEDx Oct. 3rd, 2006
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Mike Melton
In Measuring the Human Spirit While Pushing Beyond Limits, Mike Melton draws from his unique perspective within the world of ultrarunning to explore what endurance reveals about the human spirit. Positioned at the intersection of precision and perseverance, he examines how limits—both physical and mental—are tested, measured, and ultimately redefined. Through stories and insights from …
Terri Graham
How to overcome your crucible moment | Dr. Terri A. Graham | TEDxVeroBeach Dr. Terri A. Graham explores the moments in life that test us most—and quietly shape who we become. She calls these defining experiences crucible moments: intense, often unexpected challenges that apply pressure, disrupt certainty, and demand a response. In this talk, Dr. …
Blanca E. Rodriguez
The Dance of Life | Blanca E. Rodriguez, LMT, CCMT | TEDxVeroBeach In this uplifting talk, Blanca E Rodriguez explores how music and dance serve as powerful metaphors for overcoming life’s challenges. Drawing from lived experience and artistic expression, she illustrates how rhythm, movement, and sound can break through emotional barriers and guide individuals through …
Amy Bukszpan
What Lies Beyond Fear | Amy Bukszpan | TEDxVeroBeach In What Lies Beyond Fear? How I Got Curious and Set a Path to Success, Amy explores what happens when fear is met not with resistance—but with curiosity. Drawing from her experience as an ultrarunner completing distances from 50K to 250 miles, and as Race Director …
Harvey Lewis
Go Get It! | Harvey Lewis | TEDxVeroBeach Harvey Lewis has spent years pushing his body into places most people never choose to go—and staying there. Through his journey in ultrarunning, he developed what he calls the six pillars of success, a framework for building a mindset resilient enough to withstand extreme discomfort, doubt, and …
David Hartmann
Your AI Coworker is Here, Friend or Foe | David Hartmann | TEDxVeroBeach In Your AI Coworker Is Here — Friend or Foe, David Hartmann challenges how we think about artificial intelligence in the workplace. As AI rapidly shifts from tool to teammate, David explores what this new dynamic means for creativity, productivity, trust, and …
Sandra Villines
The Coach Next Door | Sandra Villines | TEDxVeroBeach n The Coach Next Door, Sandra Villines shares the remarkable journey of an ordinary woman who dared to chase dreams far bigger than anyone—including herself—ever imagined. Drawing from a career defined by grit, faith, and resilience, Sandra reflects on what it takes to endure when the …
Gary Cantrell
Over, Under, Around, or Through! | Gary Cantrell | TEDxVeroBeach In Over, Under, Around, or Through!, Gary Cantrell, known worldwide as Lazarus Lake, explores the deeper meaning of failure—and why the willingness to risk it is only the beginning. Drawing from decades of designing some of the most punishing endurance events on Earth, including the …
Alvaro Nuñez
The power of finding your why | Alvaro Nunez | TEDxVeroBeach In The Power of Finding Your Why, Alvaro Nuñez explores how purpose becomes a force stronger than pain. Drawing from his experience competing in the Marathon des Sables—one of the world’s toughest endurance races—Alvaro shares a deeply personal journey through physical exhaustion, mental strain, …
Jürgen Schwanitz
Ai: Redefining the Future of Business | Jürgen Schwanitz | TEDxVeroBeach In this forward-looking talk, Jürgen Schwanitz examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. Moving beyond hype, he breaks down the practical, real-world applications of AI across industries—from automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows to enhancing customer experiences and …
Francis Papineau
How To Increase Your Energy Level | Francis Papineau | TEDxVeroBeach In How to Increase Your Energy Level, Francis Papineau breaks down what energy really is—and how to deliberately build more of it in both life and work. Drawing from his experience as co-founder of Vault Mindset, a Certified Mental Game Instructor, and an Occupational …
Lynda Sloan Allen
See it Differently, Change your Learning Different Child’s Life. | Lynda Sloan Allen | TEDxVeroBeach Every child learns in a unique way, yet our schools still rely on a one-size-fits-most learning model that leaves millions behind. With 1 in 5 students identified as “learning different” and many more bright, gifted, and differently learning-abled, it’s time …