How to STOP Starting, START Finishing | Zoe Fragou | TEDxAUEB
What if having many talents isn't a burden, but your biggest superpower?
In this inspiring TEDx talk, organizational psychologist and business coach Zoe Fragou introduces a bold idea: it's not enough to have potential, you need to turn it into ability.If you've ever struggled to focus, finish what you start, or choose one path when you love many, you're not alone.
Zoe Fragou explores what it means to be a multipotentialite in a world that worships specialization and how to master the art of choosing, finishing, and thriving with multiple callings.She shares real stories, from Olympic athletes to Scrabble champions, and offers 4 practical tools to help you go from scattered to strategic:
-Self-awareness
-Growth mindset
-Proof of progress
-Honest feedback“Potential is a promise. But ability? Ability is a legacy.”*About the theme: Amalthea*
In Greek mythology, the Horn of Amalthea, also known as the Horn of Abundance from which Zeus was fed, was a symbol of prosperity — a vessel overflowing with nature's gifts and gems, representing the ultimate satisfaction of desires.However, the focus on material prosperity and the acquisition of wealth raises a question: if the horn of Amalthea were full today, would it give us the same sense of fulfillment?
And ultimately, what does abundance really mean?
Is it the accumulation of wealth, or is it a mindset that challenges scarcity?
What if we defined success not by how much we own, but by how much we share?? Watch this talk if you're interested in:Mindset shiftsPersonal developmentMultipotentiality & multi-passionate peopleHow to avoid burnoutFinishing what you startRedefining success and abundanceLet us know in the comments: Are YOU a multipotentialite?? Connect with Zoe Fragou: www.fragouzoe.com
? Share this with someone juggling many passions
? Like, subscribe, and spread the word if it resonates#TEDx #Multipotentialite #GrowthMindset #PersonalDevelopment #Abundance #SuccessRedefined #Multiability #ZoeFragouMrs.Zoe Fragou is an Organizational Psychologist with an MSc in Human Resources Management, a clinical psychologist license and a diploma in Business Coaching & Mentorship. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at EU Business School, where she holds a prestigious fellowship, and her research focuses on organizational behavior. Professionally, she is an awarded business coach leading projects in culture transformation, employee training, and public speaking for global corporations and Fortune 500 companies all over the world. As a public figure, she advocates for human rights, mental health, and women's empowerment and she is the creator of the vodcast “Straight Outta Life”, which received a Gold award in DiME awards 2025. Since September 2023, she has been a trainer for the World Health Organization, developing public health leaders in global missions, including Kazakhstan and war-torn Ukraine.Find more here: www.FragouZoe.comLinkedIn: Zoe FragouInstagram: @fragouzoe This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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