NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for mental health advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. Psychologists have raised significant concerns about potential risks and harms of using AI for mental health care and social support. Further investigation is warranted. For more information, see the source below. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of artificial intelligence and well-being. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfhttps://www.apaservices.org/practice/business/techinology/artificial-intelligence-chatbots-therapistsCreatives aren't being replaced by AI — they're being invited to reclaim their voice. When we stop hustling to prove our worth and start using technology to amplify our truth, we unlock the kind of storytelling machines can never replicate. Jori O'Neale is a dynamic Developmental Writing Coach at IYH Innertainment LLC, where she has been instrumental since 2022 in adding a writing and publication component to the company's arts and entertainment offerings. Her expertise lies in helping aspiring authors excavate their stories and transform them into published books, eliminating the common headaches of writer's block and wasted time. As a 9-times published and best-selling author, Jori brings a wealth of experience and insight to her clients. She also serves as a Christian Productivity Coach, guiding Christians to make more time for what matters most in their lives. 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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In this TEDxOldHickory talk, Tessa Tubbs speaks to anyone who’s ever felt like they’re living on autopilot - doing all the right things but still wondering, “How did I end up here?”. She explores that quiet moment when success no longer feels like you - and what it really takes to stop performing a role and start writing your own story. Tessa Tubbs is a leadership strategist and executive coach who helps bold leaders cut through complexity and lead with clarity. With two decades of global experience—including work across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia, and Australia—she’s partnered with organizations like Disney, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity, and PepsiCo to elevate leadership, accelerate strategy, and drive meaningful impact. Known for fusing strategic insight with grounded wisdom, Tessa challenges leaders to move with purpose, lead with courage, and build what matters. She doesn’t hand out formulas—she equips leaders to think, move, and lead with intention. Based in Dallas-Fort Worth, she draws on lived experience and a global perspective while raising a teenage son, doing life with her husband of 18 years, and managing two energetic dogs. Her message? Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about intentional influence. 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