Attention We Give: Lessons From Listening for a Living | Katie O'Malley | M.Ed., BCC | TEDxAndover
In a world where everyone is talking, what if the most radical thing you could do… is listen?In this talk, Katie O'Malley shares a personal story that sparked a lifelong journey into the art of listening. With warmth, humor, and deep insight, she introduces the AIR method—Attention, Intention, and Recognition—a simple yet powerful way to create trust, connection, and understanding in any conversation.This talk is a timely reminder that listening isn’t just a skill—it’s a choice that can transform relationships, communities, and lives. Katie O'Malley is an Executive Coach and Leadership Educator with 20 years of professional experience serving the nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors. In 2012, Katie translated this observation into action, earning a Master's Degree in Counseling and Board Certification in Coaching.By leveraging evidence-based practices from the fields of counseling, organizational development, and leadership education, Katie equips her clients with customized strategies to meet their unique needs and aspirational goals.Before establishing her own coaching services, Katie served as a coach and course instructor to MBA and graduate students at Chicago Booth, The University of Texas at Austin, and DePaul University. 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
More from TED
- 15:11Navigating uncertainty with a high-performance mindset | Chiara Behrens de Luna | TEDxKLU HamburgAs the world of sports shows us, uncertainty is a state of mind; the only thing separating uncertainty from feeling lost is a simple shift in mindset. Chiara Behrens de Luna is a dedicated sports psychologist who has turned her lifelong passions for football, psychology, and storytelling into a meaningful career. From a young age, Chiara’s love for football and her fascination with people’s stories fueled her desire to help others and improve their world.Through her work, Chiara strives to make football more human by supporting individuals and teams in navigating its challenges. For her, this isn’t just a profession—it’s pure passion and a calling. Chiara’s expertise has already contributed to unforgettable achievements, including European and World Championship victories with Germany’s U17 team. Her mission is to empower every individual and team she works with to reach their full potential and achieve extraordinary success. 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
- 12:21Navigating your quarter-life crisis with confidence | Florian Kühn | TEDxKLU HamburgFeeling stuck in your twenties or early thirties? This talk unpacks the “quarter-life crisis,” offering practical mindsets and strategies to turn uncertainty about career, relationships, and identity into a confident launchpad for the future. Florian Kühn is a Product Owner at passify, where he works at the intersection of digital product development and logistics innovation. With a background in business administration from Kühne Logistics University and Heriot-Watt University, Florian brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the challenges of modern venture building. 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
- 15:39How to harness tech for good | Lara Sophie Bothur | TEDxKLU HamburgClear, human-centered storytelling transforms complex technology into trusted everyday tools. Three principles—relatability, audience-specific language, and experiential learning—demonstrate how trust in innovation emerges through human connection rather than algorithms. Lara is Deloitte's first full-time Corporate Influencer and a Global Tech Influencer, opening the world of innovation and technology to a global audience. With a focus on *Tech for Good*, *Tech Translation*, and *Corporate Influencing*, she collaborates with top tech companies, including Google, AWS, NVIDIA, Apple, and SAP.As the No. 1 female LinkedIn Creator in the DACH region and the owner of Deloitte's largest LinkedIn account worldwide, Lara generates 400 million annual impressions. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Tech & AI and listed on Business Punk's Watchlist 100, she leads the conversation on how technology can drive meaningful change.Passionate about making complex tech accessible and impactful, Lara continues to inspire others to embrace innovation and leverage technology for good. ? 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
- 9:31Why we must learn the language of emotion | Prof. Dr. Brooke A. Gazdag | TEDxKLU HamburgThere is one language that we never really study, yet we use everyday: the language of emotion. Learning the language of emotion lets us name feelings, embrace their full spectrum of emotions, and express ourselves in ways that forge genuine connection. Prof. Dr. Brooke A. Gazdag is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and author who equips organizations to lead with clarity, courage, and inclusion. As Associate Professor of Leadership and Academic Director of Executive Education at Kühne Logistics University, she partners with global companies to build high-impact cultures grounded in psychological safety, emotional fluency, and inclusive leadership. With expertise in negotiation, team dynamics, and behavior change, Brooke brings research to life in keynotes and workshops that deliver actionable insights. Known for her engaging style and sharp clarity, she leaves audiences with the tools—and motivation—to lead real change. 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
- 14:38How we get tricked by big data | Alicia Margono | TEDxUBCDecisions from the minute, individual level to global-changing organizational strategies increasingly rely on large and rapidly-generated data sets. But do we have the right data? Who is being missed and why? If unaddressed, will these gaps continue to drive inequality at a faster pace with the rise of AI-driven decisions? Alicia Margono is a writer and advocate in human rights and mental health spaces, with a career in business and technology spaces. Passionate about research on social development goals at the global level, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia in Psychology and International Relations. Her past talk was presented at TEDxCountdown, titled 'Labor Trafficking, Global Warming, and Taking Action'. 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
- 7:36What is Your Stack? | Folu Dele-Ijagbulu | TEDxDugbeIn this talk, visionary entrepreneur Folu Dele-Ijagbulu posits that we all have a decision-making framework that serves as a mold for every decision we make. He calls it “stack”. It comprises the key factors and considerations that shape our choices. “Where are our priorities? Where do they really lie?” Answering these questions and reflecting on the pattern of choices over time, says Folu, is the way to truly know one's stack. Folu Dele-Ijagbulu, a visionary entrepreneur, is the founder of BuySimply, a groundbreaking expense management platform designed for medium-sized businesses. With a solid foundation in engineering and IT audit, Folu's career spans across companies like KPMG and ExxonMobil where he worked before founding his startup. 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
