We are all connected by this - life's ups and downs. Dennise shares how we are also all connected by our 'ability to inspire others' if we view our ups & downs through a different leadership lens with people at the centre. Dennise Hilliman is an accomplished transformational leadership consultant and educator with over 25 years of experience developing people and transforming culture across education and corporate sectors. Served to the level of Associate Headteacher and Principal Examiner, Dennise has worked across Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, and the UK, bringing a global perspective to her leadership work.Her company partners with organisations including IBM and Santander UK to embed service-driven leadership, strengthen customer-focused cultures, and elevate employee impact through harnessing happiness. Dennise empowers individuals—from students to senior leaders—to lead with excellence enabled by social impact and wellbeing.A finalist in the Black British Business Awards and founder of two Toastmasters clubs, Dennise is a compelling speaker who brings insight, authenticity, and strategic clarity to every platform she shares. 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