Happiness or success? Fame or power? Wealth or intelligence? Life constantly presents us with choices—each shaping the direction of our journey.In this compelling TEDx talk, Vidya Prabhu, a globally respected leader in the HR community, reflects on her personal and professional experiences navigating the fine line between conflicting decisions. With honesty and insight, she explores how every fork in the road is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself- and find happiness along the way.Through powerful storytelling and hard-earned wisdom, Vidya invites us to rethink the way we define achievement and fulfillment—and to embrace the responsibility and freedom of choosing our own path. Vidya Prabhu is Associate Director at Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd, leading global delivery for IBM Cloud Technology, University Relations, Transformation, and D&I, serving over 400 clients worldwide. A 2x TEDx speaker, she has spoken on “Humour & Glamour in Leadership” and “Being Yourself on Stage.” Vidhya has championed inclusion for over a decade as a Women Inclusion Network leader and is a brand ambassador for platforms like Women In Cloud, Google WomenTechMakers, AWS Women in Tech, and more.Her accolades include the Samarthya Samaan Award 2024, Transformation Leader 2024, Women Super Achiever (TN) by World HRD Congress, and Global Role Model of the Year (2023 & 2024). Recognized among the Top 50 Global D&I Influencers, she also serves on advisory boards of various colleges in Tamil Nadu, impacting 25,000+ students and 5,000+ women annually through her keynotes, mentoring, and guest lectures. 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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