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

OSTIM Teknik Üniversitesi TEDx etkinliği, 'Zorluklardan Zirveye: Mezunun Yolcuğu' temasıyla, mezunların karşılaştığı zorlukları aşma ve başarıya ulaşma hikayelerini paylaşmayı amaçlıyor. Bu etkinlikte, farklı alanlarda kariyer yapmış mezunlar, deneyimlerini ve ilham verici yolculuklarını dinleyicilerle buluşturacak. Katılımcılar, zorlukların üstesinden gelmenin yollarını keşfederken, motivasyon ve azimle dolu bir yolculuğa tanıklık edecekler. TEDx, fikirlerin paylaşıldığı bir platform olarak, bu özel etkinlikte de yenilikçi düşünceleri ve ilham verici hikayeleri bir araya getiriyor. Prof. Dr. Ünsal Sığrı OSTİM Teknik Üniversitesinde öğretim üyesi ve Rektör Yardımcısıdır. İşletme Yönetimi profesörüdür. TÜBİTAK bursuyla doktora sonrası çalışmalarını ABD’de tamamlamıştır. Liderlik, Stratejik Yönetim ve Planlama, Örgütsel Değişim ve Gelişim, Örgütsel Davranış, Uyuşmazlık Çözümü ve Müzakere alanlarında çok sayıda uluslararası ve ulusal kitabı, makalesi ve bildirisi bulunmaktadır. Prof. Sığrı, ülkemizdeki arabulucu ve uzlaştırmacıların baş eğitmenliğini yanında, Avrupa Birliği-Avrupa Konseyi-Birleşmiş Milletler-NATO gibi uluslararası kuruluşlarda projeler icra etmektedir. Prof. Sığrı, kamu ve özel sektördeki profesyonel yöneticilerinin ve eğiticilerin mesleki gelişimlerinde eğitimler vermekte, işletmelere-kurumlara yönetim ve strateji danışmanlığı ve mentorlüğü yapmaktadır. 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

While AI and business charge ahead, too many classrooms remain stuck in the past. In this inspiring and provocative talk, Colin MB Cooper explores the widening gap between education and the evolving demands of business, and how artificial intelligence and virtual reality can help close it. Colin MB Cooper is an innovative entrepreneur, and passionate storyteller whose pioneering spirit was ignited when he launched his first business at 18. He built ventures that now span across 38 countries, impacting communities and transforming industries with a blend of creativity and analytical rigor. Colin’s unique journey in technology and community development has allowed him to bridge the gap between ground breaking research and tangible, real-world change. His ability to distill complex ideas into accessible narratives has inspired diverse audiences through his talks, workshops, and collaborative projects. Driven by a belief that innovation coupled with empathy redefines success, Colin continues to empower leaders and visionaries to turn challenges into opportunities. As he takes the TEDx stage, he invites audiences to embark on a journey of discovery and global connection, where every challenge leads to growth and every voice contributes to a brighter, unified future. 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

Mediator Carol reveals how changing the stories we tell ourselves and each other can transform seemingly intractable disputes into moments of profound connection. Through a moving case study of a family's irreplaceable memories and a business owner's rigid stance during mediation, she demonstrates that the sweet spot in any conflict lies not in contracts or compensation, but in the vulnerable truths we dare to share. Carol stands alone as the nation's premier neuroscience-informed conflict resolution expert, transforming how businesses negotiate, communicate, and resolve disputes. With a staggering 95%+ mediation success rate across 14,000+ cases—placing her in the top 1% globally—she delivers results that seem impossible until you experience them firsthand. Carol doesn't just speak about change—she creates it. When you need someone who can turn your most challenging conflicts into your biggest breakthroughs while giving your team tools for lasting success, Carol is the call that changes everything. 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

Ali Khani shares the story behind founding the Muslim Tech Collaborative, now North America’s largest Muslim tech ecosystem. From navigating identity to building community, he reveals how faith, innovation, and purpose came together to spark a national movement. His journey is a testament to the power of connection—and the impact young leaders can make when they bridge worlds and build for something greater than themselves. Ali Khani is the founder of the Muslim Tech Collaborative (MTC), North America's largest Muslim tech ecosystem with 30+ chapters serving 2000+ students, founders, and professionals across the US and Canada. A recent UC Berkeley computer science graduate from the Bay Area, Ali is passionate about building bridges across various communities — as a lead organizer of Muslim Tech Fest SF, track chair for OPEN Silicon Valley's Annual Forum, co-president of Cal's Muslim alumni network, co-founder of networking tool Bloom (withbloom.app), and continuing to connect top tech talent globally through MTC. 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

When Sheeba Ameer’s daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, she faced an agonising seven-year journey through hospitals, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion—largely alone. But instead of letting that pain end with her story, Sheeba chose to create what she had desperately needed: Solace—a support system for children with long-term illnesses and their families. In this deeply moving talk, Sheeba shares how one family's struggle became the foundation for a movement that now provides medical, emotional, and financial support to hundreds. Sheeba Ameer is the founder of Solace, a pioneering support system for children with long-term illnesses. Her journey began with the seven-year battle to care for her daughter diagnosed with leukemia—a deeply personal experience that led her to build what she wished existed: a community of care. Solace now supports hundreds of families, offering medical, emotional, and financial aid. Recognized nationally, Sheeba has received the CNN Real Hero Award, Vanitha Woman of the Year, and the Ramankutty Achan Award for her social impact. With unshakable empathy and resolve, Sheeba Ameer turned personal grief into a movement of healing and hope for countless others. 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