From Suspicion to Solution via Strengths - A Different Approach to Feedback Scott Christie is the Head of Training and Integration at Strengthscope, a company that assesses, develops, and leverages individuals' natural strengths for improved workplace performance and engagement.. His passion and skill for creating lightbulb moments makes him a sought-after facilitator and speaker. Scott describes himself as ‘a walking, breathing case study of how using strengths can help you achieve happiness and success in your career’. He draws on the skills and experiences from a ‘squiggly’ career – from 15 years as a stage actor, work with leading NGOs, award winning start-ups to the Guinness World Records organisation. With Strengthscope, He has worked with clients as diverse as Siemens, Amazon Web Services, the Met Police and the NHS. This has given Scott a deep, empathetic understanding of how strengths and Strengthscope® can help in any work situation. 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

Empathy v Echo Chamber - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Tahnee McCorry, CEO and founder of White Ribbon NI, works to end violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Her groundbreaking "Listen, Learn, Lead" framework has been embraced by organisations across Northern Ireland , including the Police Service of Northern Ireland , schools, Ulster GAA, The Prison Service of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Football League. Tahnee’s passion lies in engaging and leading men and boys as crucial allies, promoting honest dialogue, education, and fierce empathy for lasting change. She has a fifteen year old son who she describes as her muse, the reason she believes in this generation of boys to break cycles and end violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. 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

Connection is Medicine Michael Maisey is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the charity The CIP Project. Convicted of armed robbery at just 15, he spent much of his teenage years locked in a prison cell for 23 hours a day. Following his release, Michael committed himself to transformation—rebuilding his life from the inside out. Now over 17 years sober, he has dedicated his life to helping others reconnect—with themselves, each other, and their communities. Through The CIP Project, Michael supports people across the UK and Ireland, sharing powerful methods that foster deep human connection. His work has reached schools, prisons, and communities nationwide, offering a message of hope, healing, and lasting 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

Shahrzad Kiavash shares her powerful journey of overcoming a life-threatening illness and the loss of both legs to become a Paralympian. Her story is a testament to human resilience and the strength of mindset in the face of adversity. Through her talk, she inspires others to challenge limitations and redefine what is possible. Shahrzad Kiavash is a Paralympian and keynote speaker who has inspired audiences worldwide with her story of resilience, determination, and redefining what is possible. After surviving a life-threatening illness that resulted in the loss of both her legs, she defied expectations and went on to compete in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Through her talks, she challenges perspectives on adversity, mindset, and human potential - leaving audiences not only deeply moved but also motivated to push beyond their own perceived limitations. 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

1.9 Million Reasons To Rethink Your Career Conversations Mark McCormack is Managing Director of Aflac Northern Ireland, a leading US-based insurance provider. Marks leads operations for the insurance company’s Technology and Cybersecurity Innovation Centre based in Belfast. Prior to joining Aflac, Mark was a Senior Vice President at Citi and a Software Development Leader at BT and BIC Systems. Mark is chair of Software NI, the industry body that represents and advocates for the software sector in Northern Ireland. 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

Matters of Life and Death Laura McDaid is a journalist and media lecturer at the North West Regional College. After 17 years working at BBC News NI, Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle, she began a freelance career from her home in Limavady in 2023. In her BBC Sounds podcast series 'Assume Nothing, The Last Request', she investigated the abuses carried out on women and children at mother and baby homes across the island of Ireland alongside producer Kerry Jamison. The series, which was awarded at the ARIAs and New York Festivals for its journalism, also told a personal story, in which Laura set out to trace the birthmother of her friend Martin Barry, who died at the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland in 2005. 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