Almost everyone has a story about that inexplicable gut instinct that somehow steered them, or somebody they knew, away from certain disaster. But here's the thing: what if intuition isn’t so mysterious at all? This talk explores the fascinating biology, evolution, and neuroscience behind those signals our bodies send us, and how understanding them can help us make smarter, faster decisions for the present and our future. Kailynn Murphy is a senior at Woodcreek High School with a long history of interest in medicine. Ever since she was little, she's had a fascination for the medical field and spends her spare time watching documentaries, as well as taking care of her room full of plants. At school, she owns the Horticulture Club, an initiative focused on community gardening and sustainability while emphasizing beneficial mental and physical health habits. Outside of the campus, Kailynn works as a lifeguard and swim instructor for the city. She hopes to study radiology, orthopedics, or neuroscience in college and, in the future, continue traveling the world to see different cultures and ways of life. 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

成功只有一个标准答案吗？ 王浩琦，这位从建筑系逃学、又和唱片公司解约的音乐人，用一张独立专辑《自行人》打破了成功的“人设”。 他相信：真正的成功，不是成为下一个谁，而是有勇气“活出自我”！ 音乐唱作人 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

Dobbiamo trovare il coraggio di liberarci per spiccare il nostro vero volo. A 27 anni Elvis Spadoni aveva due ali: una era la sua scelta di diventare prete, l’altra il celibato.Ma quelle ali non erano davvero sue. Si staccavano ogni volta che cercava di volare. Così ha scelto di lasciarle andare. Da quel momento è iniziato per lui un viaggio profondo: dentro se stesso, tra arte, fede e autenticità.Ha imparato che per volare davvero non servono ali imposte, ma quelle che nascono dal coraggio di essere chi siamo davvero.Nato a Urbino nel 1979, Elvis Spadoni ha vissuto un percorso unico: dalla vocazione sacerdotale al mondo dell’arte. Dopo aver lasciato la diocesi di Rimini, dove era diacono, si è formato all’Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino, dedicandosi alla pittura, agli autoritratti e ai temi biblici. Oggi vive a Santarcangelo di Romagna con la moglie Greta e i loro due figli, e continua a raccontare con i suoi quadri la sua personale trasformazione e la forza di accettare se stessi. 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

In a world on fire with chaos and burnout with 82% of employees at risk, this talk delivers a provocative truth: work-life balance is a lie, and only purpose-driven clarity can fuse who we are with how we work before exhaustion becomes our new norm. Dr. Laura Young is a strategic communication expert, professor and speaker who helps leaders and professionals cut through noise, align with their values, and lead with clarity. Drawing from 14 years of expertise, Dr. Young brings both academic rigor and deeply personal insight into her search for clarity. Her undergraduate work was at Nebraska Wesleyan. 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

Nebraska Wesleyan alum Joshua Berry works with leaders to unlock Team-Led Results—where decisions are shared, ownership is deep, and outcomes stick. An author (Dare to Be Naïve), global leadership consultant and CEO, he equips leaders to trade the addiction to being right for systems that invite participation, experimentation and aligned autonomy. Nebraska Wesleyan alum Joshua Berry works with leaders to unlock Team-Led Results—where decisions are shared, ownership is deep, and outcomes stick. An author (Dare to Be Naïve), global leadership consultant and CEO, he equips leaders to trade the addiction to being right for systems that invite participation, experimentation and aligned autonomy. 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

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, it’s tempting to feel that faster, easier, and more-polished wins. But as humans, we actually have a deep appreciation for grit. We recognize and resonate with strife. We’re suspicious of shortcuts because they hide the work, the pain, the humanity. Nebraska Wesleyan alum Greg Harris is the co-founder of Quantum Workplace, an Omaha-based leader in employee feedback software. He served as its CEO for 18 years. He designed the first city-by-city Best Places to Work list that recognized top employers every year since 2004. 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