Why do we drift from our true path? | Gottfried Prinz | TEDxKlagenfurt
In this powerful talk, Gottfried Prinz reveals three escalating signals life sends when we drift from our true path — signposts, silence phases, and crisis. Through personal story and with sharp insight, he invites us to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover purpose, before life has to shout!Gottfried Prinz is a serial entrepreneur, transformation coach, and helps people and businesses reinvent themselves. Since 2007, he has led over 80 successful corporate restructurings, built a thriving superfoods brand with Dattelbär, and coached more than 800 executives and entrepreneurs toward purposeful change. Gottfried blends sharp business acumen with deep human insight. He’s also an author, speaker, self-healer, farmer, and actor and above all, a proud father of three. His mission is to leave a meaningful mark on the world through courage, clarity, and gratitude. Whether in the boardroom or on the farm, Gottfried lives what he teaches: transformation is not just possible—it’s a practice. 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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