At TEDx, I bring a powerful message: when you choose small play, the world doesn’t just lose your growth—it loses the innovation, service, and leadership only you can bring. And that loss is too costly for all of us. "I am Tushar Chaudhari, on a mission to redefine our broken education system by empowering one million mid-career project professionals to overcome professional mediocrity and become influential leaders—leaders who can serve their families, teams, organizations, society, and nation effectively.* I began my career as a civil engineer, and for over 22 years, I built high-performing teams, PMOs, and delivered large-scale projects. But my real calling goes far beyond managing timelines and budgets. My turning point came in 2015, when a painful job loss shook my identity. For the first time, I felt invisible in the very system I had dedicated my life to. That moment of loss lit a fire in me—to ensure that no professional stays unseen, stuck, or unheard. Since then, my dharma has been clear: to bridge the gap between formal education and real-world leadership. 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