Forget the textbooks. Forget the corporate seminars. In this deeply personal and groundbreaking TEDx talk, Kevin O’Reilly, founder of Thrive Now Group, shares what years of parenting, learning, and growing with his neurodiverse family taught him about communication that no course ever could.Through raw insights and real-life moments, Kevin introduces the world premiere of the ACC Framework, Assume Nothing, Clarify Everything, Confirm Understanding, a radical, first-of-its-kind communication model designed for real life. Whether at home or in the boardroom, this framework works because it was built on truth, empathy, and lived experience.This is more than a talk. It’s an invitation to rethink how we connect, listen, and lead, because the study of successful behaviours to inspire action often begins at home.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or struggled to truly understand others, this talk will change the way you communicate, forever. Kevin O’Reilly is the founder of Thrive Now Group and a leader in entrepreneurial growth, performance strategy, and business transformation. As Division Director for Toastmasters International, he helps people communicate with clarity and confidence. He hosts the podcast My Worst Interview Ever!, exploring resilience and lessons from failure.A forthcoming author of The Power of Client Questions (July 2025), Kevin reveals how client-led questions can drive breakthrough results. Through coaching, workshops, and speaking, he equips individuals and teams with the tools to improve every day, blending insights from communication, behaviour, and performance into practical, transformative support 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