Join Martin as he uncovers the far-ranging impact of intuition in history and his own life. Learn how intuitive insights have led to remarkable discoveries, serendipitous choices, and life-saving decisions in many fields. A Dean’s List graduate from Rutgers University with majors in Religion and English, Martin McDermott pursued graduate studies in Communication at Ohio State University. He subsequently earned a master’s degree in Communication Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was awarded a Distinguished Scholar Fellowship. With nearly three decades of teaching experience in universities, community colleges, and lifelong learning programs, Martin has taught communication and personal growth skills to over 8,000 students from all walks of life. His current intuition workshops include “How Intuition Changed History,” Intuition as a Business Partner,” “The Art & Science of Intuition,” and “Tales of Animal Intuition.” Martin is also the author of Speak with Courage, Hitch Your Voice to a Star, and the upcoming Follow Your Intuition: 50 Signposts on the Unseen Road Less Traveled. "The Power of Intuition" is his second TEDx talk. 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