We reward strength and composure, but at what cost? "The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One" uncovers how the need to appear composed keeps high achievers trapped in cycles of control and exhaustion, why true power comes from aligning the conscious and subconscious mind, and how strength comes from breaking down, not from holding it all together. Rebecca Hansen is an international Transformational Leadership Coach based in Rwanda. She works with executives and leadership teams to strengthen emotional capacity, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity under pressure. Drawing on experience across Europe, East Africa, and Asia, Rebecca helps organizations build leaders who are not only effective decision-makers, but also trusted, human-centered forces of impact. 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