The 3 choices that will shape your future (and the world) | Melanie van de Velde | TEDxVUAmsterdam
YOU ARE BATMAN: The Ultimate 3 Choices That Shape Your FutureDo you get overwhelmed by the news? From climate change to rising division and conflict, it's common to feel powerless and wonder what you can do. But what if the power to shape a brighter future for yourself and everyone else comes down to three fundamental choices?In this eye-opening TEDxVUAmsterdam talk, Dr. Melanie van de Velde invites you to take part in a stranded island experiment. You'll discover how your gut reactions in a survival scenario reveal an innate sense of justice that we all share. Melanie shows how this inner compass holds the key to overcoming the massive challenges we face, such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and rising extremism. This is not about "mopping up the symptoms," but tackling the issues at their root.You'll hear inspiring stories of real-world companies and initiatives that apply these three choices successfully, not only for powerful change but also for strong financial outcomes. The examples show that when we act justly by listening to our inner Batman, everyone wins. Melanie reveals an unexpected connection: by making these choices, you won’t just help heal the world; you'll also lead a healthier, more fulfilled, and longer life.Get ready to feel empowered, understand your true impact, and walk away with a clear path to build a better future starting today.#IdeasWorthSpreading #TEDx #SustainableBusiness #ImpactLeadership #Powerful Melanie van de Velde, PhD, MBA, MScMelanie is a Global Goals expert, recognized for her groundbreaking research on overcoming global challenges. Her research was awarded the Adam Smith Prize for PhD Excellence, nominated by the Social Innovation Research Director at Cambridge University. Her book LEAD LIKE A GENIUS: How to Outgrow the Competition and Transform Our World was praised by FORBES Books as “a powerhouse for sustainable growth.”After empowering young women in a Nairobi slum and leading global markets for a tech giant, Melanie now supports those who want to create powerful change. She is the founder of the Global Goals Masters and the Global Goals Podcast Show, providing an exciting experience that addresses not only the climate crisis but the full spectrum of global issues—for lasting change and an authentic edge.
Connect with Melanie or find out more:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-van-de-velde/https://www.instagram.com/melanie.vandevelde.btg/https://www.bigtreeglobal.net/ 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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