Creating space to become the leader you need | Theresa Hudzinski | TEDxNYU Shanghai
Former Disney executive and leadership coach Theresa Hudzinski argues that true leaders aren’t born—they’re made by carving out psychological safety through vulnerability, presence, and unwavering commitment. Theresa has over 30 years of leadership experience from Disneyland Anaheim, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland, where she built successful teams focused on trust, transparency, and respect. Now in Macau’s gaming sector, she continues inspiring growth. As President of IPWS, Theresa empowers women globally, earning Lifetime Achievement Awards from Disney and IPWS. Her guiding principle: “When people are your purpose, you create the biggest 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
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