The $9 Trillion Secret to Thriving at Work | Michelle Silverthorn | TEDxWCC
How can you thrive at work? Stop changing your job. Start changing your story. Belonging and thriving expert Michelle Silverthorn explains how to be the hero of your own workplace journey —from knowing your personal brand to being visible, taking risks, and embracing resilience. Learn how to reclaim your narrative, conquer self-doubt, and write the greatest story you'll ever tell - the story of you. Michelle Silverthorn is an award-winning global keynote speaker who
believes each of us deserves to belong, thrive, and succeed. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Michigan Law School, Michelle has lent her expertise to Fortune 500 companies, law firms, Hollywood studios, law schools and universities, and non-profits around the world. From eight-person workshops to 1000-person conferences, Michelle equips everyone with the necessary tools and skills to finally make real progress on belonging and inclusion.
Michelle is a TEDx speaker, a best-selling author, and was recently named by Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 250 Female Founders in the world. 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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