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The intrinsic power within us | Sonal Goel | TEDxSSCBS

In her impactful TED Talk “Beyond The Final Frontier,” Sonal Goel explores not just space exploration through figures like Sunita Williams, but the equally powerful journey within ourselves. She frames her talk around three key principles: Inquire, Improvise, and Inspire—urging us to question limits, adapt to challenges, and uplift others through our actions. She highlights the often overlooked “silent frontier” of mental health, stressing the need to break stigma and embrace emotional intelligence, especially in a world where patriarchy still imposes invisible restrictions. Through personal insights, she shows how resilience and inner motivation can lead to meaningful change. Her powerful message is summed up in the phrase “Not Yet”—a reminder that setbacks are temporary and potential is always unfolding. She concludes by emphasizing the power of collaboration in unlocking our collective strength and pushing beyond all frontiers, both seen and unseen. Ms. Sonal Goel, IAS (2008 batch), currently serves as Secretary, Government of Tripura, and is the author of "Nation Calling – Holistic Approach to UPSC Civil Services Examination." With over 16 years in public service, she has led initiatives in rural development, digital transformation, urban governance, and women and child welfare. She has served extensively in both Tripura and Haryana. Recognized nationally and internationally, she was named among the ‘Top 25 Women Transforming India’ by NITI Aayog and UN (2016), and honored as a ‘Web Wonder Woman’ by Twitter India and Ministry of Women & Child Development (2019). 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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