Beyond Comfort: The Key to Growth and Success | Majdal Shahin | TEDxAmerican University of Sharjah
Growth begins the moment you stop waiting to feel ready. In this talk, I share how pushing past fear, embracing discomfort, and saying yes to the unknown transformed my career—and how it can do the same for you. Majdal Shahin, a forward-thinking engineer at Siemens Energy, is a Digitalization Consultant driving change in the energy sector with advanced technologies. She specializes in digitalization with regards to performance of gas turbine power plants. Her ability to link technical systems with business needs delivers measurable value and fosters innovation. 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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