Burning Bridges : The Power of Unconventional Choices | Zélia Sakhi | TEDxWasedaU
Forget 10-year life plans and roadmaps. In a world of rapid change, Zélia Sakhi argues that "stupid decisions" – unconventional, risky choices aligned with your values – are the key to thriving and adapting. She’ll share how to define your "care compass," make calculated risks, and harness the power of chaos and lucky accidents to navigate the unpredictable future of work. Zélia Sakhi is a designer turned world-wanderer, who has built an international leadership career for brands and clients as big and varied as Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Volvo, Ikea or Star Wars. A mom of two, she currently heads up the user experience team of Google Search Japan, while juggling a threenager and a teenager. She owns her life story of following her passions blindly and making really, really stupid decisions along the way. 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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