In this video, Elisha McCardell-Staley reflects on her first experience walking onto a turnaround campus as a leadership coach. Initially focused on quick system fixes, she soon realized that true transformation comes from people—not just policies.Key insights include: ✅ Establishing a clear vision to unite staff and students. ✅ Empowering others by building trust and leadership at every level. ✅ Fostering relationships to create a culture of belief and resilience.The perspective she now embraces centers on inspiring lasting change rather than simply fixing what’s broken. Leadership isn’t just about systems—it’s about empowering people to imagine and achieve a better future. Elisha McCardell is a passionate Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education and a decade in Educational Leadership. Renowned for her expertise in turning around failing schools, Elisha has led successful school improvement efforts across more than ten districts in Texas. As the founder of MAC Coaching & Consulting LLC, she specializes in leadership development, organizational health, and school turnaround, empowering teams to unlock their full potential and drive sustainable growth. Elisha is a staunch advocate for sustainable leadership practices, combining visionary thinking with practical strategies to create meaningful and lasting impact. A dynamic speaker and coach, Elisha inspires audiences to embrace bold ideas, lead with purpose, and achieve transformative results in education and beyond. 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

Oshima Den, born with a mixed Hong Kong-Japanese background, moved to Hong Kong at the age of 9 and became fluent in Cantonese through interactions with his relatives. Passionate about baseball from a young age, he initially aspired to become a professional player. However, a severe car accident shattered his dream, forcing him to reconsider his path. Instead of giving up on sports, he transitioned into coaching softball and became the head coach of the Hong Kong Women's Softball Team. Under his leadership, the team achieved remarkable success at the 2018 Asian Games. Beyond coaching, Den is also a well-known YouTuber, running the channel "大島與龍威", where he shares insights into Japanese food culture. In this talk, he will discuss how he found a new direction after adversity, the importance of sportsmanship, cultural adaptation, and personal growth. His journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of passion, even in the face of unexpected challenges. Oshima Den is a coach of the Hong Kong Women's Softball Team and a well-known YouTuber. He was born in Japan and has a mixed Hong Kong-Japanese background. When he was 9, he and his family moved to Hong Kong, and he became fluent in Cantonese by communicating with his relatives. In 2018, he led the Hong Kong softball team in the Asian Games where they achieved excellent results.In addition to his coaching career, Den is also active on YouTube, running a channel called "大島與龍威", where he specializes in introducing Japanese food culture. His professional journey, initially influenced by his classmates, began with a passion for baseball. Despite a serious car accident that ended his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, he dedicated himself to coaching softball, fully supporting and nurturing the Hong Kong team. 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

orn in Zimbabwe, Innocent Mutanga arrived in Hong Kong as a refugee in 2013 with only 200 HKD and faced homelessness. However, he refused to let adversity define his future. He pursued higher education, becoming the first refugee to enroll in an official academic program at CUHK, majoring in Anthropology. Later, he joined a global investment bank, where he optimized trading systems through automation. In 2019, he founded the Africa Center Hong Kong, a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing black consciousness and fostering cultural exchange in Asia. The center runs over 700 programs annually, engaging educational institutions, corporations, NGOs, and individuals in discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), social innovation, and experiential learning. In this talk, Innocent will share how he transformed his struggles into opportunities, from being a refugee to a finance professional and social innovator. His journey challenges us to rethink limitations and embrace a more inclusive world. Innocent Mutanga, born in Zimbabwe and arriving in Hong Kong in 2013 as a refugee with only 200 HKD, overcame homelessness. He studied Anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, becoming the first refugee in an official program. Later, he worked at a global investment bank, optimizing trading systems through automation.In 2019, Mutanga founded the Africa Center Hong Kong, a social enterprise enhancing black consciousness in Asia. It offers over 700 annual programs to about 1,000 people weekly, involving educational institutions, corporations, NGOs, and individuals. The center focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), social innovation, experiential learning, and cultural exchange in food, arts, and literature. 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

In this interconnected web of existence, we find not only our individual significance but also our collective potential. Let us embrace this ideal, allowing it to inspire and guide us as we continue to shape our destinies and contribute to the greater good. In doing so, we honor the past, enrich the present, and lay the foundation for a brighter future. Dale Johnson serves as the Senior Business Development Manager for Global Clients at Visa Inc. In this role, he supervises Visa's largest multi-regional clients, accounting for about 16% of Visa's new business activities in FY2023. Before transitioning to the commercial sector, Dale played a key role in designing and implementing automated business intelligence applications aimed at Visa’s small business clientele.Prior to joining Visa, Dale worked as a software developer within the Fintech industry, with a focus on creating automated business intelligence solutions. His career also features a notable period at Worldline (formerly Ingenico ePayments), where he developed machine learning models designed to optimize merchant "card-not-present" interchange requirements.Apart from his professional accomplishments, Dale is profoundly passionate about horses, an interest that stems from his family's long-standing equestrian tradition. 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

How I turned failure in my life to a huge success Motivational Speaker, Winner of MBCacademy in 2022, Podcast Presenter at "sabahoo_pc" 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

A message to youth, teachers and students Associate Professor in King Saud University of Plant Biotech and Molecular Bio Diploma from National Institutes of Agronomy at Paris-Grignon 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