Cristiana Pinciroli is a pioneering athlete, former corporate executive, award-winning author, and Master in the Science of Happiness who bridges the worlds of high performance and well-being. In this TEDx talk, she explores how the science of happiness can transform traditional views on success. Drawing from her journey as captain of Brazil’s National Women’s Water Polo Team and her leadership in the corporate world, Cristiana reveals how spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional well-being fuel sustainable performance. She challenges the “no pain, no gain” mindset and presents a new paradigm for excellence. Her message is clear: happiness isn’t the result of achievement — it’s the foundation for it. Cristiana Pinciroli is a trailblazer who broke barriers as the captain of the Brazilian National Women’s Water Polo team. Competing professionally in Italy, she earned recognition as one of the world’s top players. Her first major transformation took her from the world of elite sports to the corporate arena. Over 25 years, Cris thrived as an executive at a leading Brazilian bank, guiding multicultural teams and inspiring individuals to reach beyond their Limits. In 2019, Cristiana embraced her second transformation—leaving the corporate world to pursue her life’s passion: unlocking human potential. She became an award-winning author, publishing Sport: A Stage for Life in English and Portuguese, and dedicated herself to integrating the science of happiness with high performance. Today, Cristiana is a recognized expert in sustainable success and well-being. As a certified happiness trainer, she works with organizations, teams, and athletes to help them achieve their fullest potential. 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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