In this TEDxWilmington talk, Jennifer Lazzarini reveals that the key to building high-performing teams lies not in credentials, but in alignment. Drawing on vivid stories from high-pressure kitchens to corporate boardrooms, she shows how leaders can unleash hidden potential by placing the right people in the right roles. Jennifer delivers a practical blueprint for transforming team culture, boosting engagement, and driving lasting performance through small but powerful leadership shifts. Jennifer Behm-Lazzarini is an internationally recognized chef, entrepreneur, and speaker who helps organizations tackle high turnover, unclear roles, and low profitability by building engaged, high-performing teams. A DISC personality profiling expert and winner of MasterChef USA Season 2, Jennifer equips business owners, HR professionals, and team leaders with the tools to improve communication, retain talent, and drive profitability. Her Yes, Chef leadership experience immerses teams in real-world challenges, fostering collaboration and adaptability. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she has worked with major brands like Hasbro, CVS, and QVC. Passionate about mentorship, she supports organizations like Foster Forward and the USO. Whether leading teams or kickboxing, snorkeling, or traveling, Jennifer champions the 1% Rule—proving small, consistent efforts lead to massive results. 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 TEDxWilmington talk, Amanda Colford explores why so many of us unknowingly block our own financial abundance. Whether you're feeling stuck in scarcity or already experiencing prosperity, she reveals that there’s always room for more ease and expansion. Amanda shares a simple yet powerful strategy to uncover hidden opportunities and transform your financial reality. Amanda Colford guides high achievers into their unrealized potential and inner peace. As a published author, international speaker, and the creator/CEO of Leading The Vision, Inc., Amanda has facilitated thousands of personalized transformational sessions and has led hundreds of breakthroughs, neural integration, ascension, and leadership group classes for clients from all over the world. Amanda combines her spiritual gifts with specialization in neural-pathway programming, consciousness expansion, and quantum communication. 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 TEDxWilmington talk, Dr. Travis Hearne reflects on the mythical search for the fountain of youth and reveals a modern formula for extending both the quality and length of our lives. Drawing from his experiences as a U.S. Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan, he emphasizes the power of mental resilience and lifelong growth. Dr. Hearne introduces the "Lifecycle of Positive Expansion" as a pathway to break free from comfort zones and unlock our full potential. Dr. Travis Hearne is the Founder and CEO of the Titanium Consulting Group (TCG), an international best-selling author, a globally sought-after keynote speaker, a Marine Corps Combat Veteran, a former Intelligence Officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency, a cybersecurity and leadership industry expert, father, husband, and son. Travis earned his Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California in 2021 and holds several certifications, including an executive certificate from Harvard’s Kennedy School in Leadership in Homeland Security. Having led Marines in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and having worked with everything from Fortune 10 companies to startups, Travis has consistently found that the cornerstone of success is how well people are led. 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

He didn’t grow up with a business plan. He grew up in San Miguel Acatán, a small town in Guatemala where resourcefulness wasn’t optional—it was instinct.Later in life, he would become a consultant, an author, a founder, a mentor to executives and teams around the world. But the truths that shaped him most didn’t come from boardrooms or books. They came from the mountains of Guatemala. From family, from failure, from watching what happens when people take initiative—or don’t.Over the years, he began collecting those truths—not as theories, but as observations. Twenty lessons that kept showing up. About decisions, discipline, relationships, success, and the strange way life tends to teach you what matters—only after you need it.Today, he’s here to share those 20 lessons. Not just what he learned as an entrepreneur—but what he learned about being human, and about building something that lasts.Let’s begin. David C. Baker: conferencista y asesor de negocios de más de mil empresas a nivel mundial. Ha escrito 6 libros y ha sido keynote speaker en más de 30 países. Su trabajo ha sido aplaudido en el Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, USA Today, BusinessWeek, CBS news, Newsweek, Inc. Magazine. Ha sido destacado en el New York Times donde fue referido como el ¨Experto de los expertos¨ en materia de negocios. Tiene un podcast llamado 2bobs que ya es un referente y es el segundo podcast más importante para emprendedores según Agency Collective del Reino Unido. 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 TEDxWilmington talk, Noa Mills uncovers a surprising truth: the key to success lies not in talent or luck, but in how we train our brains. Through personal stories and neuroscience insights, she reveals how a simple internal shift can unlock unstoppable momentum and life-changing results. Noa challenges us to rethink achievement and harness the brain’s natural systems to move from limitation to liberation. Noa Mills is a dynamic professional specializing in corporate partnerships for top dental surgery practices nationwide. A philanthropist, founder of “ReThink Edu”, and three-time Barnes & Noble published author, she earned the 2021 Governor’s Outstanding Service Award, 2022 Mill Summit Impact Award, and is Miss Delaware USA 2023. Noa led efforts for Delaware Regulation 615 2.0, mandating mental health resources in schools, and founded a namesake scholarship. A Google Techstars and Aspen Ideas: Health fellow, Noa is associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Forbes the Culture, and Leadership Delaware. Named one of Delaware Online’s Most Influential People for 2025, she champions excellence as the standard and inspires others to think, be, and achieve big. 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 TEDxWilmington talk, Oma invites viewers to rediscover their true identity and inherent freedom, regardless of external circumstances. Through a deeply reflective lens, she challenges the notion that our situations define us. Oma reminds us that no matter what we face, we are always ourselves—and always free. Oma has overcome the odds and has been captivating audiences with her story and sharing wisdom on the liberation of mind. She once was suddenly struck by an indescribable experience, causeless, timeless, mindless, that left her with a profound realization. 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