EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO ACCESS THEIR
RESILIENCE & LEADERSHIP
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We envision a society where everyone is confident, resilient, and eager to make their contribution. We imagine a vast community transformed, one person at a time, into one with a greater shared purpose, with hope and fulfillment for all. We dream of a world where every person recognizes their value to humanity and respects what all others offer.
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Michael Montegut
TEDxTalk - One Ride
Michael Montegut speaks about the rocky, winding path that he has taken through life and describes the principles and techniques that have guided him to overcome challenges along the way.
Michael Montegut is a Research Psychologist and writer, consultant, father, husband, kids basketball coach, and poet. He has researched the psychology of human vision and performed R&D in the areas of 3D computer graphics, flight simulation, and Virtual Reality. Michael developed and presented one of the first virtual flyovers of Mars terrain data and lander images at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. He has worked at a variety of Silicon Valley companies, including some of his own in data analytics, personality analysis, social networking, and nonprofit fundraising.
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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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Michael Montegut understands the power of personal connection. He can walk into a room full of teenagers and immediately take command of their attention. In an age where heads bent over devices is commonplace, seeing students lift their gaze to an intriguing speaker is a gift. Michael humbly brings thoughtful provocation into his discussions about resilience by selflessly sharing his own story. He challenges students to question any amount of complacency they may have and motivates them into action. Michael encourages students to test their limits by beautifully exposing his own failures and triumphs. While no one truly wants to be exposed to adverse situations that challenge us, Michael validates and celebrates the journey of resilience."
— Amy B, College & Career Center Specialist