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How social wealth can transform your career
TEDxChicago Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago Dustin Huibregtse

How social wealth can transform your career

Nisaini Rexach reveals why sending 150 resumes gets you nowhere—and what actually works. As Microsoft's Community Engagement Lead, she shares her radical approach to career advancement through "social wealth": intentional relationship-building that compounds over time. From Chicago's government housing to rooms with Fortune 500 CEOs, Rexach never submitted a resume for any role. She introduces powerful frameworks including the "shareholder" concept, demonstrates how every encounter is an interview, and explains why your network underwrites your next opportunity. Through compelling personal stories and her mentee Paige's transformation, Rexach provides actionable strategies for building connections that create career opportunities traditional networking never could.

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Talk your way into better sex
TEDxChicago, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse

Talk your way into better sex

Most people think great and long lasting relationships are built on chemistry — but the real magic lies in communication. In this talk, Dr. Hareder McDowell explores how the way we defeat our silence, begin to speak, listen, and connect directly, shapes emotional intimacy, trust, and even physical desire. Drawing from research and real-life stories, Dr. Mac reveals how mastering communication doesn’t just improve relationships and sex — it transforms them. Because you have the power to talk you way to better sex.

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How to set the right goals and stay motivated
TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse

How to set the right goals and stay motivated

You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success and avoid the tempting calls of procrastination.

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How The Power of Poker is Changing the Game for Women
TEDxChicago Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago Dustin Huibregtse

How The Power of Poker is Changing the Game for Women

The mother-daughter duo of Jenny Just & Juliette Hulsizer is changing the game for women through one simple game. In this empowering and personal talk, they share how the power of poker has guided them in cracking the code on closing the gender-based confidence and equity gaps. Learn more about how the skills of poker can help you in the boardroom and beyond.

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How everyday interactions shape your future
TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse

How everyday interactions shape your future

A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.

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