Terri Trespicio

Terri Trespicio, an author and former media professional known for her impactful TEDx talk 'Unfollow Your Passion', discusses the pitfalls of pursuing a singular passion. She reveals how this mindset can lead to stagnation and disappointment instead of fulfillment. Trespicio emphasizes the value of accepting non-dream jobs to gain skills and perspectives, learning through failure, and expanding your comfort zone. She also critiques the conventional bucket list approach, encouraging listeners to focus on meaningful commitments that truly resonate with them.

Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor with a TEDx talk nearing 8 million views. In this lively discussion, she shares insights on launching speeches with confidence, emphasizing the importance of trusting your audience. Terri provides tips on memorization and authentic delivery, revealing her secret to making presentations feel like rocket launches. She also reflects on overcoming public speaking anxiety and the power of humor and adaptability in engaging audiences, making her advice invaluable for aspiring speakers.