On being Perfectly Imperfect | Megan Clarke | TEDxSouthLakeTahoe

Many of us look outside ourselves for validation, love and approval, establishing our sense of self-worth on ‘things’ such as career, money, possessions, etc. We see images and stories presented by others and often draw conclusions that we are less-than or our lives are lacking in some way. This ‘compare and despair’ mentality serves only to rob us of our capacity for true happiness and joy. The answer lies in sourcing approval and love from within. From knowing our intrinsic worth regardless of the external ‘things’ we create and collect. Megan K. Clarke dreams of a world where everyone is inspired to live his/her most happy, authentic life and every homeless dog finds a loving home. As a successful Chief Information Officer (aka Big Geek) whose work includes the design and build of the first-ever online voting system for The OSCARS, Megan has spent twenty years implementing innovative technology solutions and transforming the technical footprint for global organizations. Given her rarity as a female senior-level tech exec (seriously, there just aren’t that many!) she speaks to audiences of adolescent and teenage girls, inspiring them to pursue technical studies, and mentors adult women who feel they have hit a career impasse. Additionally, she created and manages ‘Joy-FULL Happenings,’ an online property offering insight, inspiration, and courses that support individuals looking to discover their fully authentic selves. Full authenticity, she believes, is the true source of personal fulfillment, happiness, and success.
When not working, Megan can be found fostering a myriad of homeless dogs (and a few cats), choreographing a dance number in her pj’s, and trying to make the world a happier place. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@gnanaiah1]

Super speech megan. Loved the message you gave us

[@xichle]

Great speech, thanks Megan!

[@saimmunir2841]

This solved my life threatening problem. Really helpful...

[@Parluxe]

if i get 10k subs! i will go and talk in tedx talks