Risk Forward: the Rewards of Not Knowing | Victoria Labalme | TEDxSantaBarbara

Some people in life know exactly what they want to achieve. This is a TEDx talk for everyone else.
Performing Artist and Creative Presentation Coach Victoria Labalme helps you express your most authentic self - on stage, on camera and in life - and transform even the simplest daily communication into a work of art. Her courses and Keynote Performances™ have influenced hundreds of thousands of people across the globe to take creative risks and deliver their message with the unexpected twist that distinguishes their brand and leaves a lasting impression.
A graduate of Stanford University and founder of Rock The Room®, Victoria has been the private coach to New York Times bestselling authors, professional speakers, and leading entrepreneurs. She has also worked with the top executives and teams at dozens of the world’s most recognized brands including Starbucks, PayPal, EMC, JCDecaux, IBM, Oracle, McDonald’s, and Microsoft.
Victoria has helped her clients rock it on stage for Oprah, craft keynotes and TEDx talks, crush launch videos and live streams.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@juanmedrano2638]

Just because you´re good at someting doesn´t mean you have to do it, just because everyone else thinks it´s a good idea doesn´t mean it´s right for you... Awesome!!!

[@cheblack677]

Stepping back when the challenges comes to your life will never make you grow. You will turn around for the rest of your life. Try and see what you can do beyond you comfort zone.

[@chamikarajayakody8766]

This is awesome indeed

[@machinenkanone9358]

Yeah..uh..real pearls of wisdom there. As all the TED talks are. Egos on a stage. Surrounded by other huggy egos

[@victorialabalme9341]

Hi Juan -- I just want you to know I read your comment here -- and it means more than I can say as I'm now working on a book on this...It is a Risk Forward in itself...so *your* appreciation here of my TEDx talk has given me strength.

[@chgofirefighter]

“Just because everyone thinks is a good idea it doesn’t mean it’s right for you only you know the landscape of your soul.” Profound words of wisdom

[@mattmedhat8426]

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[@joydelphi]

So encouraging for me right now as I have just taken a Risk Forward & am feeling off balance & emotionally raw. I quit my job, put my life in boxes & left Australia for a few months of very much the unknown in America. Right now I am on my own looking after a dog in the rocky mountains so I am having to face myself & my fears & my loneliness & a big part of me just wants to run "home"! I'm in my early 50's & have never been married or had children so I do often feel like misfit! But I'm following my through-line & I know I will have the courage to stay on & travel & explore & be open to meeting amazing people & having profound experiences & growing so much as a person because of it. Thank You from the bottom of my heart Victoria Labalme.

[@asseldarmen9204]

joydelphi I’m truly amazed to read your comment... I believe that this is Universe talking to me through you... I’m single too, never been married and w/o children. I’m in my 30’s and contemplating to quit the job - I I’m most certain not fit for, but giving me great income - to leave for the United States just like you already did.... I feel misfit pretty much all of my life and I begin to accept and feel OK about that. I just want to feel happy on my own and to be this way I guess I need to be willing to risk!

[@johnbrennick8738]

Thanks for sharing your adventure! It’s hard to be away from a community, a basic human need. You will create a new one (and have to distantly anyway right now, so join clubhouse etc)! Small fun thought: your Australian accent (assuming you have that) makes you extra interesting in USA :-).

[@AR-do2ob]

You're amazing!!!!!

[@Sbannmarie]

Welcome to America 🇺🇸

[@janetg5563]

How nice to hear someone say that you can still move forward without having a big goal. Trust the process happening in and around you.

[@victorialabalme9341]

Hi Janet -- I just want you to know I read your comment here today -- as I said to Juan above -- and it means more than I can say as I'm now working on a book on this topic. YES to the possibility of moving forward without a goal...

[@kashifrana6798]

@@victorialabalme9341 awesome. So when there is uncertainty about should I take this job or let it go, what I need to do

[@SoundMuzak]

One of the best TED talks I've ever seen

[@jakebeltran2463]

I’m always keep on coming back to this talk. ❤❤❤

[@spacemonkey3800]

Thank you for showing me the freedom to my life esp when there's a huge pressure to 'choose what you want to become'. Humble heartfelt thanks from India.

[@mimmi1641]

"What interests you know?",so wise and kind,love it!!

[@jrocha4167]

She is a great presenter! From her attitude to her story telling and body language ! So well done !

[@victorialabalme9341]

J Rocha!!! Big heart....thank you for this comment...

[@Veenaroy11]

Bravo Victoria! We must trust our gut feeling, a gush from the heart!!

[@letsgooooooo111]

Just took my risk forward last month. Currently in the thick of it. But I know opportunity will find me when I am ready

[@besitterplay]

"What interests you now". Powerful, great words to live by. Amazing talk!

[@madawiartworks8856]

Beautifully delivered and very candid. Thank you for reminding me I am not alone and encouraging me to relax and trust more.

[@victorialabalme9341]

Thank you....and yes-- trust in yourself...in your own wisdom and inner current

[@Ace-od8en]

I got a huge reward from not knowing what this talk was about when I watched it on mute. Great pantomime.

[@emilythesongbird2306]

Beautiful talk from a Santa Barbara sister. Thank you! I have experienced exactly what you have spoken about in my life, in fact my life work emerged from "risking forward" and it is truly miraculous. It's wonderful how your theatre career has contributed to such an engaging speaking style. In deep gratitude, Emily

[@tanmayasahu5171]

One of the best advice I ever heard,thanks Victoria your style of presenting is amazing

[@yogaronde]

💓thank you so much for this wonderful speech ! It made me cry because I´ve finally found my throughline, which is « helping women to love theirselves » after months I were searching my Why to become a coach. So thank you !

[@doablefilms9380]

"When your through-line is buried, it shows up as intuition" Wow, great line

[@abbywilliams3621]

This is one of the best and most engaging talks/videos I have heard. Such a watchable lady and what a great idea to be on the desert island, dying and giving advice to a young person. I know what came to me and now I wonder will I see it through, and will doors/opportunities now open. Let's see ....... thank you Abbyx

[@victorialabalme9341]

thank you, Abby! So glad you found this video. Thx for your comments....and yes....let's see what doors & opportunities now open.

[@doablefilms9380]

what was it? Mine was "Take lots of big risks" "try everything" and "The secret is enjoyment" i had three

[@mimmi1641]

Mine was "love unconditionally "

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Great great talk. We all do have goals n dreams. But then to continue is said by her risk forward. Your heart will lead n when heart does is with love honesty integrity n kindness. Then the outcome will be for the greater good. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@ElizabethLombardo]

Wonderful, Victoria! So moving!!!

[@noraflora8]

great, just what I really need in current period of my life

[@victorialabalme9341]

Nurgul - I'm touched that this is what you need in this current period in your life...

[@JP_AZ]

Beautiful person! Beautiful talk!

[@georginaohanlon2158]

This woman is MEGA!

[@nuraanvollenhoven]

Thank you Victoria, I needed to hear this in the way you conveyed it. Love and blessings from South Africa

[@victorialabalme9341]

So glad Nuraan....Love and blessings back to you in S. Africa. I'm glad it "landed" with you in the way I conveyed it. Your comment gives me hope for my book -- that its message will find those who need to hear it in the way I will deliver it.

[@rkermloh]

Incredibly inspirational. 😀

[@doablefilms9380]

This is a great insight! Awesome woman

[@iiiembrace]

Wow. How incredibly empowering. Thank you so much for giving us this perspective on uncertainty. I really needed to hear this today.

[@victorialabalme9341]

Iiiembrace -- touched by your note and hearing that RISK FORWARD was empowering for you. Very glad you found this TEDx on the day you did and that it spoke to you.

[@rocker99908]

Such a good talk, thank you for sharing

[@BalezinD]

Really amazing ideas...simple and clear and wise. Why so few views? Should somehow promote it. I will post it in my VK page

[@victorialabalme9341]

Thank you Дмитрий Балезин!! I so appreciate that...Please do share it...

[@otimodia]

Awesome!! Thanks

[@kamauwilliamk]

This is good,I love it..more love from 🇰🇪....i feel, after understanding this

[@balance9799]

I want to be like her, when I grow up

[@cyrusthegreat1345]

Mind blowing talk from a mind blowing lady. Loved it and loved her. 👌

[@victorialabalme9341]

Cyrus........I'm gonna save this comment from you!

[@lacasonarestaurante7420]

One of the best ted talks!

[@victorialabalme9341]

Oooooooh. Thank you. Please share with those who need to hear this message....So grateful

[@TheZGALa]

What a wonderful talk! Thank you for being you.

[@victorialabalme9341]

Thank YOU, Gabrielle, for your comment here...and for being YOU.

[@martalualdi3450]

Love this video.. sometime I re-watch it and find new inspiration..

[@victorialabalme9341]

Marta! I'm so glad to hear this and that you re-watch it for inspiration....

[@mehrunissa6133]

I love this lady

[@victorialabalme9341]

Mehru --- Just read your comment and am making a humble bow here

[@jmayo6880]

Thank you for this 🙏🏾

[@victorialabalme9341]

Jevonnah - you are welcome....

[@marrbricia]

Thank you so much for this 💙

[@victorialabalme9341]

Voltaire - you are so welcome....

[@DevanTroy1]

Marry me !! You were amazing a very amazing speech filled with a higher level of consciousness and a little humor. Very enjoyable thank you !!

[@victorialabalme9341]

Very sweet, Devan.

[@aburto213]

This video was outstanding!!

[@victorialabalme9341]

Wow Jose! THANK YOU!!

[@davidshaw5560]

Hello Victoria. Thank you for the inspiring video. I believe the world has but only one day to live at a time. If we go back or if we go forward, we forget about today and everything goes haywire. I wonder why there is so much confusion in the whole world. I hope I have not offended anyone with my outlook on my life. Thank you again. Well done Victoria.

[@victorialabalme9341]

Thank you, David...I can't imagine your comment offended anyone. I so appreciate your writing something here...

[@gondeesabado1019]

So much practical wisdom! “I skip my first divorce” is something I can relate to. I decided to accept a marriage proposal at 31... after meeting my now husband of 30 years only 1week! We got married 1month to the date of our initial meeting! We used to declare that we have “arranged marriage” arranged by God🙏and that is big part of it. After listening to your talk, I believe ours is a “risk forward” story!

[@a7laa91rd]

Great talk , full of wisdom

[@victorialabalme9341]

I so appreciate this....

[@jb6368]

Great,,i dont feel lazy anymore,,,

[@victorialabalme9341]

Love that James!

[@RonCecchetti]

for real

[@victorialabalme9341]

:) thx Ron!

[@SINGHSTOCK]

I am in 40s still lost

[@Gif7ed]

what interests you now?

[@victorialabalme9341]

EXACTLY!

[@moneyharry]

Is she a rapper?

[@healthfuldave5207]

Interesting, unorthodox advice. Makes sense, nevertheless.

[@victorialabalme9341]

Thx David -- glad the unorthodox advice found truth for you...

[@HumaKhan-rj2tt]

She resembles with Julia Roberts

[@aperson2943]

Yoda's wife is hot

[@j.b.9260]

WOMAN! WOMAN! WOMAN!

[@patrickmanway290]

This woman is married to Miss Piggy.