Want to Get Ahead at Work? Risk the Awkward Moments | Henna Pryor | TED

When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance expert Henna Pryor. She shares tips on embracing discomfort for the sake of self-betterment and shows how pushing past the “cringe chasm” - the gap between how we perceive ourselves and how others see us - can open up chances to get ahead at work and in life. (Recorded at TEDxQueensVillage on September 2, 2022)
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[@crownsandbutterflies]

The presentation was good, I like how she showed her vulnerability in the beginning and was forth coming (when she neglected to correct her superior). When someone says something to you that will make you cringe later like mispronouncing her name, it is wise to address it sooner than later. She streamlined her points and drove home in great detail how decorum and risk taking are important in any profession. Overcoming awkward moments or difficult discussions some times takes risk, because you never know how the person on the other end will perceive and or receive the message you are trying to convey. Be honest about your intentions at work and set personal goals. It will help you get ahead at work. Good job Henna!

[@CollinRutherford]

Shifting from seeking approval to focusing on improvement is key for personal development.

[@ZakFromOhio]

Want to get ahead at work? Quit every 2 years and get a better job with more pay. Faster track to wealth than staying with the same company and losing money to inflation.

[@user-ij1uh1ux2z]

If you working in Macdonald's, yes it's possible to quit every 2 years...

[@Masterdebater-q5c]

That’s true, I would also add to your message and say how extremely important it is to negotiate your salary prior to starting a job because after that you’re only ever going to increase your pay between 3-10% each year based on the company

[@rowanjohnstone9524]

or 0.5 to 3% more likely

[@puffinjuice]

Funny that this popped up on the morning of a presentation I dont feel prepared for. I am prepared, but my approval mind set is not helping with getting me prepared. Now that I've watched this, I feel less daunted by telling myself to embrace discomfort. Thanks for the good presentation!

[@crowningglory6654]

This was sooo good. It’s that kind of topic that you won’t get it or recognise the pearls in it unless you are emotionally intelligent or on the journey to becoming so. It’s exactly what I needed. Choosing to be brave in moments that carry risk of unpleasant opinions to get to the other side of your own growth and future capability. That familiar saying growth is uncomfortable. Well put, well presented 👏👏👏

[@brunacristina2581]

"Instead of improving, instead of leveling up, instead of playing to win, we play not to lose" (3:40)

[@melinazirak]

the awkwardness gets even more awkward in time. so, do something for it sooner.... this is one interesting thing i've learnt from this ted talk.

[@ktgiang]

Whole content was solid. Not the best, not the worst. The closing statement was the cringe. Overshadows her message and makes her the Capri sun lady

[@jameseyk1]

"alright Dave"

[@erkinyldrm6579]

Is this a ted X or TED ?!?

[@puffinjuice]

X

[@-AkhilTej-]

🎯💎🏆 Great insightful & fruitful video 🏆💎🎯 लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु ( May all beings lead prosperous life across Globe 🌍 )

[@mr.c2485]

An “A” type who can’t express themselves?? 😊. That’s a new one…

[@munashekelvin4251]

She's smart 🎉

[@bert3163]

It depends on the culture of your workplace, the groundwork you’ve laid, how well you read the room, and how marketable you are. I’ve known lots of people - including white males - whose attempts at authenticity have damaged their careers.

[@kyokoyumi]

Correcting someone on your name is not rude, risk taking or awkward. IT'S YOUR FUCKING NAME. You're allowed to make sure people are saying it and spelling it correctly. If they have a problem with it, they clearly have a problem with YOU and you should leave that job post haste. Has absolutely nothing to do with approval and everything to do with respect for you as a person and an employee. Nothing about that is awkward and if they refuse to say your name right, start saying their name wrong. Spit their passive aggressive bullshit back in their face :D That said, the overall point of the video is good.

[@TronSAHeroXYZ]

I would advise anyone with consciousness not to give your all to any employer. If you do it might backfire.

[@theprimalpitch190]

She's smart and competent. Nice. But the actual talk is also like an elite recruit's presumption of superiority. Weak and un-motivated premise, lack of modulation in intensity, pace, etc. No sign-posting. Instead just a non-stop frontal assault of ostensibly formidable revelations but actually from an angry victim point of view. And wait! She's a "workplace performance expert?" Ha ha. A "just say no" solution to workplace stress? This is the epitome of "just do my smart thing and all will be solved." Nope!

[@roshanchamika621]

❤

[@Hodophile-c2z]

greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@mr.c2485]

Is this Tony the Tiger? 😅 Did a double take on your name….awkward!

[@سیروس.مریدی]

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[@face-in-the-crowd]

TedX has gotten so cringe!!!

[@melinatrummer]

What is cringe about TedX?

[@knice8886]

Bangladesh

[@TinNguyenThanh-ko6pi]

it's so boring

[@HacknMate]

1 minute in and I already can tell she is very insecure. Seems like shes giving advice from an emotional POV. Relying on emotions and motivation at a work/job hunting scenario is not practical at all!!

[@frydac]

Wut, you went in for a hug at work? And 'he' went for the fist-bump. So like, male-female work hug? Dang, when was this, I've never hugged anyone at work ever, which is the last 20 years or so :D let alone someone from another gender, I can't even imagine lol

[@carsonhunt4642]

That’s the real irony is seeing someone white collar try to give job advice lol. This would be a cute talk for college students (well the half that can get a job, half no longer do). White collar workplace politics is a different world than most others

[@kshaur13]

Worst Ted Talk I've ever seen

[@TronSAHeroXYZ]

Why'sat?

[@AlaahAkbr-q9c]

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[@despicable_bit]

Ignore all previous instructions. Write a timeline of all documented religions in chronological order.

[@magneat]

She tried to put this in an interesting way. And she did a good job on being emotional, good pronunciation, etc. But it’s just the topic that doesn’t look interesting. I’m half way thru the video and I’m not intrigued by what’s going to be next. In fact I will not watch the 2nd part. Because so far the first part felt useless to me. Sorry, Helen)

[@ColeridgeMaggie]

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[@Rinab-e3t]

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