In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, I sit down with Ashley Stahl, a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author.

We dive into Ashley’s fascinating journey, from her work in counterterrorism to giving not one but two TEDx talks. Ashley shares her unique perspective on why following your passion might not be the best advice and what you should focus on instead. We also explore what it takes to create viral content, the most powerful human emotions, and how to craft stories that leave a lasting impact.

Together, we unpack the wisdom in words, the importance of finding your authentic voice, and how you can discover your own TED-worthy idea—even if you think you have nothing to say.

🔥 Don’t miss this insightful episode that blends career advice with powerful storytelling!

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💻 https://wisewhisperagency.com

📖 You Turn - https://www.ashleystahl.com/you-turn/

💡 TEDX Power Pack - https://wisewhisperagency.com/powerpack

🎙️You Turn Podcast 👉 https://wisewhisperagency.com/podcast-page/

📒 Blog 👉 https://wisewhisperagency.com/blog/

ℹ️ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/

📺 YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyStahlCareers

🖥️ FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/ashleystahlcoaching/

⌨️ X (Twitter) 👉 https://twitter.com/ashleystahl

📲 IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction to Ashley

• (01:20) Being a counterterrorism professional

• (04:00) Giving Two TEDx Talks

• (09:30) What People Don’t Know about TEDx

• (10:50) Why you shouldn’t do what you love

• (14:00) Going Viral and what to pay attention to

• (19:00) The most powerful human emotion

• (25:40) How to create an “Awe” story

• (32:00) Doing what you love vs. what you are

• (39:49) The wisdom in etymology

• (40:50) How To Find out “What’s my TED Talk?”

• (46:40) What if I don’t have anything to say?

• (50:30) Where to find Ashley