Fear to Empowerment | Aparna Piramal Raje | TEDxChitkaraUniversityHP

In this compelling TEDx talk, Aparna Piramal Raje, a thought leader on business, design and workplaces dives deep into her personal journey of confronting fear, sadness, anger, and depression. She shares how embracing self-acceptance, practicing self-compassion, and cultivating gratitude became the key pathways to her empowerment. With profound insights drawn from her own life, Aparna’s talk inspires us to face our inner struggles head-on and transform them into sources of strength. Her message is a powerful reminder that self-empowerment begins with acknowledging our vulnerabilities and using them as steppingstones for personal growth. Prepare for a thought-provoking session that will leave you equipped to face fear and rise with resilience. Aparna Piramal Raje is a leading voice in business, design, and workspaces. Her first book, Working Out of the Box*, published by Penguin in 2015, profiles over 75 CEOs, exploring leadership through workspaces and styles. Known for her popular column *Head Office in the Mint, she has brought unique insights into leadership and design. Aparna also writes on urbanization, highlighting solutions to urban challenges by examining the intersection of urban planning, market forces, and government policy. A former CEO of BP Ergo, Aparna holds an MBA from Harvard and a degree in Economics, Politics, and Philosophy from Oxford. She serves as Visiting Faculty at Anant National University and actively supports gender equity through her advisory roles at the Wonder Girls movement and Maker's Asylum. Aparna's work in business, design, and social causes makes her a pioneering thought leader committed to driving impactful change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx