The courage to trust yourself...listen to the nudges | Jo Simpson

The courage to trust yourself...listen to the nudges | Jo Simpson | TEDxUniversityofEdinburgh

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What happens when you really learn to trust yourself? Jo Simpson will take you on a journey that draws on her own experiences, offering you a way to let go and let life lead the way.
This talk was delivered at Edinburgh's iconic Central Hall on Thursday, February 18th 2016 and was a part of series of talks given at the TEDxUniversityofEdinburgh 2016 Conference.
Jo Simpson is a leading authority on values based leadership, recently publishing her first book “The Restless Executive - Reclaim Your Values, Love what You Do and Lead with Purpose” in June 2015. It was Jo’s own restlessness, that inspired and led to the transitions and transformations she has experienced in recent years; developing a courage, clarity and consistency that she now lives her life by.
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

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@mistervicmusic 5 жыл бұрын

Your message is coming at a perfect time. I’m 62 and have held off going back to college to get my Masters. It’s time. Thank you!

@lonjemariesfashions5117 4 жыл бұрын

Mister Vic Lalli yes it is. Do it t it’s NEVER too late!

@Daisy-vs6iz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I've just read your comment and i feel so inspired. I wish your doing well and would achieve your disired results.

@feels6233 4 жыл бұрын

Mister Vic Lalli lmao that’s just the voice of reason. That’s a waste of Time and money at your age

@colleenwynia 4 жыл бұрын

Did you go back for your Masters? I love it and hopeful you did

@tyroy57 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@shelpow 6 жыл бұрын

"There's a part of you that's bigger than you. There's a part of you that knows the answers."

@basseyokon1059 4 жыл бұрын

That's so right. That part is the part that connects us with the Universe, if you like with the supreme intelligence

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️.... Sonia, Are you single 😊❤️

@walterpaton8698 5 жыл бұрын

To trust yourself, first you must love yourself

@xw6475 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️ Thank you so much for this reminder

@rebygrace9120 3 жыл бұрын

Ya , a great correlation

@jollycolours 5 жыл бұрын

As someone's who's been playing small for my whole life just to avoid failure, I took on Jo's dare. Thank you for this insightful talk, I truly appreciate it.

@The63chicky 4 жыл бұрын

It's never a failure if you learn from it!! Hope you're daring to do it :)

@josimpson22 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Y P ;-)

@krantidhopte4774 Жыл бұрын

I'm really in a bad place right now. I'm really confused how to get of the situation, but seeing this really inspired me. And I promise to myself today that I'm going to get myself out of this. No matter what

@andyhamilton9459 Жыл бұрын

You can only see the path if you start walking.

@SNOWFLAKEI Жыл бұрын

Life has a bigger plan for you! 💫

@sachin1407 Жыл бұрын

All the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@USAcit Жыл бұрын

Kranti when I'm feeling unsure uncertain and insecure about a decision then I take one step at a time. Not at first I have to go through some motivational videos or on KZfaq usually lately and then audio books. I do process of elimination of what I need to do what I want to do what is the best thing for me to do what is in my best interest. Then I feel wonderful and free because I realize it only takes one step at a time to get anything done. Keep that in mind one day at a time it could be one minute at a time. And that's it. Control only what you can control.

@laurenericks0n 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Missouri my whole life and after teaching for a year decided to get my master's degree. I chose a college in Chicago, even though it made absolutely no sense--I had no job, no connections, no friends out there. 5 months later, I met my lifemate (I hadn't dated in 3 years). We'll be celebrating our 1 year anniversary in 2 weeks. :)

@hheythered 4 жыл бұрын

If something isn't flowing and youre being met with constant hang ups, thats your key

@LisaParisLohan 4 жыл бұрын

For some reason, what you just said^^, something clicked. Perhaps the simplicity of your statement is what did it. THANK YOU.

@robyndismon394 3 жыл бұрын

Key 2 what precisely?

@thienuncage1263 4 жыл бұрын

There were one time i irgnored my inner voice, i chose doing what others said, it lead to an accident and i lost my finger, no matter how your inner voice seem wrong or... Unlogically, even immorally, listen to it. When i started to listen to my inner voice, everything turn out flawlessly ever since

@wisepersonsay3142 5 жыл бұрын

It's essential everyone has healthy high self-esteem. The society is full of negativities starting from family, school, peers, works, and communities. Ignore to live to social expectations. Life is an only once given chance to experience what life is. No need to be bound and constrained by the social expectations. Most of people die with regrets and remorse, because they haven't live their life according to their desires and potentials.

@alancohen1935 3 жыл бұрын

Very well-put!

@NoneYa-pg6dk 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Some will just have to figure it out for themselves so they know who they are. I’m too am tired of following agenda and practicing on living for myself.

@colleenwynia 4 жыл бұрын

Jo I know this is 4 years old and i'm coming across your TEDx now, but I loved it. You spoke so "on point" about how we are learning to quiet our doubt and deepen our trust of self. I love how you took one step of doing something you loved and felt enthusiasm for and then the magic of attracting what we need lights the way! Great presentation!

@debracrosby1139 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pulling the trigger quit my job.. selling my house moving from Boston to San Diego... My soul won't stop calling me there

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Debra, Are you single 😊❤️

@phermikipassah7954 5 жыл бұрын

Please pray for me cause I have many challenges in my life

@sidwell_MH 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ Loves YOU 💖💙💖

@katiaantonova6949 11 ай бұрын

This was one of the most beautiful and critically important talks I’ve ever listened to. Thank you, dear Jo!!!

@gabriellecollinstherapies128 3 жыл бұрын

I’m divorcing a narcissist and he’s really trying to hold me prisoner in the marriage. He won’t succeed because I know I have a message to teach and spread to others I’ve started on this journey and I’m now more encouraged to keep going after hearing this talk thank you

@sophiebell5331 3 жыл бұрын

Well done for spotting it and knowing your worth! Be vulnerable and ever so powerful

@alancohen1935 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you! I hope you divorced the narcissist or are on your way to doing that, that you're safe physically, and that everything works out well from that point.

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Gabrielle, Are you single 😊❤️

@afigmentofmyimagination1758 5 жыл бұрын

I'm reading all these comments and I am getting allot of great advice. I appreciate you all. Thank you universe. Blessings love and light 🙏🌍🌈💖😇

@laurastadler7575 7 жыл бұрын

Great talk and so true. Learnt that there is a path for you - where it leads, I don't know but what I do know is when you meander off the path, life seems to throw a lot at you to get you back on it. I've learnt to take each day as it comes and listen to the quiet voice within. Now when you have people frustrated with you because you are not doing what they want you to do, I feel this tremendous calm and peace - no angst - like it is someone up above saying keep following the path - it's ok. Thank you Jo - not many people like you and not many that have found enlightenment through their spiritual self. A sort of getting to know yourself of which a lot of people haven't done because they are uncomfortable with.

@blen1499 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura. Peace

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Laura, Are you single 😊❤️

@jstawk 5 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I needed to hear in my life today. I’ve come to the fork in the road. The one path is rocky and steep with unknown potential. While the other path is paved and easy leading me to a mediocre existence.

@oilinmyface787 Жыл бұрын

Same Here - what did you choose ?

@jstawk Жыл бұрын

@@oilinmyface787 I actually took the Rockier route, which has lead me to a place that I never imagined I would be

@oilinmyface787 Жыл бұрын

@@jstawkwow, thank you for answering ! I Imagine the place you are in right now has its Up and its downsides ?

@oilinmyface787 Жыл бұрын

@@jstawk and would you say youve regret the decision ?

@marywolfe7293 6 жыл бұрын

people please pray for me, nothing seems to be working out in my life. I want Goes will for my life. Thank you to all prayer warriors.

@janeenmpellicane956 6 жыл бұрын

mary wolfe - don’t give up

@jenniferkay9799 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, do not give up!!! Never. Seek God...trust Him to lead you through the Holy Spirit that lives in your heart. That is the little voice that leads you in the right direction. God is love and wants only good things for you. Seek Him and you will find your way in this life. He gives us our “gut” instinct that she is talking about. God is not confusion and He always meets us just where we are. I am not a religious person. I just have a relationship with the Lord. Anyone can. I will be praying for you!! ❤️🙏 God will show you your calling. I know so!! The Word says seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. ❤️🙏

@mirandanwehla8355 6 жыл бұрын

mary wolfe pray for yourself

@ceritabaik5539 5 жыл бұрын

Listen to your inner voice, don’t give up. There’s something beautiful and powerful inside of you

@karthick4442 5 жыл бұрын

you might want to read this Book. "The Secret" by Rhonda Bryne. When you say something like "nothing seems to be working out in my life".. you are definitely going to attract more negativity. Choose positive words and always filter ur thoughts voluntarily. Be aware of the negative thoughts.. and think of these thoughts again, only this time in an optimistic way. Thoughts manifest.. be it negative or positive. Its a dangerous thing. I suggest you to read this book. It has helped me with my life. Im taking this time to write this message because i know how u feel and what u are going through. You had typed this a year back. I hope you are happy with your life now and i hope positive things have happened in your life.

@lanctermann7261 6 жыл бұрын

Great message, delivered with a great combination of frankness, eloquence, and wonderfully reserved yet fresh, intense, passion. This lady is full of life. bravo, Jo!

@santoshkumaritamrakar6211 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so motivating. I am on my steamroller right now.I believe myself.

@fionamhavlish9117 7 жыл бұрын

I know this journey quite well!!! I am so glad there are others who KNOW to pay attention to the nudges and what happens when you hit the snooze alarm!!!

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Fiona, Are you single 😊❤️

@laureng.3785 5 жыл бұрын

I can't even explain how perfect this is, I'm working on something for psych and my question is "does love at first sight really exist", and I'm connecting it to intuition and "gut feelings" and this really did wonders

@xw6475 3 жыл бұрын

My love at first sight went back when I was 22 years old. It was only 1 time and it was it

@flyclassychill 5 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold. Thank you Jo.💛

@thehealerishere732 3 жыл бұрын

Universe made me encounter this video, I needed this guidance. ❤ Each words she said is so true, it's you who know everything, it just we need to listen to our soul voice. thank you, thank you, thank you universe :)

@eugenijusdolgovas9278 3 жыл бұрын

@Sushanth Bobby It doesn't matter how You call it. A God, Universe, RNG, or a choice. We have little to no influence to what happens to us in life, because most of it is written into our genes. What we CAN do is act on the things we believe to be true (act on the gut feelings), instead of spontaneous actions or habits.

@petritamallorca 6 жыл бұрын

That’s so true! I’m listening to my intuition, my gut since the last 20 years and it works best for me... :)

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Petra, Are you single 😊❤️

@ketiketi1696 6 жыл бұрын

Simple but very powerful. Thank you.

@lswilliams5283 5 жыл бұрын

Life affirming and confirming talk. Thank you Jo!

@nylg13 5 жыл бұрын

Her words pierced through me. Definitely what I needed this time. Thank you!

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️..., Gie, Are you single 😊❤️

@MikkiMoves 8 жыл бұрын

I've lived a life of unexpected results just like your coaching story. From surviving a train crash when I was a baby, to overcoming obstacles that I thought were unpenetrable. You're completely right, every time I listen to myself, I leap forward. Thank you for giving me the tools to understand my core values and how to incorporate them into my every decision.

@josimpson22 8 жыл бұрын

+MikkiMoves My absolute pleasure and THANK YOU for sharing a piece of you with me - love how you listen and trust yourself - somehow, it's when we navigate and survive the tough stuff, that we 'get it' Keep BEING YOU x

@itsrto 8 жыл бұрын

+Jo Simpson +Jo Simpson you're welcome! Also realized I commented from the wrong account and I just wanted to say thank you from me.

@raaziaali7884 3 жыл бұрын

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

@@josimpson22 sending Love ❤️... Are you single 😊❤️

@SB-qk1ux 5 жыл бұрын

So brilliant! So powerful! Thank you Jo 💜🙏

@moniquevamado 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I needed this today.

@janeenmpellicane956 6 жыл бұрын

So true about the nudges that come back. I finally listened & asked my customer out😀 ty for your message! J

@ImporovementhNation92 11 ай бұрын

Your message has given me more courage to continue to push forward and trust in myself. Moving to a different state, things are taking a lot longer than I thought it would, which causes some anxiety and frustration. After listening to you, I definitely believe and trust that I've made the best decision and am positive about my future. Thank you!

@MindMagician 6 жыл бұрын

Loving this....and shared it to several online pages to inspire others. Thank you!! xxx

@darlenejames6022 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo, my heart and soul says that. It is a dream so big it terrifies me. Now I think maybe I should be listening to my nudge.

@afigmentofmyimagination1758 5 жыл бұрын

Oh the steam roller!!! I'm glad someone on Facebook shared this and I clicked on it. Thank you 🙏😇💖

@alancohen1935 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, "the steamroller of life" is a great expression, and I think we all knew what she meant when she said it... And how important it is to do yours best not to get run over by it -- and part of that, as she said, is listening to those "nudges" that come from your gut.

@ritajones1005 Жыл бұрын

Really like this message. It has a lot of meaning to me and it is encouraging me to listen to the nudge that I have and do what is in my heart. Thank you Jo.

@ARBG-fq7nz 5 жыл бұрын

Your message is clear and deep for me!!! I love your speech!!! I wanna watch more of them. Thank you :)

@Jeff-S-Grimes Жыл бұрын

profound, I have learned modern humans seek to dull those voices and often label them as anxiety and or meaningless thoughts. Jo's simple but profound message is very much needed. Thank you!

@anonymous-mg8bo 5 жыл бұрын

I needed this . Thank you so much ♡

@seeker2716 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO!!!! MUCH LOVE from Belgium💛💚🍀💗💙💜❤

@blackpearl1t 6 жыл бұрын

So true jo thank u for sharing this bcuz this resonated with me so much exactly what's been happening with me. I have to follow that nudge and i realise when i dont it hurts so much. You just have to although its scary many times. The consequences are much worse when you dont funnily enough.

@emmadeveto4236 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice done! Holding for so long, thank you!

@intellectualfreedom2563 7 жыл бұрын

this was very helpful...thank you

@alancohen1935 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful talk! I just listened to it twice in a row to try to get as much out of it as possible. And for starters, think I'm finally going to join a kayaking club I've been thinking about joining for several years but haven't because money was tight or time was tight. But kayaking is something I truly enjoy - like the speaker enjoys skiing, and not just for the activity itself but also being out in nature, etc. -- and I think I'd get a lot out of being able to do it basically whenever I want. And then I will see how I can apply her message to other parts of my life. Thanks much, Jo Simpson, and hope things are still going well for you!

@vimalkapur1 2 жыл бұрын

So relevant to what is happening now! Feel-Good is NOT coming from within us: Herd Mentality has gripped the West! Individual courage is receding. Validation from outside motivates us.That has its pitfalls. Timing of my comments 1st week June 2022 is very relevant.

@tolzhaus 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said, cannot agree more. thank you for this!

@lizgichora6472 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!..i feel encouraged, thank you.

@lovemecom3832 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for encouraging and inspiring us to trust what our inner voice is telling us. This is a really great video. The speaker is really awesome.

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Are you single 😊❤️

@proyc95 6 жыл бұрын

Trust life. Key words.

@attajunior438 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement thank you Madame Simpson

@joi4705 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, love this!

@marytavares8689 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You Jo ✨🙏🏼

@andreabrazell6200 2 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate it.

@acisweet7010 6 жыл бұрын

thank u Jo ur a angel this is a Angel of God and I love u thank u for teaching me u helped me aci

@Dd-po2ij 4 жыл бұрын

Blessings to you so much. Ms. Jo You really helped me today.

@Dd-po2ij 4 жыл бұрын

Univers help me to get out of my own way.

@saycog1084 4 жыл бұрын

I’m having a hard time after I finally heard my intuition... at the time it was clear that it was not good for me, now I keep having to remind myself the red flags I saw then. I’ve been giving too much importance to what I lost but because I still can’t see what I’ll gain with that decision.

@alejandraaguilera3977 4 жыл бұрын

Omg, I'm feeling the same. I resigned my job, where I was valued and important, but it was a very demanding, stressing job and one I didn't love. Now I'm looking what I'll do and when I get despertate I try to remember why I chose this and that I'm doing my best, even if I'm a bit lost.

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

@@alejandraaguilera3977 sending Love ❤️... Are you single 😊❤️

@yurihime9739 8 ай бұрын

I realized this about myself recently, I'm quick to look towards others for guidance even when I feel like I may have the right answer... I wasn't allowed to think for myself when I was younger but I'm ready to start. It's beyond time to start.

@mastersushilkumar1204 5 жыл бұрын

Best ever..I loved it..lots of respect for you mam..

@MShawnee1987 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk. Thank you.

@rachaellouise2666 2 жыл бұрын

I was getting constant shivers throughout this talk

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Rachael, Are you single 😊❤️

@irenemann671 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo you have just helped me "unblock," trust myself, and see my thro to making one of the biggest decisions of my life. . .

@robyndismon394 3 жыл бұрын

So very happy for your breakthrough. How are things unfolding so far?😅

@lauraandres1182 5 жыл бұрын

She is soooo right

@livalice2358 3 жыл бұрын

Wow needed this more than you know❤️

@Swilton100 5 жыл бұрын

just what I needed to hear today,,, thank You Jo.

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Sherry, Are you single 😊❤️

@lorrainemarcketta489 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - this was wonderful!

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Lorraine, Are you single 😊❤️

@mybantik Жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this today, thank you !

@serendipitous_synchronicity 3 жыл бұрын

*THANK YOU*

@_personality_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ma'am🙂

@valeriavoltage4262 3 жыл бұрын

Her voice calmed down my anxiety

@jithendragowda1153 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nilminigamage4802 7 жыл бұрын

it's a powerful visson.

@lonjemariesfashions5117 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent thank you 🙏🏾

@erikarfeuille2528 3 жыл бұрын

Very frustrating this. I desperately want to change’ to grow, I sit in daily meditation, study books by the carload, spent money on therapy... but I don’t hear, nor sense any nudges. The inner voice is dead quiet. No messages from the universe, steamroller or otherwise either. Lost in the dark woods with no guidance from outside nor from inside. Hearing those semi-magical synchronicity stories is very frustrating indeed. Trying hard to be still, to listen to that intuition, that inner voice... Utter and total silence

@dawnlloyd8404 6 жыл бұрын

so love this

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Dawn, Are you single 😊❤️

@adaphoenix4207 4 жыл бұрын

This video is a gem💯

@julicocomazzi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Universe and Jo Simpson, truly one of the best ones I've seen in a while!

@sukamtokamto7053 5 жыл бұрын

You must believe in your self that you have abilities

@xw6475 3 жыл бұрын

Yess!! I have to believe in myself that I have the abilities. Thank you so much for this reminder ❤️

@nicholasc.5944 6 жыл бұрын

Nice talk so nice

@adikztv6371 3 жыл бұрын

great speech!

@makaylabest2566 Жыл бұрын

what drives you can link that to what you’re doing now. keep moving forward. true to you and your core values and listening to you checking in with values that decision WILL work because it’s right for you.

@annesaintemarine Жыл бұрын

thank' al lot, it-s clear and interesting

@BrianMChojnacki 3 жыл бұрын

Life has a greater plan for us and we have to learn to trust.

@eileenmacdougall8945 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated this woman's talk. Also, and I forget the author, but the book is called, " The Gift of Fear. " The author talks about the dangers we face as listening to our instincts is not what we are doing as much as we should be. It's interesting and I think it teaches and reminds us of that inner skill we all have inside us. He points out many details we take in but discount second guessing ourselves, and how it's dangerous. However, it's not a fear inducing read either.

@dancehour1695 Жыл бұрын

Great!

@aashimasobti 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU :* THANKS, NAMASKARAM :*

@mirnaperedomo2711 4 жыл бұрын

I like your program to learn the English

@monicakaram 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@nickadams1519 Жыл бұрын

Sending Love ❤️... Monica, Are you single 😊❤️

@searchingfortruth5995 Жыл бұрын

This message hits me hard. I've been struggling to save money to relocate but recently suspect I have cancer and I'm holding out to relocate to a better place that will give me a better life of a warmer environment and better job opportunities rather than stay where I am where nothing but low paying jobs: lack of warm friendly community. Winters last for 7 to 8 months very depressing very cold dead community. I'm torn between staying to seek medical help which would deplete all my money saved to relocate and I would be stuck where I am for a long long time and it would end my plans.

@jennyeklov4190 Жыл бұрын

What did you do? Any solution? Warm community sounds very good 🥰 hope you made a great decision 🥰

@searchingfortruth5995 Жыл бұрын

@@jennyeklov4190 I'm planning to relocate by beginning of December I can't wait!

@unzahid 5 жыл бұрын

great.

@brandonsim7717 3 жыл бұрын

how cool it is

@charnitaarora 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@mira394 3 жыл бұрын

Just a few days ago, I was stopped at a stop sign, and I looked to my right, and I saw cars coming. They weren't that far off, but I could make it. I felt my gut saying no, stop. Wait. But my head was like nah, I'm fine, so I gunned it, then looked to my left, and saw a car was *right* there, so I slammed on my brakes and the side of their car made contact with the front of mine. No one got hurt, and it could have been a lot worse, but I keep reminding myself of the fact that my gut said to stop and I just ignored it. I gotta learn to listen

@spirituallynak3d 2 жыл бұрын

Gratitude 💜🖤✨

@neanbu9772 6 жыл бұрын

I’m so inspired know. Thank you for the message!

@akshinthaniyath9525 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mam

@mahletshumet3791 5 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful 💞 Thank You 💕 I dare myself 👌

@vladtepes7539 4 жыл бұрын

and to stand up against you, when you are putting yourself down.

@candaceelizabethanne475 3 жыл бұрын

I have recently been broken by one of life's steam roller's. I am experiencing true heartbreak and repentence. I believe I have changed for the better, but a part of me will forever be sad that it was after a the greatest loss of my life.😭😢😫 I am trying to listen to nudges, i am an overthinker and I had conflicting nudges and regrets of a lifetime. The choices I made were with good intentions and logic but the outcome is intense pain, that is impossible to undo.

@killuauchiha6689 7 жыл бұрын

Why are we trying so hard to be someone we're not it doesn't matter who we are cause everything hurts just the same there is nothing we can do to stop the pain from spreading in our life's!!