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 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@Daisy-vs6iz 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@colleenwynia 4 года назад

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

@tyroy57 3 года назад

me too

@shelpow 6 лет назад

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

@basseyokon1059 4 года назад

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

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@walterpaton8698 5 лет назад

To trust yourself, first you must love yourself

@xw6475 3 года назад

❤️❤️ Thank you so much for this reminder

@rebygrace9120 3 года назад

Ya , a great correlation

@laurenericks0n 2 года назад

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. :)

@jollycolours 5 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@josimpson22 4 года назад

Great to hear Y P ;-)

@krantidhopte4774 Год назад

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 Год назад

You can only see the path if you start walking.

@SNOWFLAKEI Год назад

Life has a bigger plan for you! 💫

@sachin1407 Год назад

All the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@USAcit Год назад

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 RU-vid 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.

@hheythered 4 года назад

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

@LisaParisLohan 4 года назад

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

@robyndismon394 3 года назад

Key 2 what precisely?

@thienuncage1263 4 года назад

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

@debracrosby1139 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@wisepersonsay3142 5 лет назад

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 года назад

Very well-put!

@NoneYa-pg6dk 2 года назад

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 года назад

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!

@gabriellecollinstherapies128 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@alancohen1935 3 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@katiaantonova6949 11 месяцев назад

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

@afigmentofmyimagination1758 5 лет назад

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 🙏🌍🌈💖😇

@phermikipassah7954 5 лет назад

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

@sidwell_MH 3 года назад

Jesus Christ Loves YOU 💖💙💖

@jstawk 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

Same Here - what did you choose ?

@jstawk Год назад

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

@oilinmyface787 Год назад

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

@oilinmyface787 Год назад

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

@laureng.3785 5 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@santoshkumaritamrakar6211 2 года назад

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

@thehealerishere732 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

@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.

@laurastadler7575 7 лет назад

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 года назад

Thank you Laura. Peace

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@petritamallorca 6 лет назад

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

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@marywolfe7293 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

mary wolfe - don’t give up

@jenniferkay9799 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

mary wolfe pray for yourself

@ceritabaik5539 5 лет назад

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

@karthick4442 5 лет назад

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.

@darlenejames6022 3 года назад

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.

@MikkiMoves 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

+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 лет назад

+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 года назад

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@fionamhavlish9117 7 лет назад

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 Год назад

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

@lanctermann7261 6 лет назад

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!

@vimalkapur1 2 года назад

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.

@saycog1084 4 года назад

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 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@yurihime9739 8 месяцев назад

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.

@ImporovementhNation92 11 месяцев назад

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!

@janeenmpellicane956 6 лет назад

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

@nylg13 5 лет назад

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

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@flyclassychill 5 лет назад

This is pure gold. Thank you Jo.💛

@irenemann671 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@afigmentofmyimagination1758 5 лет назад

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

@alancohen1935 3 года назад

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.

@Jeff-S-Grimes Год назад

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!

@MindMagician 6 лет назад

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

@lswilliams5283 5 лет назад

Life affirming and confirming talk. Thank you Jo!

@seeker2716 5 лет назад

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

@ketiketi1696 6 лет назад

Simple but very powerful. Thank you.

@alancohen1935 3 года назад

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!

@moniquevamado 7 лет назад

Brilliant. I needed this today.

@erikarfeuille2528 3 года назад

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

@blackpearl1t 6 лет назад

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.

@SB-qk1ux 5 лет назад

So brilliant! So powerful! Thank you Jo 💜🙏

@tolzhaus 4 года назад

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

@mira394 3 года назад

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

@ARBG-fq7nz 5 лет назад

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

@ritajones1005 Год назад

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.

@lovemecom3832 6 лет назад

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 Год назад

Sending Love ❤️... Are you single 😊❤️

@emmadeveto4236 3 года назад

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

@searchingfortruth5995 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@searchingfortruth5995 Год назад

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

@intellectualfreedom2563 7 лет назад

this was very helpful...thank you

@lizgichora6472 6 лет назад

Wow!..i feel encouraged, thank you.

@rachaellouise2666 2 года назад

I was getting constant shivers throughout this talk

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@proyc95 6 лет назад

Trust life. Key words.

@eileenmacdougall8945 5 лет назад

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.

@anonymous-mg8bo 5 лет назад

I needed this . Thank you so much ♡

@sukamtokamto7053 5 лет назад

You must believe in your self that you have abilities

@xw6475 3 года назад

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

@Dd-po2ij 4 года назад

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

@Dd-po2ij 4 года назад

Univers help me to get out of my own way.

@proyc95 6 лет назад

We are a product of this universe. If we hadn’t given thought so much importance we wouldn’t be out of touch of our other intelligences - intuition or inner knowing and ability to see and hear clearly in any situation. Intelligence IS clear knowing.

@BrianMChojnacki 3 года назад

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

@acisweet7010 6 лет назад

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

@attajunior438 4 года назад

Thank you for the encouragement thank you Madame Simpson

@mastersushilkumar1204 5 лет назад

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

@Swilton100 5 лет назад

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

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@joi4705 4 года назад

Very helpful, love this!

@livalice2358 3 года назад

Wow needed this more than you know❤️

@andreabrazell6200 2 года назад

I truly appreciate it.

@marytavares8689 6 лет назад

Thank You Jo ✨🙏🏼

@lauraandres1182 5 лет назад

She is soooo right

@makaylabest2566 Год назад

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.

@lorrainemarcketta489 5 лет назад

Thank you - this was wonderful!

@nickadams1519 Год назад

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

@killuauchiha6689 7 лет назад

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!!

@candaceelizabethanne475 3 года назад

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.

@_personality_ Год назад

Thank you Ma'am🙂

@julicocomazzi 2 года назад

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

@valeriavoltage4262 3 года назад

Her voice calmed down my anxiety

@mybantik Год назад

I needed to hear this today, thank you !

@jithendragowda1153 Год назад

Thank you

@jimwheeler9840 Год назад

I find that virtually all content on topics like this tend to assume a critical item: the absence of trauma, conditioning, etc that need to be overcome before a person can have a fair chance of identifying their core values, much less "check in with them". When you have unresolved trauma, significant anxiety challenges, etc, your "core values" may be self-protection, survival, making it through the day, avoiding pain, etc. In those cases, it is incredibly difficult to tell where any "nudges" are coming from: the authentic "you" or the part of you screaming to "protect" you and potentially running contrary to your best interests. Yet all the self-help talk out there seems to either not know this or bypasses it intentionally, leaving millions saying, "Would love to do this, but I don't even know how to get from where I am to what you're talking about."