The Power of a C | Deb DiSandro | TEDxUWMilwaukee

As a national speaker, humor columnist, and author, Deb has experienced the consequences of striving to be perfect and having unrealistic goals. Now encouraging others to be average, she might have discovered a way to shoot for the clouds and end up reaching the stars anyway. Throughout her 30 years as a national speaker, award-winning storyteller, newspaper columnist, humorist, and writer, Deb has created her own innovative concepts to propel people to thrive. Her humor column and nationally known brand—Slightly Off on Purpose—were platforms to help professionals reduce stress and see the value of failing and help everyone embrace life's ups and downs with a sense of humor.

As a national speaker for healthcare, education, and women’s events, Deb has inspired and empowered thousands of people to achieve their goals and dreams. She has been interviewed on many radio and television stations. Her coaching and training programs have helped many individuals achieve authorship, along with other personal and professional goals.

In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family—especially her new granddaughter, Eleanor—and upcycling vintage furniture. 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