Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success | Louise Evans | TEDxGenova

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2017
  • This speech is a call to action. We spend about eighty percent of our day at work, the rest is at home. If we have a bad day at work we are likely to take that negativity home with us and vice versa. It is of paramount importance that we create healthy environments in the spaces that most affect our lives by giving of our best and receiving the like in return. The 5 Chairs is a powerful and systematic method which helps us master our own behaviours and manage the behaviours of others. To be a good leader is to contribute to the success and happiness of everyone, at work and at home, on a conscious level. The 5 Chairs offer 5 Choices. Which will you choose?
    Behavioral Coach, Corporate Trainer, Author of ‘5 Chairs 5 Choices’. Louise Evans heads up her own organization in Florence, Italy from which she offers international leadership development, cross-cultural transitional coaching and personal development programmes for individuals and teams working in international contexts. She is English but has lived and worked in Germany, France and for the last 30 years in Italy.
    Three things have always been important in her life - people, travel and the performing arts - all three of which she combines in her daily work. Having travelled to seven-five countries and experienced culture shock three times, Louise brings multiple perspectives to the present moment to help people connect across their differences. Louise believes deeply in people’s ability to grow and transform. What she values most is helping people strengthen their self-awareness and their understanding of others so that they bring their best selves into the world in every situation.
    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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  • @louiseevans3534
    @louiseevans3534 6 лет назад +9391

    Thank you all so much for your appreciative comments. It really warms my heart deeply.

    • @rozzieonodera1560
      @rozzieonodera1560 6 лет назад +142

      Louise Evans .....So beautifully explained. You are one of the most articulate teachers I have ever listened to!

    • @lauransengiyumva5524
      @lauransengiyumva5524 6 лет назад +87

      The colors match exactly the chakras philosphy... blue:expression,words , yellow: self-esteem, etc... wonderful...

    • @winterbaby9208
      @winterbaby9208 6 лет назад +61

      I absolutely loved your presentation. The content, the pace and the clarity of your speech and ideas. While listening I was thinking if I put a comment would Louise see it? And then I found you! Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @gemelse2674
      @gemelse2674 6 лет назад +23

      Louise Evans thank you I have just listened to this before work you are a great teacher. I am on a journey myself learning how to do things differently in life and a big one for me is being aware of how I behave and realising I can change that. Thank you x

    • @simojandie2904
      @simojandie2904 6 лет назад +26

      You're quite unique. Every TED Talk is great. But there is something particularly ingenious about yours. I will study this talk and teach it someday.

  • @sabrinacalabrese3410
    @sabrinacalabrese3410 2 года назад +1483

    "Do you want to be in a relationship with that person or do you want to be right?", very powerful question!

    • @LifewithNono
      @LifewithNono Год назад +2

      @@wingit7335 well her mom was not does people.

    • @tylerdurden7764
      @tylerdurden7764 Год назад +2

      You are gonna regret that

    • @Salsero12
      @Salsero12 Год назад +1

      @@wingit7335 her mom exaggerating is not a big deal

    • @terriepehrson3103
      @terriepehrson3103 Год назад +1

      I know, right!! Well put. 👍😃

    • @Michelle721014
      @Michelle721014 Год назад +6

      I want to be right. I have self love which is doing the right thing despite how hard it is.

  • @fredjones554
    @fredjones554 2 года назад +137

    Attack - Judgement of others, correct others
    Self doubt - Judgement of ourselves, play the victim
    Wait - for evidence, be present, curiosity
    Detect - My needs, self aware, create boundaries, assertiveness
    Connect - The others needs, compassion, understanding, empathy

  • @RamnathDixit
    @RamnathDixit 2 года назад +585

    Arguably one of the finest TED talks one could experience. Louise Evans subtly manages to make us reflect while helping us navigate the complex world of interpersonal communication. Simply outstanding!

  • @louiseevans3534
    @louiseevans3534 5 лет назад +3515

    I am so grateful to all for you for your feedback. It makes me feel both humble and useful knowing that the Chairs can in some way bring a shift into your lives and contribute to your happiness. Thank you s much for your appreciation Louise xxx

    • @astoryofafrica
      @astoryofafrica 4 года назад +31

      Such a beautiful talk. I would like use this for myself as well as communicate this through film. You are a lady to look up to. I would be honored to meet you come visit Kenya, Africa and watch the giraffes! Will watch this video twice right now, and many times in the future.

    • @mogulmade
      @mogulmade 4 года назад +9

      @louise do you have books?

    • @kijalaful
      @kijalaful 4 года назад +23

      Thanks Louise, I have this morning used a stinging judgemental comment on my sister and afterwards as I watched this presentation, I saw how terrible I can be to others. I know I can be a better person and I will work on it. Thanks you so much for impacting my life!

    • @kh-ze5ub
      @kh-ze5ub 4 года назад +9

      I wish I had your chairs with me at all times.

    • @sleeepchen5630
      @sleeepchen5630 4 года назад +8

      Thank you for sharing this! You have made something which seems so complicated crystal clear. I'm really moved and touched by what you said.Thank you!

  • @Krystal620
    @Krystal620 3 года назад +728

    “The more we judge others the less time we have to love them..” brilliant

    • @deehope9477
      @deehope9477 2 года назад +1

      Lol said comment!!

    • @musiclava9621
      @musiclava9621 2 года назад +2

      I believe Mother Theresa said thatxoxo

    • @kingquinn3897
      @kingquinn3897 11 месяцев назад +2

      "The more we judge others the safer we are".

  • @sincerelym11
    @sincerelym11 Год назад +294

    Oh I wished I would’ve found this earlier, I’ve messed up so many opportunities by overreacting 🙄. I’m definitely learning, thank you, this was extremely helpful.

    • @gabrielthewarrior7144
      @gabrielthewarrior7144 Год назад +8

      I literally mess up all my conversations with my girlfriend because of how I am and it makes her feel less in love with me because of my actions and this like really is an eye opener for me on my actions my attitude and how I communicate with her

    • @amandlakhumalo4728
      @amandlakhumalo4728 Год назад +3

      You and me both. There’s another TED talk about how we are not at the mercy of our emotions. It helped me, it might help you too

    • @cheruiyotkirimigodfrey6178
      @cheruiyotkirimigodfrey6178 Год назад +1

      I've been a victim too and it really affected my relationship. I hope I'll be better in my next relationship

  • @marynussio9880
    @marynussio9880 10 месяцев назад +36

    I am a middle school teacher and on Wednesdays I play a video to help the students learn a skill. Sometimes it is a learning skill, organizing skill, and once in a while a life skill. They take notes, rate the presentation and speaker, but also learn something. My eighth graders will watch this on their first Wednesday back to school. Thank you for an insightful presentation.

  • @vivianzhao3090
    @vivianzhao3090 3 года назад +837

    "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." Victor Frankl

    • @rupalshah1466
      @rupalshah1466 3 года назад

      👍

    • @wafaanoureddine2542
      @wafaanoureddine2542 3 года назад +1

      👍

    • @juveriasweet5354
      @juveriasweet5354 3 года назад +4

      That's merely a few seconds to choose the right response. Sometimes it's people pleasing and not being yourself..

    • @apthra2016
      @apthra2016 3 года назад +1

      One question

    • @vivianzhao3090
      @vivianzhao3090 3 года назад +3

      @@juveriasweet5354 yeah, it really takes practice to set the boundary, and respond in way that being ture to self and not not offend others

  • @brynneisafaerie1762
    @brynneisafaerie1762 6 лет назад +1092

    The highest form of intelligence is the ability to observe ourselves without judging

    • @walterpaton8698
      @walterpaton8698 5 лет назад +30

      Exactly. The mind is a terrible thing to listen to.

    • @noneofyourbusiness8278
      @noneofyourbusiness8278 5 лет назад +1

      But if you vent to a psychiatrist on this as a patient everything you say should be in private. Not to be shared by everyone outside those office visits and triangulated.

    • @spaceoddity2485
      @spaceoddity2485 4 года назад +9

      Nope 👎. The highest form of intelligence is to be able to get in the head of other people. Especially across age ranges ...

    • @shailzasharma7513
      @shailzasharma7513 4 года назад

      Jiddu K

    • @idanwillenchik3050
      @idanwillenchik3050 4 года назад +5

      Judgement is good.Judgement helps you choose right from wrong.Overjudgement may be too much.not in my opinion.

  • @julie-annathao6275
    @julie-annathao6275 2 года назад +155

    " everybody is going through something " and " they have their reasons " are my life mottos . Everyone is doing what they do . don't judge - wait and see why they are doing it . I whole heartedly live by this and it makes you live life with little worries and it makes you stop and realize you shouldn't be judging one based on what they look or what they are doing because you don't know why

    • @davidsmith-oi3zg
      @davidsmith-oi3zg Год назад +1

      Hello Julie how are you doing today i hope everything is fine with you?

  • @mbrown5440
    @mbrown5440 Год назад +84

    "I don't like that man, I must get to know him." Many times, I've misjudged others...always happy to learn that I was wrong. Deeply, profound quote! Great video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @lacilangston2633
    @lacilangston2633 3 года назад +431

    1. Attack, misbehave,blame,complian,gossip, punish,judge.
    2. vulnerable, judge ourselves, low self esteem, feeling of rejection, self doubt , fear of failing and disappointment, feeling of a victim like no body cares or loves me
    3. Being vigilant, being mindfull, observant,we stop, pause, wait and be conscious and WAIT (What Am I Thinking ). Observe the person and wonder why is she behaving in such a way
    4. Detect our own behaviour, being self aware, we know who we r, we know what we want, we know where we r going, we r not afraid to speak our truth but we know our boundaries, we r powerfull, here we grow we r free and become our full power,we become assertive but not aggressive. At no1 we lose our power
    5. Display of empathy, compassion,understanding, putting our egos in the back seat, listen to people and care for them, embrace other reality,
    other perspective, other diversity, being tolerant and what is important for the person sitting before us and to stay connected

    • @susanllequis3832
      @susanllequis3832 3 года назад +13

      How wonderful to listen and learn without. Putdowns. Elegant and intelligent,Thank you..

    • @masangoiyanda3123
      @masangoiyanda3123 3 года назад +1

      Hey, how are you doing today dear

    • @afeedashukoor5348
      @afeedashukoor5348 3 года назад

      Thankyou

    • @bjacob9998
      @bjacob9998 2 года назад

      Truth is many in the country were beat down. Then comes the behavior modification stage. Often there is a responsible person and a good person will address their bad behavior and not victim blame the one they provoked or triggered.

    • @temimegraham1904
      @temimegraham1904 2 года назад +1

      U are the best ! Thank you 🙏

  • @krislarsh7796
    @krislarsh7796 2 года назад +60

    As a teacher working on becoming a future principal this video is probably one of the most meaningful videos I have seen. I think as a teacher, we are not just just educators, but leaders, mentors, and facilitators of life. Which chair a teachers sits in can really impact the outcome of student success. Just imagine the impact of the teachers if he or she sits in the red chair all day long?

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 2 года назад +210

    I'm deeply moved by your speech. I'm in the process of being more aware of my behavior, thoughts, and communication with myself and others and this talk sparked something in me that I was trying to figure out this whole time. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart ❤. Thank you for helping me start the new year on the right foot.

  • @rhythmforlife7058
    @rhythmforlife7058 2 года назад +830

    Dear everyone who reads this, we don't know each other but I wish you all the best in life and happiness :) ❤️

  • @yutisima
    @yutisima 4 года назад +1122

    7:01 // The Red Chair - The Jackal: Attack, Misbehave, Blame, Judge.
    "The more we judge people the less time we have to love them." - Mother Teressa.
    9:34 // The Yellow Chair - The Hedgehog: Self-Doubt, Fear, Vulnerable.
    "The highest form of intelligence is the ability to observe ourselves without judging." - Jiddu Krishnamurti.
    11:06 // The Green Chair - The Meerkat: Wait, Patience, Mindful, Pause, Observe.
    "You have your way. I have my way. The only right way... it does not exist." - Fredrich Nietzche.
    12:39 // The Blue Chair - The Dolphin: Detect, Self-Awarness, Powerful but Set Boundaries to Ourselves, Growth, Assertive but not Agressive.
    "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Arsitotle.
    13:54 // The Purple Chair - The Giraffe: Connect, Vision, Empathy, Tolerant, Understanding, Listen to People.
    "I don't like that man, I must get to know him better." - Lincoln.

  • @jessicagalusha6987
    @jessicagalusha6987 2 года назад +8

    I just was "called out" as having adhd. I have watched your video multiple times. I have sat in every chair. Sometimes all in one day. I thank you for the knowledge and the perspective to see and understand things differently.

    • @wood7772000
      @wood7772000 2 года назад

      Me too… In one day 😳

  • @digitalpatricia6125
    @digitalpatricia6125 Год назад +11

    If we all learned this at school when kids, it would have saved us from so many heartbreaks, heartaches, misstakes, lesson learned and helped us to connect and learn about each others. I wish I knew this long time ago. But I will always go back and watch this. Thank you!! this was amazing and one of the top ted talks so far. I get teared up....I wish I could turn back time.

  • @cjoviac
    @cjoviac 7 лет назад +703

    This talk just prevented a major confrontation with a teammate at work. I was planning the 'attack' tomorrow morning at work...but on the way home today (in traffic) I randomly selected this video from all the choices my RUclips page presented. And now...I'm suddenly in 'giraffe' mode. THANK YOU Louise.
    Tomorrow will be a good day!

    • @louiseevans3534
      @louiseevans3534 7 лет назад +20

      So happy it helped you xx

    • @violettewambua1390
      @violettewambua1390 5 лет назад +3

      Joyousj 🤣🤣🤣

    • @aleksandar9571
      @aleksandar9571 5 лет назад +8

      How was your day in the end, my friend? Did it went well?

    • @Mel0Cat
      @Mel0Cat 5 лет назад +5

      Aleksandar I would like to know as well

    • @Mienarrr
      @Mienarrr 5 лет назад +2

      me too 🤭

  • @strongfaith94
    @strongfaith94 5 лет назад +732

    Should we talk about how this Lady is beautiful and elegant!.

    • @astoryofafrica
      @astoryofafrica 4 года назад +14

      Love this about her so much!!

    • @ajaoadejoke8931
      @ajaoadejoke8931 4 года назад +32

      I thought no one was going to mention that. She is elegant, composed and has such a beautiful spirit. She exudes love.

    • @DavidLopez-gn3bi
      @DavidLopez-gn3bi 4 года назад +2

      Muy Bonita,

    • @Annie261.
      @Annie261. 4 года назад +6

      Class!

    • @tiffanysar-lecluze5679
      @tiffanysar-lecluze5679 4 года назад +13

      I wanna be like her when I grow old!

  • @Karlacook89
    @Karlacook89 Год назад +21

    This brought so much healing to my heart. Thank you Lord Jesus for placing this video in my path ❤

  • @dishonb188
    @dishonb188 8 месяцев назад +4

    This was one of the best ted talks I’ve ever seen. Exceptionally articulate, well informed, and eye opening.

  • @renstarhurst3302
    @renstarhurst3302 4 года назад +606

    Who is watching this 5/2020 we need this more than ever today.

  • @villapoggiodigaville
    @villapoggiodigaville 2 года назад +799

    Thank you all so much for your appreciation of The 5 Chairs. If they can help you in any way with your daily lives they are fulfilling their mission :-)

    • @kindnessmaku5969
      @kindnessmaku5969 2 года назад +7

      You did absolutely great in the explanation loved it

    • @kristin1459
      @kristin1459 2 года назад +8

      I just finished watching your TedTalk....changed my life....I am 48 and in the midst of many difficulties as are so many people in the WORLD...this SPOKE TO ME....I feel different...I feel empowered and hopeful. Wow. Brilliant.

    • @kristin1459
      @kristin1459 2 года назад +5

      honestly this was more informative, practical and life-changing than graduate school in Psychology :)

    • @HealthiaMedica
      @HealthiaMedica 2 года назад +2

      How can I connect with you Louis ? Im guilty as charged, I think I'm more on the red chair. I love your analysis and background. Would love to learn more

    • @michellebiland5163
      @michellebiland5163 2 года назад +1

      Thank you Louise. I have shared this link with many friends already. 🌻🌻

  • @jaypandit915
    @jaypandit915 10 месяцев назад +7

    12:34 : it shows how even if we have a slip of tongue, if we continue with flow without getting anxious about it, we can go on with our work

  • @offxgraysee8886
    @offxgraysee8886 Год назад +2

    Watched this video because of an assignment, but it ended up being something I needed personally - thank you!

  • @zohakarimi2983
    @zohakarimi2983 3 года назад +289

    “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

  • @sanjanapathak433
    @sanjanapathak433 4 года назад +484

    One of the most brilliant talks I've seen on TED

  • @cheruiyotkirimigodfrey6178
    @cheruiyotkirimigodfrey6178 Год назад +4

    Honestly, this is an eye opener for me. I've spent most of my time being a jackal to attack, judge and later on have self doubt. Thank you Louise Evans

  • @saumyachaudhary5527
    @saumyachaudhary5527 Год назад +65

    This has been the most easy and beautifully expressed way of different actions and perceptives of how a person behaves/reacts, be it ourselves or others. Amazing🙌

  • @MarkFeaGuitar
    @MarkFeaGuitar 7 лет назад +1236

    I watch a lot of TED talks and have to say, this is one of the best presentations I have seen... well thought out, well paced and delivered.... absolutely fantastic. Thank you Louise...

    • @pavlamuzikova
      @pavlamuzikova 6 лет назад +8

      I completely agree :)

    • @brittanyluke1207
      @brittanyluke1207 6 лет назад +8

      I knew someone shared my sentiments. Bravo Louise.

    • @raghadhabash1370
      @raghadhabash1370 6 лет назад +4

      MFGuitarStuff
      Couldn't agree more!

    • @rupeshbora
      @rupeshbora 6 лет назад +2

      MFGuitarStuff completely echo wit u...!

    • @user-dp4yx9lz6t
      @user-dp4yx9lz6t 6 лет назад +2

      Thanks to the easy and clear introduction

  • @louiseevans4882
    @louiseevans4882 7 лет назад +413

    Thank you all so much for your appreciative comments

    • @mariajaffary2697
      @mariajaffary2697 5 лет назад +5

      Really Magical and life changing words.hats off to you

    • @sarnabchakraborty1323
      @sarnabchakraborty1323 5 лет назад +1

      Great mam.

    • @Neldidellavittoria
      @Neldidellavittoria 5 лет назад +6

      The best Ted Talk I've listened to in a very long time. Well thought out and well presented. And very meaningful to me at this moment in my life, when I'm re-thinking a lot about myself, my life, and my relationship with the people around me. Thank you very much indeed Ms Evans.

    • @ogarelizabeth8084
      @ogarelizabeth8084 5 лет назад +2

      Louise Evans
      Thanks so much Louise. You've made my night

    • @mrinalgadhade9304
      @mrinalgadhade9304 5 лет назад +4

      Louise Evans -that’s something I’m gonna remember all my life. Thank you ❤️

  • @lauraedens9830
    @lauraedens9830 2 года назад +10

    This just changed the entire course of my
    Thought Life,
    and I realize it has the power to change my
    Entire Life!
    “Do you want to be in a relationship with your mother, (insert any name) or do you want to be right?”
    Thank you!!!!!

  • @karankapoor2701
    @karankapoor2701 2 года назад +3

    One of the best tedx talk to ever have happened

  • @jeanmarkbadibanga8689
    @jeanmarkbadibanga8689 2 года назад +122

    80% of your success is linked to how you communicate.

    • @kingquinn3897
      @kingquinn3897 11 месяцев назад

      I shout myself to the top!

  • @patriciamartin9515
    @patriciamartin9515 4 года назад +376

    This is such a good talk: it makes me realise that I've been sitting way too much in the red chair lately, it's time to change... one choice at a time. Thank you so much for enlightening me, this is really a life changing speech.

    • @anja1789
      @anja1789 3 года назад

      I hope you're not at the red chair anymore

    • @utewavkdo8515
      @utewavkdo8515 3 года назад

      Thank you all so much for your appreciative comments. It really warms my heart deeply.

    • @geraldoalvesdelimalima2071
      @geraldoalvesdelimalima2071 3 года назад

      Lula

    • @elvismolefimolf
      @elvismolefimolf 3 года назад

      Very powerful

    • @andybrown8613
      @andybrown8613 3 года назад

      Hi beautiful. HiI would loves us to be friends and also love to know more about you...what do you say?

  • @lesia4703
    @lesia4703 2 года назад +64

    It was incredible, Louise! You've gethered so much wisdom to share with everyone! And every word you say is so meaningful. I'll rewatch it over and over again, not to miss a single word. Thank you so much!

  • @frustratednoname
    @frustratednoname 2 года назад +18

    Brilliant. As someone who's rushed through life, always in a hurry and often feeling like a "victim" of having too much on my plate, it's a gift to be able to pause. Think. Detect and perhaps act out of intention rather than impulse. This life is a journey and even someone like me, decades in, can learn new behaviours. I recently learned that I very much run off a script in my head that has been programmed over the years, but can be rewritten. Thank you for this. You are wonderful.

  • @sevinch6304
    @sevinch6304 3 года назад +10

    This was the Ted talk I absolutely needed.
    I have been a jackal most of my life.
    I really want to change

    • @ninasmith8965
      @ninasmith8965 3 года назад +2

      Believe in yourself and work on yourself. I'm on the same path. Good luck. 🙌

    • @karinberryman2009
      @karinberryman2009 3 года назад +2

      Very honest - you’re doing very well when you can identify yourself like this!

  • @abr2648
    @abr2648 3 года назад +141

    "Stepping into someone's else shoes and understand them is a great act of generosity"❤️

  • @dbguru500
    @dbguru500 2 года назад +43

    Thank you Louise! You have very successfully, condensed all the self-help books into 20 minutes! I cannot thank you enough. You have changed my life, and many others, as these comments will attest. This is one reason the TED talks are so powerful. Brilliant people sharing wonderful ideas in 20 minutes. God bless you Louise take care and be safe.❤️❤️❤️

  • @nellykoskey5073
    @nellykoskey5073 2 года назад +3

    Many years ago and her teachings still making sence and inspires, what a piece

  • @sammy_lynn
    @sammy_lynn 6 лет назад +148

    This just made me a better person and helped me recognize where I sit most of the time...I'll be changing seats now lol

  • @DBoyuh
    @DBoyuh 7 лет назад +306

    Awesome talk !!! It reminds me the quote: There are only three things you need let go of Judging, Controlling, and Being right. Release these three and you will have the whole mind and twinkly heart of a child. ~Hugh Prather

    • @louiseevans4882
      @louiseevans4882 7 лет назад +9

      I love that quote Oyun. Thanks

    • @dsstudio76
      @dsstudio76 6 лет назад +1

      Perfect! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @elegantfifi
      @elegantfifi 5 лет назад +2

      Exceptional video x

    • @zakiplayzhashimi8802
      @zakiplayzhashimi8802 5 лет назад +2

      @@louiseevans4882 you are the best teacher !! i studay english today.very uesfull. tank you very much

    • @ahmedghazwan4747
      @ahmedghazwan4747 4 года назад

      Thank you for the beautiful words.

  • @gloriayohana1832
    @gloriayohana1832 Год назад +7

    Love the message,the presentation, composure and how calm @Louise is during the presentation. One behavior at a time!

  • @suprabhathapaliya2833
    @suprabhathapaliya2833 2 года назад +1

    I listened to you few years ago and again fell in love with your personality and your perception of connection with your people. Thank you Louise for this insight.

  • @cebolla3922
    @cebolla3922 5 лет назад +162

    her voice is so goddamn calming and this TED talk is so important

  • @definitelymaybe_cath
    @definitelymaybe_cath 4 года назад +129

    One of my favorite Ted talk :)
    I always keep on re-watching this whenever I feel like I'm losing mindful self and I'm drowning in my emotions.

    • @Harith5
      @Harith5 4 года назад +2

      💪🏻💪🏻🌻💚

  • @minhhanhto1965
    @minhhanhto1965 10 месяцев назад +2

    "we listen to people, we hold people in our present" - beautiful words, thank you Louise !

  • @hunpiya
    @hunpiya Год назад +6

    Such a timely talk for me. Yesterday I wrote, “I will be better”today, I am watching this. Thank you Louise. I will definitely be using all of these

  • @Relachi
    @Relachi 5 лет назад +593

    i absolutely ADORE this ted talk

  • @reallifelove
    @reallifelove 3 года назад +53

    Great talk, and I must say the brother's comment "do you want to be in a relationship with her or to be right", struck very deeply and to the point.

    • @TellTheTru
      @TellTheTru 2 года назад +1

      On her brother’s comment... I understand that being in a relationship is important but it’s also important to correct the person in a good way only for good. And can’t we correct the person in a good way and still be in a good relationship? Why do we need to choose between the two?

  • @AlexBeldi
    @AlexBeldi Год назад +11

    So much wisdom explained in simple words so everybody can understand. Many Teachings for all in this video! Thanks Louise

  • @murielbarry3766
    @murielbarry3766 Год назад +1

    Thank you Louise. I was planning an attack when I go to work tomorrow. You saved me with these chairs. Lesson learned. Thanks 😊👍❤

  • @myownlittleworld9216
    @myownlittleworld9216 6 лет назад +61

    Girrafe chair.....the giraffe has the biggest heart of all land animals...longest neck so it has incredible vision. In this chair we display empathy, compassion and understanding so in this chair we let go of our ego, we hold people in our presence and we care for them and listen to them, and stepping into somebody else's shoes and understanding them is a great act of generosity. To embrace diversity and to become tolerant.

    • @dougraddi908
      @dougraddi908 4 года назад

      Three horns don't play with long necks

  • @imeldafani
    @imeldafani 3 года назад +57

    I love her voice and intonation! She'd be great to be a voice-over artist 😀

  • @agbemabiese3
    @agbemabiese3 2 года назад +7

    This is a powerful teaching.
    Thank you for for showing me the sunshine, a brighter and better way of living.

  • @reneegresham3342
    @reneegresham3342 2 года назад +1

    This is timeless and priceless!!!! Grateful to have come across this....life changing!!!! Thank you so much! God Bless!!

  • @annahnabalayi1090
    @annahnabalayi1090 4 года назад +84

    Having been raised by my very or should extremely harsh, tough, iron lady African mother as all most African mothers are, I was never given a chance to express myself. I was always told off, never good enough, always comparing me to my peers, it was hard to make Friends who were scared of being my friend because of my mother. Traveled to England for the first time in 2008 on one year placement at a retreat house where the wardens were a wonderful elderly couple. The love and attention i received, these people taught me to love me, encouraged me to use my voice. Alot of that pain and anger was released because of what i received from this couple and people who came to the retreat house. Louise thank you for this talk, i can self evaluate, i know what to let go of and what hold on to. i am watching this like for the fifth time now. Love the idea of chairs, i have been in all those chairs all my life but i must say this is WISDOM. Thank you

    • @aishammanga654
      @aishammanga654 4 года назад +3

      African parents can really be toxic

    • @commedesigns836
      @commedesigns836 3 года назад +12

      My name is Dennis. I also understand how you feel, I was also a victim a toxic parenthood actually from Dad, Nigerian, I was forced to run away (self decision) after a domestic abuse but one thing i learned after leaving was calmness and had the opportunity to express myself and inner giant. I am a creative and found that gift spontaneously ... I now have a good respectful relationship from my dad and found that life is worth staying positive

    • @Honeybeememez
      @Honeybeememez 3 года назад +2

      💓

    • @anja1789
      @anja1789 3 года назад +2

      This is inspiring to read, thank you for sharing, I hope you're well

    • @annahnabalayi1090
      @annahnabalayi1090 3 года назад +2

      @@anja1789 thank you. i am well

  • @coleman6203
    @coleman6203 3 года назад +10

    I've spent my entire life sitting in the wrong chair! Thank you for this presentation!

  • @danielamicallef9592
    @danielamicallef9592 2 года назад +7

    Dear Louise, what a gift. You have made a complex subject so simple, even a child can understand. Not being constantly on the defensive does help us grow into leaders worthy of the name. Thank you and Merry Christmas.🎅🎄

  • @wensiewlee
    @wensiewlee 2 года назад

    I absolutely love this. Thank you for calling out all the different chairs in our mind. Thank you

  • @sonalibhat5149
    @sonalibhat5149 4 года назад +202

    I think a person is a combination of different chairs..what matters is which chair is dominant !!

    • @yaoiblfan
      @yaoiblfan 3 года назад +1

      sonali bhat
      You're right. I like your answer.

    • @owlfeathers6615
      @owlfeathers6615 3 года назад

      "Hello Patricia"

    • @muhammadghiffary2110
      @muhammadghiffary2110 3 года назад

      well said sir.

    • @blertaklevis
      @blertaklevis 3 года назад +10

      I would say, which chair YOU decide to be dominant. We all have those chairs, but do you decide to be angry, to be doubtful or sad, or you could be a Giraffa if you want to ;)

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 3 года назад

      that makes a lot of sense

  • @raindropsonroses3919
    @raindropsonroses3919 3 года назад +22

    Eloquent , articulate and intellectual... what a woman! One of the most inspiring ted talks I’ve seen

  • @rashmikutlehria3605
    @rashmikutlehria3605 2 года назад +5

    Very engaging talk! Absolutely love it. Deepened my faith in the power of communication!

  • @norendirsenunca6925
    @norendirsenunca6925 2 года назад

    Thank you for your inspirational work.I need to come back to this talk again and again.I have been sitting on red chair for my entire life.

  • @mkim7715
    @mkim7715 3 года назад +24

    I watched this three times today. As I am going through difficult time personally, this message was enlightening and exactly what I needed.. I am red chair person.. i will continue to watch until I memorize the signals of each chairs .

  • @leulitascro
    @leulitascro 7 лет назад +34

    If we only allowed a tiny bit of our daily spare time to observe and to assess our behaviours and our way to communicate to others, we would dramatically contribute to change this world for the better.
    The Five Chairs is a stuggering practical tool to make it happen.
    Thank you Louise!!

    • @louiseevans3534
      @louiseevans3534 7 лет назад +3

      You are so right Matteo....even just one behaviour a day :-)9

    • @kimberlyrosssegovia203
      @kimberlyrosssegovia203 7 лет назад +3

      I'm proud to honestly say that I favor the green and both blue chairs. 😄
      I'm disappointed in the realisation that I act & react in either the red or yellow chair with my husband of 20 years. Honestly I'd have to admit that i spend most of the time in both red and yellow chairs when remembering past events, talking to, thinking of and reacting to my husband.
      This talk has been an eye opener. Much gratitude Louise.

    • @nishakuttan2822
      @nishakuttan2822 6 лет назад +1

      Matteo Baronti Becky. A. Bailey's book called Easy to Love difficult to Discipline is a great parenting book.. Must read for all..

  • @tonette611
    @tonette611 Год назад +3

    I listen to this everyday! So powerful! Thank you so much.
    I have shared this to my colleagues,family and friends!

  • @xjjll8572
    @xjjll8572 2 года назад +14

    Powerful Speech! 5 Chairs, 5 Choices, great fruit of thought, love it. ☺️

  • @melissajohnson9668
    @melissajohnson9668 4 года назад +22

    This presentation hit home, hard. The introspection begins.

    • @rc....
      @rc.... 3 года назад

      And then what??? ONLY introspect???

  • @maureen95
    @maureen95 7 лет назад +135

    We often talk about shifting behaviors but Louise's talk helps us to pragmatically feel and do exactly this. Even more so, we learn to stop the stories we tell ourselves which are fabricated in our mind until we open the communication. Great tool: W.A.I.T. - What am I thinking? What am I telling myself?
    Tweeting, texting and tech are with us forever. How can we be so connected yet so communicative. Louise gives us the answer. Thank you.

  • @tiah5208
    @tiah5208 2 года назад

    I've had this on my "watch later " list for over a year. Suddenly I came upon it and felt drawn to watch it. Defiently needed to hear this explained in this way. It helps to visualize it. Thank you ☺

  • @bradleybarnes865
    @bradleybarnes865 Год назад

    One of my absolute favorite Ted talks. Beautifully articulated

  • @sandrangarka9855
    @sandrangarka9855 4 года назад +136

    Who is watching 6/2020.
    This is so inspiring
    It has spoken directly to me
    We all need to carry the 5 chairs along

    • @loribrejcha4676
      @loribrejcha4676 3 года назад

      Listening in July now, brilliant women!

    • @ginamccollum7237
      @ginamccollum7237 3 года назад

      I completely agree! This touched me to the core!

    • @peggyhavard1546
      @peggyhavard1546 3 года назад

      @@loribrejcha4676 listening in
      April 2021

    • @TR-vh1fi
      @TR-vh1fi 3 года назад

      4/2021 here

    • @cherylsmith5998
      @cherylsmith5998 3 года назад

      Wow profound. Thank you for highlighting my 5 chairs.

  • @veshk3241
    @veshk3241 7 лет назад +13

    I was just on the verge of a breakdown. My Masters year isn't going so well and life is shit around me. Now i have some tools to make things close to me better. Thank you so much Louise Evans!

    • @louiseevans4882
      @louiseevans4882 7 лет назад +5

      Your comment made me feel so grateful Vesh. I really hope the Chairs help you come into a better place in you life....a place you deserve :-))

  • @humanityone1644
    @humanityone1644 Год назад +1

    Very awesome Louise. Thoughtfully put together, and well delivered. Thank you.

  • @diladuman7680
    @diladuman7680 2 года назад

    I can listen to this lady and take notes all day. It was amazing.

  • @kellyewright4845
    @kellyewright4845 3 года назад +59

    Definitely one of my favorite TED Talks. Louise's presence is so calming. I could listen to her all day!

  • @psychopathinthemaking
    @psychopathinthemaking 7 лет назад +103

    She deserved that standing ovation. That was amazing! So many of the issues I've been having with myself and my family suddenly became clearer. I'm going to have to set aside some time and sit down with these chairs, see how best they can help me in changing my life.

    • @louiseevans3534
      @louiseevans3534 7 лет назад +5

      Love the idea of you 'sitting' with the chairs to get clarity ;-)) I've written a book called 5 chairs 5 choices (Amazon). That might help !

    • @psychopathinthemaking
      @psychopathinthemaking 7 лет назад +1

      Thanks for replying! I will check it out!

    • @veravera2874
      @veravera2874 5 лет назад

      f2fc😈😈😈😈😈😡😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😈😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😆😊😆😅😊☺☺☺☺☺☺☺😆😆😆😀😁😉😄😃😇'

  • @arielzuidema7193
    @arielzuidema7193 2 года назад +4

    I cried when you mentioned Viktor E Frankl and his book, A Man's Search For Meaning. It is my favorite book and drastically altered my mind, along with the ideals of chakras, which are in favor of being self-restorative until you are physically capable, emotionally capable, and socially capable of being empathetic, open, and truthful.

  • @ameralbadry6825
    @ameralbadry6825 Год назад +3

    One of the best talks
    I just wished that I saw these earlier in my life!

  • @vlaea2202
    @vlaea2202 4 года назад +68

    “The more we judge people, the less time we have to love them.” - Mother Teresa. Great line.

    • @mattsonaleman6649
      @mattsonaleman6649 3 года назад

      her voice is so goddamn calming and this TED talk is so important

    • @maryamasim6140
      @maryamasim6140 3 года назад

      Best Ted talk ever. 👍👌👍

  • @diemhuong3876
    @diemhuong3876 4 года назад +6

    I think this is the most valuable 18mins in my life really. You see I’m having struggle communicating with people these day, and it got so much worse each day that I think I’m suffering from depression. I have insomnia (which i never had before) caused by the worries of why ppl hate me so much or why they just can’t get it. I even feel suffocate in my own house. But your sharing I think will help me so much and I’ll try to change in this way. I’ll come back and write the results. Thanks alot teacher!

    • @nd6007
      @nd6007 3 года назад

      Same here... Exactly what you say...

  • @TrangNguyen-di4qd
    @TrangNguyen-di4qd 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much,
    I definitely want to listen to your speech again and again to have better practice with these five chairs in my life ❤️

  • @dannoxavier4924
    @dannoxavier4924 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this! I sat here crying because is so brilliant and really makes us all do a deep self reflection!

  • @jingmagallanes5481
    @jingmagallanes5481 3 года назад +6

    I love this ted talk. She speaks with grace and shows how intelligent and thoughtful she is.

    • @ericmoore1173
      @ericmoore1173 3 года назад

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @ceciliaindriyani7773
    @ceciliaindriyani7773 4 года назад +4

    For anyone who's wondering, the 4th blue (dolphin) quote is from Aristotle "Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom" 🙏 thank you Ms Louise Evans, life changing speech

  • @stormyhazarika8545
    @stormyhazarika8545 2 года назад

    Stumbled on this by chance. Deeply moved. Thank you Louise.

  • @leadingmusicians
    @leadingmusicians 2 года назад +1

    A fabulous concept and talk. Thank you, Louise!

  • @estilo4276
    @estilo4276 4 года назад +6

    Hope many people watch and get a very fruitful benefits of your talk. A very big thanks Louise

  • @konmylona
    @konmylona 3 года назад +58

    This is one of the most enlightening speech I have ever heard! Thank you!

    • @ericmoore1173
      @ericmoore1173 3 года назад +1

      Hello how are you doing, my name is Eric Moore how is the weather over there toda

  • @AmberLauren
    @AmberLauren Год назад

    One of the best Ted Talks I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. I too am an avid student of communication and building community through authentic communication. Thank you Louise. Thank you 🙏☺️

  • @gracexavier
    @gracexavier 2 года назад

    Louise, your video is so wonderful. I have a teenage daughter, and using the 5th chair - from the 1st chair person that I used to be and now arriving to the 5th chair - still on the journey but getting there! Thank you so much! Our relationship is blossoming!

  • @indralakhram3380
    @indralakhram3380 6 лет назад +19

    I changed my behavior, because of this message

  • @teraedwards7835
    @teraedwards7835 3 года назад +10

    This was the first Ted Talk that I actually took notes. This is absolutely fantastic.

    • @ericmoore1173
      @ericmoore1173 3 года назад

      Hello how are you doing, my name is Eric Moore how is the weather over there today

  • @amorporlasletrascontere7692
    @amorporlasletrascontere7692 10 месяцев назад +3

    I loved that video. It is one of ny favorites Ted talks. This is a crucial topic in our daily lives. How many problems would not exist if empaty guide our lives!

  • @missflyhigh5849
    @missflyhigh5849 2 года назад +1

    So powerful! Love it . Thank You Louise!

  • @tarisa9692
    @tarisa9692 4 года назад +9

    Dear Louise,
    At a low and vulnerable time in my life I reached out to You Tube to find strength.
    I found that I was interested in the Tedx talks for building up my self esteem! The Five Chairs jumped out at me and I continue to keep learning from your talk.
    Your audience captivatided me as well because I could see from the vedio that they could feel the encouragement too.
    I am a spiritual person as well. I am in the habit of reading and appling scripture to my day as well.
    When I was consoled with Proverbios 30:24-33, I was moved to thank you for the confidence and healing that your talk coupled with belief in a Grand Creator and Designer has done for me!
    Please keep helping humanity!
    Very truly yours,
    Tarisa May Karr