Humanist Community Forum (2009-12-20): Let Your True Light Shine (Michelle Chappel)

Whenever you try to be someone you’re not in order to gain approval, you block yourself from your own light. What makes you different makes you special, even if it seems weird or wacky. By embracing what makes you distinct from others—including your “flaws”—you automatically excel at work and enrich your relationships, especially the one you have with yourself. This talk, based on a unique blend of psychological research and motivational music, will show you how to bring hidden talents to the light, tame the inner critic, and thrive both personally and professionally. Michelle Chappel has a PhD in psychology from Princeton, was voted Most Inspirational Professor of Psychology at UC Santa Cruz, has released a music CD, and has led self-actualization and creativity workshops (www.michellechappel.com). This Forum was presented by the Humanist Community of Silicon Valley (www.humanists.org) on 2009-12-20.