Tomorrow I will step onto the TEDx Scarisbrick stage — a red circle that has carried thousands of world-changing ideas. To be invited to join that community of voices is both an honour and a challenge, because TEDx is about more than public speaking. It is about sharing an idea that can shift perspectives and inspire people to act.
For me, that idea is Conscious Day.
Stepping Into the TEDx Arena
In the run-up to TEDx, people often ask: what makes it different from other talks? My answer is simple — TEDx demands clarity. You can’t hide behind slides, jargon, or endless detail. You have to distil your message down to its essence.
That process is nerve-wracking, yes. But it’s also liberating. It forces you to ask: What is the one thing I want people to remember years from now?
For me, the answer is: your day is the building block of your life — live it with intention.
The Essence of Conscious Day
Most of us live in constant reaction. Our phones ping, inboxes overflow, and our attention gets pulled in dozens of directions. Conscious Day is about reclaiming that attention.
It’s a simple but powerful framework:
- Pause – Step back from the noise and distractions.
- Choose – Decide what matters most right now.
- Act – Move forward with clarity and intention.
When applied to business, this transforms culture. Meetings become purposeful, teams work with focus, and leaders model balance instead of burnout. For families, it means presence. For students, it means direction. For communities, it means stronger connections.
TEDx and Conscious Day: A Shared Philosophy
Preparing for TEDx has reminded me of why this idea resonates so deeply. To craft a talk, you rehearse, refine, and strip away what isn’t essential — much like designing a conscious day.
Both require discipline, reflection, and courage. Both ask you to focus only on what truly matters. And both have the potential to ripple outward, long after the moment has passed.
Lessons I’ll Carry On Stage
As I step into the lights at TEDx Scarisbrick, I’ll hold onto a few truths:
- Nerves are energy. Channel them.
- Speak to one person. Imagine the individual who needs this message most.
- Enjoy the moment. Because the talk is never about the speaker — it’s about the audience, in the room and beyond.
If one person leaves inspired to take ownership of their time, to step out of autopilot and live more consciously, then this talk has done its work.
A Final Thought
Ideas are powerful when they’re lived. Conscious Day is not theory; it’s practice. You don’t need a stage or a microphone to begin. You just need tomorrow — and the willingness to pause, choose, and act with intention.
That is the message I’m proud to bring to TEDx Scarisbrick. And it’s the invitation I leave with you: start your own conscious day.
