Safe inside yourself: Cynthia Loy Darst at TEDxOlympicBlvdWomen

Cynthia Loy Darst, MCC, is a pioneer in professional development, personal development and Executive Coaching. As a past-President of ACTO (Association of Coach Training Organization) and over 20-years as a professional Co-Active Coach, she has actively campaigned to raise awareness of the power of working with a personal or executive coach.

As an in-demand speaker, trainer, content contributor, and collaborator, Cynthia's fingerprint can be felt throughout the industry through her powerful presence virtually, on-stage and in front of the room. At her core, she is fascinated by people. This talk is inspired by the thousands of individuals she has had the pleasure of working with, and the common themes witnessed worldwide.

Cynthia is on the faculty of two coach training schools: The Coaches Training Institute and CRR Global, and has worked with people all over the world. She and her husband, David Darst, enjoy working with their coaching clients through their company, The Inspiration Point.

In her TEDxOlympicBlvdWomen talk, Cynthia Loy Darst answers the question, "How can you feel safe within yourself? Safe from the nasty, loud and whiny thoughts that occur between your ears?" Most of us go through life bullying ourselves or tolerating loud repetitive thoughts that don't seem to go away. When we feel truly safe in ourselves, we can imagine, we can create, we can take risks and have stronger relationships. Her playful, direct talk challenges us each to hear those sometimes destructive thoughts in a new way for the sake of inner-peace and productivity.

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[RQPeterson]

"The 2% wants me to be well, and wants me to be well in relationship..."  Such a brilliant truth! Thanks for helping us to heal!

[newriley]

Wow! I got sooo much out of this 8 min. What a wonderful way to relate to those inner voices.

[sandyrussell]

Cynthia - Loved it - you were born to speak...thx for reminding us that while driving isn't always safe (especially in LA...) if we pay attention, we can make it safe on the inside!

[daisylua]

Wow, one of the most authenticly, lovingly brought TED talks I have ever seen. Thank you!

[SignyWilson]

Cynthia, what a powerful message that we, in this culture, all need to hear. It is time to really find the way to honour all of ourselves, so that we can grow even bigger, bolder and better! Thanks for the inspiration.

[ElaineTaylorKlaus]

Right on target, my friend -- there is no greater bully than the bully within!

[sandraolper]

Thank you Cynthia. Love the idea of feeling safe inside ourselves. In order to do that, we must be willing to listen to all of our parts or players, as you call them!

[margedouvillefajardo]

Love how you connected the negative voice within as a BULLY and then the idea of how searching for the 2% truth can help us make sense of it all for ourselves. Brilliant, Cynthia! 

[patricksummar]

Love your teaching style Cynthia! Very expressive, engaging, commanding,
Yes, "right relationship" starts within!

[helenchaudhuri]

watching cynthia - ALWAYS a fun way to learn!

[TammyHibler]

Engaging and alive! You are a model for our profession and do us proud. 

[MarthaCarnahan]

Fantastic talk. I am particularly moved by: "I never meant to become a bully. Did you?" Whew! 

[petradendulk]

Well said! Very powerful message to create a real shift within ourselves and in the world! 

[bodyenergizers]

I love the idea of turning towards and becoming curious with the 2%.  Great and inspiring talk

[godfreynash]

It was 14 years ago when I first heard you lead one of my coaching courses for CTI. You have been my hero and inspiration in the coaching and professional development world ever since. So wonderful to see you shining here with your own brand of vivacious loving joy, sharing your wisdom with even greater power and love.

[Mystic]

Yay, Cynthia! Always wonderful to hear another voice for healing relationship with Self first! So much to say, so little time...well done you Magical Maestro!

[Swisskat]

Love calling it the inner bully. Cynthia is an exceptional coach and teacher.

[leadlikeagirl]

Love, love, love!!! The 2% truth is so useful for turning adversaries into allies...yes!!!!

[ChristineLecavalier]

Thank you Cynthia, love that 2% of truth, and i use it this morning!

[ricktamlynbiggergame]

Engaging and inspiring! Well done Cynthia! Well done!