TEDx Talk with Barb Stone

Why Being Perfect is Overrated

TEDx Clinton Central School with Barb Stone

Barb Stone challenges societal norms and expectations, exploring the impact of perfectionism on our well-being. She advocates for authenticity and self-acceptance, encouraging individuals to redefine success on their terms. After completing her MBA from Syracuse University, Barb Stone embarked on a successful career as a senior female leader in manufacturing. Although she had led different functions in manufacturing from customer service, planning, finance, and IT to reaching levels of Executive Vice President/CFO status, she realized that there was something more to life than climbing ladders.

Prior to leaving her 25-year career in manufacturing, she started studying resiliency, and positive psychology which eventually led her to become a leadership development coach. Throughout this career, Barb has been involved in many non-profit organizations supporting their cause in the community. Barb is passionate about helping people make an impact in their world. 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