Why Calm Outvalues Hustle | Danielle Andisa Johnson | TEDxPVAMU

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High achievers are running on empty and calling it success. Former NASA Program Executive Danielle Andisa Johnson reveals how burnout and chronic stress hijack brilliance, and why nervous system regulation is the future of leadership. Calm isn't a luxury. It's currency. And your next breakthrough depends on it. Danielle Andisa Johnson believes calm is a skill that can be built, practiced, and applied when we need it most. She is the founder of The Inner Calm Academy, a wellness education company that helps people develop calm as a practical tool for modern life. A proud alumna of Prairie View A&M University, Danielle spent more than two decades leading high-stakes engineering projects and programs at NASA.
Working in demanding environments sparked her curiosity about how people sustain performance under pressure without sacrificing their well-being. For more than 14 years, she has explored and facilitated breathwork, mindfulness, and other mind-body practices that help people manage stress and restore balance. Today she blends an engineering mindset with practical breath-based tools that support resilience in everyday life. 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

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