Relocation as a cure for talent suppression | Alicia Butler Pierre | TEDxViikki

At the beginning of his musical career, one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time struggled financially due to constant talent suppression. Had he not left his hometown and accepted a chance opportunity to perform abroad, the world may never have known his musical genius.
Similarly, Alicia Butler Pierre, whose talents have often been described as “unorthodox,” and “eclectic,” found that traveling within and outside her country accelerated her career. She’s coined a specific term to describe this effect where relocating allows otherwise obscure talents to be recognized, respected, and rewarded.
In her talk, Alicia will reveal the name of this relocation effect. She’ll also explore the science behind this phenomenon while sharing her story to make the case for seeking new environments to find a spotlight for your talent.
Alicia Butler Pierre is the founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc., a 19-year-old operations management training and consulting firm. She designs business infrastructure to scale and increase enterprise value for fast-growing small businesses. Host of the weekly Business Infrastructure: Curing Back Office Blues podcast which ranks in the top 2% in the world with listeners in over 70 countries. In 2023, the
Process Excellence Network recognized her as a Top 50 Global Thought Leader in Operational Excellence. She serves on the boards of three education-focused organizations as well as the USA Chair for the G100’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. She’s also an adjunct instructor of Lean Principles at Purdue University and the author of the two-time Amazon bestseller, Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success. Combined, her online content has over a million views and downloads across various platforms. 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