Why change is so hard — and how we can make it work | Rebecca Hansen | TEDxKigali

In this TEDx talk, Rebecca Hansen explores why change often feels difficult, even when necessary. She explains the psychological and behavioral barriers that hold people back, and offers practical strategies to make change more achievable, sustainable, and empowering in both personal lives and organizational settings. Rebecca Hansen is a three-time TEDx speaker and transformational leadership coach who works with executives, founders, and leadership teams across sectors and continents. Her work is grounded in personal development, helping leaders understand how their internal patterns, emotional habits, and self-trust shape the decisions they make, the conversations they have, and the culture they create. She supports leaders in navigating complexity, having difficult conversations, and holding clarity and presence in the moments that matter. Rebecca’s approach moves beyond technique or performance alone. She helps leaders notice the subtle patterns that influence how they show up, and cultivates the capacity to act with steadiness, honesty, and relational intelligence. Her expertise is built on a decade of experience facilitating workshops, coaching leaders, and implementing frameworks that translate insight into action 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