emotional intelligence and storytelling are the superpowers of the 21st century and these two skills separate the good from the great . For far too long the world has focussed on intelligence quotient being the barometer of success , though on the contrary it’s your emotional awareness / quotient and storytelling skills which are the disruptive skills for the present and the future . I will share with all of you how A life experience of trekking 53 kms of the captivating mt Kailash and manasarovar by foot , losing 50 kilos in a year and being inspired by my dog exemplifies these two elusive super powers and resonates with the theme “ miles to go before I sleep “ . Emotional intelligence and storytelling are transformative and impactful making us look at failures as the stepping stones for success. Shekhar Vijayan, an NLP & Leadership Coach, is the CEO of Shevins Entertainment and Director of The Indian Leadership Academy. With over two decades of coaching, influencing, and storytelling experience, he's a sought-after thought leader on prime-time TV news channels like CNN, Republic TV, and Times Now for matters of geopolitical importance. Shekhar's personal transformation, shedding 50 kilos in a year through rigorous running and planking, epitomizes "mind over matter." He's also trekked the enigmatic Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake for 53 kilometers by foot, a soul-stirring journey that speaks to his resilience and determination. 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