'Smile by smile, kind word by kind word we all have the power to influence even the most complex lives'.

This talk uses Tammy's personal story of abuse and homelessness to highlight the difference being kind can make to even the most complex of lives. If you are a professional working on the front-line this talk will help you realise that even on the most difficult days you have the power to be someone’s #superhero, the rest of us she implores to #beasidekick.

Tammy explains how connection, opportunity and environment when working together are absolute game changers.

Tammy's personal history, academic achievements & work experience have driven her to champion the importance of effective, achievable solutions to prevent abuse. Tammy's mission in life is to interrupt the generational cycle of harm and abuse. She has worked both operationally and strategically in the Criminal Justice, Social Care and Charity sectors.

Her values are straightforward - integrity, fairness, honesty, safety and equality.

Tammy is a champion for change and a public speaker. She co founded www.tayetraining.org.uk and developed ‘Training 4 Influence,’ a 4 step values led method of training for professionals on the front-line, people who are perfectly positioned to change lives. Tammy is also a Lay Member on the Parliamentary Committee for Standards, assessing and adjudicating complaints about Members of Parliament. #Beasidekick #Beasuperhero

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