Are You The Elephant In The Room? | Chenae Erkerd | TEDxApex

In this thought-provoking TEDx Talk, explore the hidden barriers we create that prevent us from achieving our full potential. Learn how our unspoken assumptions, fears, and biases often make us the 'elephant in the room.' Chenae Erkerd is originally from Camden, NJ. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Augustine’s University and juris doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. After graduation, Chenae decided to pivot into human resources to become a recruiter. She landed her first recruiting role in higher education as a temp recruiter. While in higher education, she was able to successfully convert into a full-time recruiter in healthcare. During her time in healthcare, Chenae recruited entry, mid-career, and senior level roles. She later pivoted into technical recruiting where she specializes in software engineers, program/product managers and cybersecurity professionals. Chenae currently resides in Durham, NC with her husband, Terrence Erkerd, and two dogs, Bane and Kodak. She believes her faith and spiritual maturity helps her speak life into her community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@TreyDaze]

Chenae is a breath of fresh air in the hyper corporatized society we live in. Her resume speaks for itself. She is a force!

[@shenellthompson872]

You definitely leave your footprint wherever you go!

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Outstanding!! A message of courage and strength!! Thank you!

[@SherryLight]

I am so proud of you. This talk was moving. 😢. I have followed you across multiple platforms because I love hearing your thoughts. Keep thinking out loud. The elephant is now one of my favorite animals 😊. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@EmrielmakesItLive]

The message I didn’t know that I needed until i watched this. WOW! Things make soo much sense now with how life has gone. I’m the elephant to my story and that’s perfectly okay because my purpose is set on a different scale. To conclude that last sentence- hits different!!

[@MakeshiaCook]

That was an Amazing speech Chenae. May the good Lord continue to bless you mightily & cover you.🙏🏼

[@chefbeanz]

Much Needed!!! She SMOKED IT!! 💨💨💨💨💨

[@Iamjustja]

You are truly a shining light for all to see. Thank you for your self expression and dedication to helping those who may or have given up temporarily (including me). 💯

[@mrxincognito]

Amazing! I felt that power! Love love love every second!

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Love the honesty and transparency 🪷🐘

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You're an inspiration for us all!

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👏🏾 for others even when you’re hurting. 🗣️🔥🫶🏾

[@approvedreader]

WOW AMAZINGLY SAID!

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[@Hirbodbigvand]

Love this talk so much, great job!

[@Kashantib]

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[@joniellemcdonnough]

You killed this! Definitely encouraging as a fellow elephant!

[@blackmoneykid]

This is amazing!

[@excellure]

Some powerful stuff right here, I felt the weight of your mark for sure

[@Evingerlean]

This… this… this! You a real one, Soror. ✨🚀🐘

[@621ProductionsNC]

Great message Chenae, thank you!

[@omarjames8797]

Awesome 👌 you did a amazing job.

[@jumaeagle]

Clapping 👏🏾👏🏾 for you friend.

[@SK-gr2rm]

Outstanding job recruiter cousin ❤!!!

[@miamj1001]

Bravo!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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This was phenomenal!!

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