Time Out: Permission You Didn't Know You Needed | Tracie Threadford | TEDxAlabaster

Recovery from burnout as a high performing professional is possible. Give yourself permission to take a Time Out. A time out to reevaluate, regulate, and redirect. Tracie B. Threadford is a distinguished leader and dedicated public servant with over 30 years of experience in insurance, claims, mortgage, and finance. Born and raised in Birmingham’s East Thomas neighborhood, her passion for civic engagement was inspired by her mother’s active community involvement a foundation that shaped her lifelong commitment to service.
Tracie holds an Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree in Business Management and Administration from the University of Phoenix, where she is currently pursuing her Doctorate. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a graduate of the Momentum Upward Class 6 leadership program for women.
She currently serves as Mayor of Tarrant, Alabama, and as a Compliance Analyst at local bank where she ensures regulatory compliance and promotes operational efficiency.
Married for 32 years to William Threadford, Tracie is a proud mother of eight and a devoted grandmother. 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