In his TEDxMolos Speech, Philippos Aristotelous explores the intricate balance between constraint and freedom in our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. Through vivid anecdotes and historical references, he argues that leveraging constraint can provide direction, protection, and ultimately elevate our lives. By embracing the hidden power of constraint, Aristotelous advocates for a more meaningful and flourishing existence. Philippos Aristotelous is an award-winning lawyer, business consultant, author, trainer, and speaker with over twenty years of diverse experience serving professional organisations and helping professionals unlock their full potential.

His legal career, highlighted by his role as a senior partner in Cyprus’s largest law firm, provided him with extensive leadership and practice management expertise. He has worked with prominent organizations and leading firms across various sectors, including professional services, Biotech, food and beverage, IT, trading, and logistics.

Philippos is the author of "The MARVEL of Engagement: Turning Passive Employees into Active Ambassadors," a seminal work on employee engagement, and "The MARVEL of Happiness: Principles, Stories, and Lessons For Living Fully," acclaimed by Gold Magazine as “One of the most entertaining and useful guides to living a fuller life,” now in its second edition.

Beyond his professional achievements, Philippos is also known for his songwriting, with his composition ‘Shine’ being chosen by Europa Donna Cyprus for its 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Residing in Limassol with his wife and three children, Philippos continues to make a difference through his work and creative endeavours. 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