At the Happiness at Work Experience, Mariya Koteva delivered an energizing TEDx style talk exploring what it truly takes to thrive in a world of constant change. Using a playful audience experiment and deeply personal storytelling, she reframed adaptability, not as a trait, but as a trainable skill powered by our physical, mental, and organizational energy. From neuroscience to business transformation, Mariya bridged the gap between well-being and change-readiness in a way that was both practical and inspiring.

Drawing from her background in ERP, lifestyle medicine, and change management, she introduced the concept of Adaptability Quotient (AQ), our ability to navigate transformation with confidence and energy. With actionable strategies around building change capacity, boosting physical resilience, and training cognitive flexibility, the session offered a fresh, human-first approach to creating organizations where people don't just survive change, but lead it.