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Ferran Tort at Princesa de Girona Event

At the Fundació Princesa de Girona event, Ferran Tort (Change Management Expert, Psychologist and TEDSpeaker) took the stage to share a message that connected psychology, purpose and innovation. His talk blended humour, vulnerability and real life experiences to show young professionals how to navigate change in an era defined by uncertainty and AI. He brought one key idea to the centre of the room. Change always starts with a shift in Mindset. Without it, no strategy, tool or professional plan can create real transformation.

The Power of Purpose as a Foundation for Innovation

Innovation is never comfortable. It requires stepping into the unknown, moving even when the mind prefers staying still.

He shared his own story to illustrate this. Growing up in a very scientific family, he followed the “sensible” path and entered a physics degree even though he felt completely disconnected from it. That moment of dissonance led him to a deeper question. What am I doing here.

This inner conflict opened the door to discovering his purpose. Through a formative experience inspired by the Japanese concept of Ikigai, he realised that many people never reach their goals simply because they do not know what they truly want. That idea pushed him to define a direction. Helping people through psychology and creativity.

From there, he spent years developing social impact projects with communities around the world, from rural India to some of the most challenging areas in Colombia or Brazil. These experiences taught him that purpose is not abstract. It becomes visible through action.

Growth Mindset as the Core of Personal Transformation

One of the strongest parts of Ferran’s talk was his story about losing part of his vision due to a rare genetic disease. No colors no clarity and no certainty. For months he stopped creating art, convinced that he had lost an essential part of who he was.

This experience led him to the concept of Growth Mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck. Her research shows that people respond differently to challenges. Some avoid them and quit quickly. Others stay, try new strategies and look for solutions.

Ferran emphasised this idea with a simple distinction. When facing a difficult situation, your brain follows the question you give it. If you say I cannot, the brain stops searching. If you ask how can I, the brain starts finding paths.

He shared that this single shift transformed how he approached his visual disability, his career and the challenges of life. And it became the foundation of his work helping leaders and teams build Change Management capabilities.

The Practical Side of Growth Mindset

Ferran invited the audience to reflect on the internal voice that says you are not enough or you cannot do this. According to him, every person faces discouraging words at some point, whether from others or from themselves. Growth Mindset does not remove obstacles. It equips you with psychological flexibility to move through them.

He summarised it in one clear principle. You can look for excuses or you can look for solutions. You cannot do both.

This perspective resonated strongly with the young participants, who face a world of accelerated change where adaptability is a fundamental skill.

Agile Thinking to Reduce Stress and Boost Innovation

The third key of his talk introduced Agile as a simple and powerful way to move from theory to action. Ferran explained that innovation is not only for startups or tech teams. It is a method to improve any area of life, from managing stress to improving family relationships.

He shared a moment from Medellin, one of the most stressful periods of his professional life, when he discovered the Agile mindset through a colleague. The lesson was straightforward. Instead of planning for months and delaying decisions, break change into small ninety day experiments.

Why Ferran Tort’s Message Matters Today

Across his work with organisations, Ferran has seen one pattern repeat. Transformations fail when they ignore the human factor. A company can implement new systems, tools or structures, yet without a mindset shift the old habits always return.

At the Fundacio Princesa de Girona event, his message to young professionals was clear. Purpose gives direction. Growth Mindset gives resilience. Agile thinking gives movement. When these three elements combine, people become future ready leaders able to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

Conclusion

The event offered an inspiring space for young professionals to explore the skills that will shape their future careers. Ferran Tort’s contribution stood out by blending scientific psychology, storytelling and practical strategies. His message reinforces that change is not something that happens to us. It is something we can learn to lead from within.

If your organisation wants to prepare future ready leaders through psychology based development and Change Management, this is a good moment to explore how Ferran Tort can support your teams with high impact trainings that strengthen mindset, adaptability and innovation. Contact: manager@ferrantort.com

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