Chris Jeckel · TEDxAtlanta 2026
The Power of Sensory Intelligence
I'm legally blind. I spent over eight years learning, and now teaching, a way to move, trust, and fly without sight. Here's what it taught me: we're all walking around with senses we've stopped using, and the cost is each other.
The talk
What happens when you stop relying on your eyes?
On October 3, 2026, I asked that question on the TEDxAtlanta stage. The response surprised even me. The video is on its way to TED's YouTube channel.
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The idea
Sensory intelligence, in three lines
What
Paying attention to your entire world.
Sensory intelligence is the ability to perceive, attune, and connect through all of your senses, not just sight.
Why
To find each other again
We're more connected than ever and feel it less. Our senses are how we get back to one another.
How
Practice it, don't just think it
Recreational acrobatics and acroyoga are tools to get us there, and they happen to be a lot of fun to teach.
The work
Where sensory intelligence lives
The practice
Blind Acro
Blindfolded partner movement for teams, retreats, and anyone curious. The hands-on practice of sensory intelligence.
Explore the practice →The film
Touching the Sky
A documentary about trust, play, and the journey that led to Blind Acro.
About the film →The stage
Speaking
Keynotes and live experiences for conferences, leadership events, and teams.
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Bring sensory intelligence to your stage
A keynote your audience doesn't just hear. They feel it. Pair it with a live Blind Acro experience and they leave with an experience.
Keynotes from $5,000
Keynote + live Blind Acro experience quoted on request. Virtual keynotes available.
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Notes on sensory intelligence, plus workshops, retreats, and first word when Chris’s TEDx talk goes live.