Freddy Ehlers

Freddy Ehlers is one of the most well known and respected figures in Ecuador. He is a journalist, television producer and has been an active figure in politics for the past ten years. He was formerly a member of the Andean parliament and was recently appointed as the General Secretary of Andean Nations made up by Ecuador, Columbia, Bolivia, Peru and Chile.

Videos featuring Freddy Ehlers

  • It's Enough

    Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, describes what it really means to do his job well.

    (1 min 43 sec)
  • The Inner Life of Politicians

    Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, shares that, in his experience, most politicians have an authentic desire, beneath the surface, to see positive change.

    (1 min 13 sec)
  • Tenderness

    Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, talks about the surprising personal tenderness between public figures who externally play roles of opposition and conflict. Which is more real?

    (2 min 2 sec)
  • Things We Don't Need

    Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, explains why marketing is a tragic waste of human creativity. Mr. Ehlers asks, how can an external object really give lasting happiness?

    (2 min 19 sec)
  • Being Part of Everything

    Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, describes an experience of beauty in which all sense of duality collapsed. These experiences of oneness bring both peace and passion to life.

    (2 min 1 sec)
"If one day I act with all my conscience, with happiness, with respect to everybody, it's enough."
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