TEDx Talks+

What Bad Bunny can teach us about investing | Marianna Meléndez Ruiz | TEDxHaverford College

Marianna's talk discusses how Bad Bunny’s cultural influence reveals how art, beyond entertainment, is a powerful form of investment that can shape local and global economies. Marianna Meléndez Ruiz is a rising sophomore and José Padín scholar at Haverford planning to study Political Science and Spanish with a concentration in Latin American, Iberian, and Latinx Studies and International Politics, and a minor in Economics. 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

Getting Slower? It Might Not Be Aging. | J. Sawalla Guseh | TEDxBoston Salon

What if getting slower isn’t simply a consequence of aging, but a warning sign that something in your body has changed? Cardiologist and physician-scientist J. Sawalla Guseh explores why cardiorespiratory fitness is one of the most informative measures of human health—and why a change from your personal baseline may matter even before obvious symptoms appear. Drawing on a century of exercise physiology, research linking fitness to longevity, and the story of an athlete whose unexpected decline in performance led to a surprising cardiac diagnosis, Guseh makes the case for treating fitness as

Synesthesia: How Seeing Sound in Color turned A Feeling into a Life | Corey Crossfield | TEDxUCLA

Some people hear music. Corey Crossfield sees it, thanks to synesthesia, a commingling of the senses that turns sound into color. This talk explores how music teaches us to feel, and why the traits we try to hide can end up shaping our lives. This talk features original music compositions by Corey Crossfield and animation by Konani Chinn. Corey Crossfeld is a music industry executive currently pursuing her MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management. 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.t

The Importance of Outdoor Education | Colette Rossow | TEDxEncinitas Blvd

This talk from Colette Rossow at TEDxEncinitasBlvd explores how outdoor education can improve mental health and appreciation for the natural world. With a thought-provoking presentation, this talk asks if you can name more leaves than corporate logos. TEDxEncinitasBlvd was made possible by Executive Producer, Lead Organizer, and Editor Rohan Phadnis, WayZero, and BAAIRS. Colette Rossow is a student activist, organizer, environmentalist, and outdoor enthusiast. She spent her childhood on trails all over the state, backpacking, hiking, and observing the local native species. She has worked as a

Why I LOVE FAILURES? | R. Deepak S.K. | TEDxSGU

In India, we teach young people how to score marks, crack exams, and land jobs. But what we rarely teach them is how to deal with life when things don’t go as planned. That silence comes at a cost. India continues to face the serious challenge of suicide, with academic pressure, unemployment, financial stress, and personal struggles among the concerns affecting people’s lives. This talk offers a more human way of looking at life. Peace and gratitude shouldn’t be things we wait to experience after achieving success; they are foundations that help us navigate life and pursue success with greate

Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI | Mahendra B. Thakur | TEDxCUH

What if our traditional image of a leader—tied to titles, authority, and corner offices—is fundamentally flawed, especially in the age of artificial intelligence? This presentation challenges the conventional belief that leadership begins only when one is handed a promotion or a team to manage. By analyzing a real-world scenario of an untitled student who demonstrated true leadership by anticipating practical implementation challenges rather than just celebrating an idea, the talk illustrates that leadership is a proactive mindset, not a reactive position. The discussion then explores

Lassíts, hogy észrevedd | Péter Zsolnai | TEDxSziget

A mindennapokban szinte mindent gyorsan fogyasztunk: híreket, képeket, történeteket, emberek sorsát. Egy fotóriporter munkája is gyakran a gyors reagálásról szól: ott lenni a megfelelő pillanatban, felismerni, mi történik, és néhány másodperc alatt dönteni. De mi történik akkor, amikor megállunk? Az előadás nem a fényképezés technikájáról szól, hanem a figyelemről. Arról, hogy mit taníthat nekünk a kamera mögött eltöltött idő a jelenlétről, a kíváncsiságról és arról, hogyan tudunk valóban kapcsolódni a minket körülvevő világhoz. fotóriporter Zsolnai Péter többszörösen díjazott fotóriporter

Hogyan lesz értékből döntés? | Rita Veres | TEDxSziget

Egy gerincműtét után rájöttem, hogy egy apró darab titán örökre a részem marad. Ez egy váratlan kérdést indított el bennem: mitől válik valami valóban a részünkké? Ma ugyanezzel a kérdéssel nézünk szembe vezetőként és emberként is. A mesterséges intelligencia, az új technológiák és a folyamatos változás korában talán már nem az a legfontosabb kérdés, hogy mire vagyunk képesek, hanem az, hogy mit választunk. Mit engedünk be az életünkbe, a szervezeteinkbe és önmagunkba? Milyen értékek mentén hozzuk meg a döntéseinket? És hogyan formálják ezek a döntések azt, akivé végül válunk? Mert a jövőt t

Mielőtt megépítjük a jövőt, el kell mesélnünk.A kérdés: ki meséli el? | László Vekkel | TEDxSziget

A klímaválságról és a technológiai változásokról ma már rengeteget hallunk és tudunk. Mégsem mindig a tények és az igazság mozdítja előre a világot, sőt! Az AI korában egyre inkább algoritmusok döntik el, mely történetek jutnak el hozzánk, mitől félünk, és milyen jövőt tudunk elképzelni. Az előadás arról szól, miért nemcsak technológiai, hanem kulturális feladat is egy fenntarthatóbb jövő megteremtése. kreatív- és stratégiai igazgató Vekkel László kreatív- és stratégiai igazgató, a GOOD Stories Social Impact Collective alapítója, valamint a Creatives for Climate nemzetközi mozgalom magyarors

Rethinking Waste: Why Nothing is Truly a Failure | Bharat Goyal | TEDxCUH

What if the things we casually discard as "waste" or "failures" are actually reservoirs of unrecognized potential? This presentation challenges the human tendency to assign permanent, negative labels to temporary setbacks. Through a series of compelling narratives—ranging from the transformation of scrap metal into the multi-billion-dollar Vedanta Group, to a roadside mechanic who uses the escaping air of a punctured tire as the exact information needed to fix it—the talk illustrates how perceived failures are merely data points guiding future success. This concept is further applied to hi

Hogyan éleszthet újjá a kortárs művészet egy ipari épületet? | Sára Szombathelyi | TEDxSziget

Ez az előadás azt mutatná meg, hogyan lehet egy korábbi ipari létesítményből új kulturális, közösségi és városi értéket teremteni. A Torula különösen erős győri példa erre. Az egykori ipari létesítmény ma a tér, a művészet és a közösség találkozási pontjaként működik. A helyszín egyszerre kapcsolódik Győr ipari múltjához és egy új, kreatív városi jövőképhez. Mit kezdünk azokkal a terekkel, amelyeket megörököltünk? Hogyan lehet egy ipari múltból kulturális és közösségi jövőt építeni? a Torula operatív vezető Szombathelyi Sára kulturális szakember, a győri Torula operatív vezetője. Munkájában

Amit a nyálkagomba észrevesz, mi pedig nem | László Papp | TEDxSziget

Mire az adatokból észrevesszük, hogy baj van – egy kiszáradó vízbázis, egy lassan sósodó, ihatatlanná váló forrás –, a kár már megtörtént és visszafordíthatatlan. Erre a paradoxonra építettem egy architektúrát, amely elosztott rendszerként gyűjt és elemez adatokat, és tanul belőlük – hogy a víz (vagy bármely más környezeti adottság) valós időben, együtt és bizonyítékkal szólaljon meg, még időben. Equora Institute alapító Papp László (Pölö) programtervező matematikus, az Equora Institute alapítója, valamint 2011 óta az i-Tango Kft. tulajdonosa és ügyvezető igazgatója. Pályáját 1992-ben szoftve

A közösség ereje – hogyan változtat meg minket, ha nem vagyunk egyedül? | Csaba Kéri | TEDxSziget

Egy hétköznapi ember példája arról, hogyan épült fel egy civil kezdeményezés. Nem professzionális aktivista, nem klasszikus vezető, „csak valaki”, aki elkezdte. És mások csatlakoztak. A Haver Vagy? példája jól mutatja, milyen ereje van az offline jelenlétnek, az ismerkedésnek, a kapcsolódásnak és annak, amikor az emberek újra közösségi helyzetekbe kerülnek. a HaverVagy? alapítója Kéri Csaba közösségépítő, a HaverVagy? alapítója. A kezdeményezést 2009-ben indította azzal a céllal, hogy olyan nyitott helyzeteket teremtsen, amelyekben idegen emberek könnyebben szóba elegyedhetnek és valódi kapc

A közösség ereje – hogyan változtat meg minket, ha nem vagyunk egyedül? | Csaba Kéri | TEDxSziget

Egy hétköznapi ember példája arról, hogyan épült fel egy civil kezdeményezés. Nem professzionális aktivista, nem klasszikus vezető, „csak valaki”, aki elkezdte. És mások csatlakoztak. A Haver Vagy? példája jól mutatja, milyen ereje van az offline jelenlétnek, az ismerkedésnek, a kapcsolódásnak és annak, amikor az emberek újra közösségi helyzetekbe kerülnek. a HaverVagy? alapítója Kéri Csaba közösségépítő, a HaverVagy? alapítója. A kezdeményezést 2009-ben indította azzal a céllal, hogy olyan nyitott helyzeteket teremtsen, amelyekben idegen emberek könnyebben szóba elegyedhetnek és valódi kapc

A jövőtől való szorongás normális, az viszont nem, ahogyan reagálunk rá | Bianka Fuller | TEDxSziget

Soha nem tudtunk még ennyi mindent arról, mi minden történhet velünk. Klímaváltozás, háborúk, mesterséges intelligencia, gazdasági bizonytalanság, és soha nem éreztük még ennyire, hogy alig van ráhatásunk bármire is. A jövő miatti szorongás nem hiba a rendszerben, hanem az agyunk pontosan azt csinálja, amire tervezték, csak épp egy olyan világban, ahol ez a működés inkább nehezíti a boldogulást, mint segíti. A fiatalabb generációk nemcsak többet szoronganak, hanem másképp is, aminek nagyon konkrét pszichológiai és társadalmi okai vannak. Ebben az előadásban arról beszélek, hogyan lesz az előre

Does social media kill creativity? | Vita Kari | TEDxUofW

Have you ever considered virality to be a form of art? Internet artist Vita Kari explores how the web has transformed the artistic landscape, shifting from a decentralized playground of self-expression into an attention-driven marketplace. In this captivating and visually surprising talk, they reveal how we can reclaim social media as a creative studio rather than a storefront. Discover the liberating power of "digital refusal" and learn why embracing the "cringe" might just be the ultimate key to unlocking your creativity in the digital age. Vita Kari (they/them) is a visual artist from Los A

The power of sharing food | Daniel Bui | TEDxNorthern Quarter

Sharing food can reduce loneliness, strengthen communities and create connection across cultures. This talk explores the power of food, communal eating and breaking bread to bring people together in an increasingly disconnected world. Daniel is a former actuary turned full time cooking content creator whose work centres on transforming food into meaning. Through thoughtful storytelling and visually driven cooking, he uses food as a metaphor to explore life, culture, and human experience in a way that is both relatable and accessible. A passionate advocate for global cuisine, Daniel celebrat

What's really blocking you? | Scott Thomas | TEDxNorthern Quarter

Personal growth often focuses on becoming someone new, but the real challenge may be removing what's already getting in the way. This talk explores identity, recovery and destructive patterns, showing how removing our blocks can reveal more of who we already are. Scott Thomas is a British television personality, entrepreneur and keynote speaker best known for his breakthrough appearance on Love Island in 2016, where he reached the final and became a familiar face on UK screens. Since then, Scott has built a successful career beyond reality TV: he’s the founder and CEO of The Social PR, a cr

The myth of strength | Asia Sharif | TEDxNorthern Quarter

We often mistake emotional suppression for strength. Through experiences of hardship, cancer and rebuilding, this talk reframes resilience as vulnerability, connection and the courage to ask for help when we need it most. Asia Sharif is a multi-award-winning software engineer, mentor, and inspirational speaker whose extraordinary journey spans continents and defies expectations. By teaching herself to code during lockdown, eventually becoming a prominent figure in fintech and a multi-award-winning engineer. Along the way, she has mentored dozens of aspiring technologists and advocated for

Fix how you lead Gen Z in the multigenerational workplace | Alex Atherton | TEDxNorthern Quarter

Why does Gen Z clash with managers in the workplace? This talk challenges stereotypes about young professionals and argues that many Gen Z workplace problems are really leadership problems, offering a different way to lead multigenerational teams. Alex Atherton is the ex-secondary school headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often about his former students. He is on a mission to change how we understand Gen Z, the most misunderstood generation. Alex recently published his book The Snowflake Myth. His unique insider perspective on generational workplace culture comes from daily

Não Existe Lugar Pequeno Demais para um Grande Sonho. | Catarina Andrade | TEDxHorta

Nascida no Corvo, a menor ilha dos Açores com cerca de quatrocentos habitantes, Catarina Andrade poderia ter partido à procura de oportunidades noutros lugares. Em vez disso, decidiu criá-las na sua terra. Nesta talk, partilha a história da SAZOREA e o que aprendeu sobre empreendedorismo, identidade e o poder de acreditar no lugar de onde se vem — porque não existe lugar pequeno demais para um grande sonho. Catarina Nascimento Andrade nasceu na ilha do Corvo — a menor ilha dos Açores, com menos de quatrocentos habitantes. Em vez de partir em busca de oportunidades noutros lugares, decidiu cria

Além da matéria: Os veículos da nossa existência. | Francisco Ávila | TEDxHorta

Francisco Ávila leva-nos nesta talk a uma viagem pelas camadas mais profundas da existência humana, explorando a consciência, a identidade e os veículos invisíveis que moldam a forma como percebemos e vivemos a realidade. Uma talk que desafia o que pensamos saber sobre nós próprios e nos convida a questionar o que realmente nos ancora. Francisco Ávila é investigador e coach. O seu trabalho explora as questões mais fundamentais da existência humana — quem somos, o que nos move, o que nos ancora e o que nos impede de avançar. Parte da ciência e chega à vida prática, acompanhando pessoas em proce

E Se a Gastronomia Não Fosse Apenas Comida? | Franco Pinilla & Rafael Ávila Melo | TEDxHorta

Franco Pinilla e Rafael Ávila Melo, fundadores do BIOMA no Pico, exploram nesta talk a gastronomia como linguagem, uma forma de contar a história de um território, das suas pessoas e da sua identidade. Uma conversa sobre o que se perde quando nos desligamos da origem do que comemos e o que se ganha quando voltamos a essa ligação. Franco Pinilla e Rafael Ávila Melo são os fundadores do BIOMA, no Pico. Criaram um restaurante que não é apenas um espaço de refeições — é uma forma de pensar o território, os seus produtos e a identidade de uma ilha através da gastronomia. O BIOMA nasceu da convicção

THE VOICE THAT STAYED | Lara Dizeyee | TEDxSlemani

What happens when traditional Kurdish heritage meets modern vision? Lara Dizeyee, The visionary Kurdish fashion designer. 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

Saúde Funcional e Integrativa: a ligação entre corpo e crenças | Rita Silva | TEDxHorta

Rita Silva, especialista em saúde funcional e integrativa, explora nesta talk a ligação profunda entre o corpo e as crenças que carregamos e como essas crenças moldam a nossa biologia, as nossas emoções e a nossa qualidade de vida. Uma abordagem que vai além dos sintomas e nos convida a olhar para a saúde de forma mais completa, consciente e humana. Rita Silva é especialista em saúde integrativa e funcional. O seu trabalho parte de uma convicção simples mas poderosa: a saúde não é apenas a ausência de doença. É um equilíbrio entre o corpo, a mente e o estilo de vida — e esse equilíbrio pode se

Stop, Think, Verify: Navigating Truth in the Age of AI | Cat Linh Tran Dong | TEDxSaigon Studio

At TEDxSaiGon Studio 2026, Tran Dong Cat Linh confidently delivered her talk, which is offering a young person's perspective on the responsibility of navigating and verifying information in the age of AI and deepfakes. Take a look back at Cat Linh's memorable moments on the TEDxSaiGon Studio stage, where a meaningful message was shared with confidence, courage, and conviction. —— TEDxSaiGon team is proud to inspire Vietnamese youth. Thank you to our partners who support us on this journey: Sponsor Partner: VUS - Tiếng Anh phát triển toàn diện Venue Location: Dspace —— Facebook: TEDxSaiGon In

The Power of Standing Beside | Khanh Ngoc Nguyen | TEDxSaigon Studio

At TEDxSaiGon Studio 2026, Khánh Ngọc shares a meaningful reminder to be a kind friend. Through these words, she highlights the importance of speaking up and taking action against the hurt school bullying causes. Because sometimes, even the smallest act can remind someone that they are not alone. Look back at Khánh Ngọc’s memorable moments on the TEDxSaiGon Studio stage, where courage spreads through small, heartfelt actions. —— TEDxSaiGon team is proud to inspire Vietnamese youth. Thank you to our partners who support us on this journey: Sponsor Partner: VUS - Tiếng Anh phát triển toàn diện

Ask Her What She Wants: Protecting Girls' Freedom to Dream | Bao Tran Nguyen | TEDxSaigon Studio

At TEDxSaiGon Studio 2026, Bao Tran delivered her talk, sharing her own reflections on every child's right to be heard and the freedom to choose their own future. Take a look back at Bao Tran's memorable moments on the TEDxSaiGon Studio stage, where one simple question became a powerful message for us all. —— TEDxSaiGon team is proud to inspire Vietnamese youth. Thank you to our partners who support us on this journey: Sponsor Partner: VUS - Tiếng Anh phát triển toàn diện Venue Location: Dspace —— Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedxsaigon.official Instagram: www.instagram.com/tedxsaigon/ Websit

O Caos Interior Organiza-se em Equipa | Ricardo Andorinho | TEDxHorta

Ricardo Andorinho passou anos a competir ao mais alto nível como internacional português de andebol. Nesta talk, explora o que acontece quando o desporto de alta competição termina e como as lições aprendidas em campo se transformam em ferramentas para a vida, para as equipas e para as organizações. Uma conversa sobre liderança, resiliência e o que o desporto nos ensina sobre gerir o caos interior. Ricardo Andorinho construiu uma carreira de alto rendimento como internacional português de andebol. Durante anos representou Portugal ao mais alto nível, acumulando uma experiência que poucos atlet

The Invisible Systems That Run the World | Will Aldridge | TEDxOsney

Before you arrived here today, hundreds of people you will never meet helped make your morning possible. Electricity, water, transport, logistics, infrastructure, information, and countless handovers operate quietly behind the visible world around us. In this talk, Will Aldridge explores the invisible systems of coordination that allow modern civilization to function. Drawing on experience in military operations, infrastructure logistics, and technology transformation, including work supporting major nuclear construction programs, Will explains why complex systems can fail even when every in

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Leadership is not what you do—here’s why | Cory Boulton | TEDxBradley University

Leadership is not the thing we do. It’s what the room becomes when we do it. In this talk, conductor, educator, and embodied leadership researcher Cory Boulton makes the case that the most urgent problem in leadership isn’t a people problem, but a readiness problem: one that lives entirely with the leader. Drawing on neuroscience, twenty-five years on the podium, and one unforgettable student, Boulton reframes what it means to be ready. Because those in your charge aren’t just watching you…they are becoming you. In an era where AI can out-execute us on every technical layer, the most powerf

I Know Where I'm Going: From 216 Digits to the Football Field | Ganta Jishnu Aaryan | TEDxOsney

What if the thing people celebrate you for isn't the thing you truly want to pursue? At nine years old, Ganta Jishnu Aryan has already achieved a Guinness World Records title by recalling 216 decimal places of the Golden Ratio. But in this TEDx talk, he asks us to look beyond the record, the praise and other people's expectations — and discover the direction that comes from within. For Jishnu, that direction is football. Through stories of scraped knees, losing matches, facing fear and continuing to return to the field, he shares a simple idea: knowing where you are going matters more than k

EGO Under an Economic Perspective | Lucas Lu | TEDxSSBS Youth

The speaker talks about his gradual growth and understanding of ego from an economic perspective. From the sunk-cost fallacy to conspicuous consumption by seemingly rational consumers, the speaker incorporates his own experiences in debating and learning economics to portray his own coming of age. -I enjoy the study of Economics and Physics -I enjoy Debating and Public Speaking -I love watching anime and playing badminton in my spare time I look forward to making new friends and communicate with others！ This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently org

The Pincode Myth | Bhaskar Lakkoju | TEDxSRKR

Bhaskar Venkat, Founder of Freshpod India, challenges the belief that successful startups need big cities, big offices, or big budgets. Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey, he explores how a middle-class mindset, resourcefulness, and a focus on real-world problems can turn simple ideas into impactful solutions. His message is simple: your pincode doesn’t define your potential—your purpose does. Bhaskar Lakkoju, Founder & CEO of Freshpod India under Dadspire Solutions Pvt. Ltd., is the innovator behind India's first helmet disinfectant machine. Youthincmag Spotting a gap in hygiene for rid

The digital butterfly effect | Ishita Grandhi | TEDxYouth@LincolnStreet

This talk explores how the butterfly effect shows up in our digital lives through the small, automatic decisions we make every day without a second thought. The talk traces how those habits build into something much larger, from personal data trails and corporate breaches to real consequences in employment and education, and closes by making the case that small intentional actions can shift the direction of the chain just as easily. Ishita Grandhi is a student at Sunset High School and the president of Live to Learn and SkillsUSA. Driven by a passion for digital security and online safety, Ish

Why Diversity Is Not Enough | Yuga Morioka | TEDxUTsukuba Salon

Many people think that bringing different people together naturally makes a community, but Yuga Morioka realized something that is often overlooked at his university. Just sharing the same place does not mean people connect with each other. Sometimes, people live in the same country but stay in completely different worlds. Diversity alone is not enough. To build a strong society, it is important to create chances for people to meet and talk again and again. By doing this, trust can be built and strangers will turn into neighbors. A first-year student in the Master’s Program at the University o

Life in Motion | Theodosis Dallas | TEDxUniversityofMacedonia

What can riding a motorcycle through some of the world’s most challenging terrain teach us about facing the unexpected? Travel film producer Theodosis Dallas shares stories from motorcycle expeditions across Morocco, the Himalayas and the Amazon, where accidents, extreme weather and disrupted plans repeatedly forced him and his team to adapt. Through these experiences, he discovered a lesson that extends far beyond riding: when an obstacle appears, freezing can make it harder to overcome, while staying in motion can help reveal a way through. But moving does not always mean moving forward. Som

Trolls Are Your Biggest Fans | Kranti Redkar | TEDxPCCOER

What if the key to understanding our lives is simply learning to step back? Drawing from her personal experiences, motherhood, struggles, career journey, and the lessons she has learned from her children, Kranti Redkar explores how empathy, resilience, self-belief, and perspective can transform the way we experience life. From discovering that love and care need no language to understanding that challenges are the “fees” we pay to become stronger, she shares powerful stories about embracing what makes us different, taking charge of our own happiness, and finding value in the present moment. Th

What if seriousness is the real problem? | Dagmawi Bedilu | TEDxArada Play

Dagmawi Bedilu invites us to rethink play not simply as entertainment, but as a powerful tool for connection, trust, empathy and meaningful moments. Through games and game thinking, he challenges us to let go of the need to always win, be right, or dominate and discover what happens when we choose to play together. One smile. One conversation. One game. Let there be games. Dagmawi Bedilu is an Ethiopian game thinker, tech and innovation consultant, community builder, and serial entrepreneur focused on youth empowerment and meaningful community engagement. A former senior software architect, h

Become Who Your Challenges Demand | Jayant Khalatkar | TEDxGHRCEMN

Life does not always prepare us for what comes next. Sometimes, difficult circumstances force us to learn, adapt and become someone we never expected to be. Drawing from his own journey through financial challenges, work, entrepreneurship and unexpected business opportunities, Jayant Khalatkar reflects on how real-world situations shape our decisions and character. He speaks about avoiding shortcuts, learning from experience, identifying opportunities in everyday problems, understanding competition and building with patience and planning. His message is simple: challenges do more than test u

The Mind Is Your Kurukshetra | Janhvi Singh | TEDxGHRCEMN

The battles of the Mahabharata may belong to an ancient story, but the Kurukshetra inside our minds is very real. Janhvi Singh connects ancient Indian wisdom with the challenges of modern life, exploring how the mind can become either our greatest friend or our greatest enemy. Through Arjuna, Shri Krishna, Shri Ram and other figures from Indian scriptures, she speaks about self-doubt, perspective, acceptance, dharma, mentors and the internal conflicts we experience in careers, relationships and everyday decisions. Her talk invites us to look beyond achievements, degrees and external validati

Life Happens Between the Dots | Priyanka Sharma | TEDxGHRCEMN

We often remember life through visible milestones — achievements, failures, beginnings and endings. But much of what shapes us happens quietly in the space between them. Priyanka Sharma reflects on academic setbacks, career transitions, relationships, unexpected experiences and the people we meet along the way. She challenges the tendency to judge ourselves and others from a single moment without understanding the larger context behind it. Rather than rushing from one dot to another, she encourages us to value the uncertainty, curiosity, learning and human experiences that happen in between —

Life Behind the Leaves: Hidden story of Tea workers | Dr. Md. Al-Amin | TEDxSUST

What if every cup of tea carried a life story we never stopped to see? Dr. Md. Al-Amin invites us beyond the beautiful green landscapes of Bangladesh’s tea gardens and into the lives of the people who work behind them. Through his research and experiences, he shares the struggles, hopes, sacrifices, and everyday realities of tea-garden workers and their families; people whose lives often remain invisible behind the leaves we see. This talk is a reminder to look beyond what reaches our cup and remember the human lives that make it possible. Dr. Md. Al-Amin is a Professor and Head of the Depar

Perseverance Changes the Meaning of Failure | Himanshu Dusane | TEDxGHRCEMN

Failure can look like the end of a journey, but perseverance can completely change what that failure eventually means. Himanshu Dusane shares three chapters of his life centred around perseverance, determination and giving back. From struggling with mathematics and repeatedly pursuing his dream of reaching an IIT, to transforming his health and competing in physique competitions, his journey shows what happens when we continue even after repeated setbacks. His experiences remind us that sometimes the dream does not need to change — the strategy does. Failure becomes meaningful when we use it

Why you should bring your baby to the bar | Stacey McLachlan | TEDxVancouver

When did having a child become a one-way ticket to a "black hole of parenthood"? Magazine editor and comedian Stacey McLachlan breaks down the rise of parental isolation and makes a hilariously sharp case for why we desperately need to stop shunning children from adult social environments, for the benefit of parents and non-parents alike. Stacey McLachlan is an award-winning writer and magazine editor who lives and breathes the culture of Vancouver. As the Editor-in-Chief of Vancouver Magazine and a Senior Editor for Western Living, she spends her days covering everything from design to food

How to lead when everything falls apart | Wahid Majrooh | TEDxGVAGrad

Wahid Majrooh shares his experience leading Afghanistan’s health system in 2021 as Kabul collapsed. Through his personal story, he explores what true leadership means in moments of crisis, showing how presence, courage, and service can inspire hope even in the darkest times. Wahid Majrooh, MD, MSc, MA, MAS is a global health leader and former Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan, who led the country’s health system through COVID-19 and conflict emergency. Shaped by firsthand experience of crisis, he founded the Afghanistan Center for Health and Peace Studies in Geneva and serves as an Exe

A ridiculous talk about a pointless project | Steve Chapman | TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells

Sometimes the only reason to do a project is because you can. Told by artist and three-time TEDx speaker Steve Chapman, this is the story of how one such project turned into a unique and heartfelt exploration of lost cats, and what makes us human. Steve Xoh (aka Steve Chapman) is an artist, writer, speaker and podcaster who is fascinated with the mysteries of what it means to be human. He has spoken around the world on the subject of creativity, has exhibited alongside the likes of Pablo Picasso and David Shrigley and has had his work displayed on every continent on the planet. He is host of

Inclusive design for an undiagnosed world | Jasmine Glasheen | TEDxSanDiegoSalon

Modern retail spaces scandalize neurodivergent and next gen consumers who would buy from them, turning quick trips to the store into sensory obstacle courses. Thought leader Jasmine Glasheen blends retail strategy with her lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic to explore why traditional store design alienates 15–20% of the population, and how retailers can build stores that feel safe for everyone. Website: https://www.jasmineglasheen.biz LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasmine-glasheen Instagram: @jazzledazzleem #TEDxSanDiego #TEDx#Neurodiversity #RetailTrends #InclusiveDesign #ActuallyA

Conversation is a survival skill for the 21st century | Inez Robinson-Odom | TEDxSanDiegoSalon

What if the skill we need most right now isn't a new technology, but an old one we've let atrophy: talking with one another? Our hardest societal challenges demand it. Civil discourse isn't a nicety for the 21st century. It's survival. This is the blueprint for the art of conversation. Website: inezodom.com and missinezsschool.com Instagram: @missinezsschool LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/inez-odom-52b94413 #TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #AuthenticLeadership #ConversationMatters #LeadershipCoaching #conversationsurvivalskills #letustalk #missinezsschoolofhometraining #survivalfortheartofconversation #TEDxS

Take the first steps to peacemaking | Darren Kew | TEDxSanDiegoSalon

What if global peace doesn’t start with presidents or diplomats, but with “regular” folks like you and me, who take the first steps to reach across the lines in their neighborhoods? Decades of research show that major social movements—and lasting peace deals—rely on everyday individuals who find the courage to cross deep divides in their own communities. The key to this transformation often begins with a single moment of reflection that connects you with a higher feeling that inspires us to listen to one another's personal stories and re-humanize our "enemies". Website: Kroc School of Peace S

Give yourself some grace | Lisa Gralnek | TEDxSanDiegoSalon

We tend to think of resilience as surviving, or even socially-accepted “thriving”. But what if it’s actually about learning to give ourselves grace? This TEDx talk relies on an acutely personal narrative to redefine resilience — suggesting real strength is about staying open even when life repeatedly delivers hurt, heartbreak, loss, and trauma. #TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #resilience #strength #complextrauma #TEDxTalk www.future-of.xyz IG — @lisavaughan_25, @futureofxyz LinkedIn — @LisaGralnek A values-driven brand builder, Lisa has 25-years of experience launching new ideas and initiatives for co

Food insecurity on college campuses | Ramya Mabry | TEDxSanDiegoSalon

What if the college student sitting next to you in class is wondering where their next meal will come from? Ramya Mabry reveals the hidden reality of food insecurity on college campuses and challenges us to see hunger not as a lack of ambition, but as a lack of access. Because every student deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and pursue their dreams without wondering where their next meal will come from. For food assistance and local resources, visit 211.org or contact your campus food pantry/student support services. Instagram: @ramyamabry | @lifewramya #FoodInsecurity #HigherEducatio

Growing Up with a Special Need Sibling | Martina Qureshi | TEDxPrague British Intl School Youth

A family's experience of growing up with an autistic sibling and the soft skills of communication, empathy, creativity and resilience they learned along the way. Martina brings over 14 years of experience in HR, having worked for organisations including PwC, Zentiva, and Bristol Myers Squibb, which included managerial and project management roles, talent management, training and facilitation, and mergers and acquisitions. Following the birth of her third child, who was diagnosed with autism, Martina stepped away from her corporate career to become his primary caregiver. In this role, she has d

Then Yesterday Happened | La Criscia Fowlkes | TEDxOvertown

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal approach to and understanding of energy, healing, and breathwork. While some may find this helpful as a complementary approach, techniques such Reiki and sound healing have been subject to scientific criticism. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf How do we find our way forward when grief changes everything? In this deeply personal TEDxOvertown talk, LaCriscia Fowlkes shares

Redefining ROI: Moving Business Forward Through Ripples of Impact | Miren Oca | TEDxOvertown

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf What if the most important measure of success is the impact we create, rather than the numbers we report? In this TEDxOvertown talk, Miren Oca challenges traditional definitions of return on investment and explores what happens when leaders look beyond financial performance to consider the people and communities affected by their decisions. Drawing on her experience in impact-driven lea

The Bass Effect: Beyond the Spotlight | Figra Briliansah | TEDxAvicenna Cinere School

What happens when the instrument holding a song together is the one people notice the least? In this engaging and musical talk, Figra Briliansah explores the often overlooked role of the bass and reveals how something that stays behind the spotlight can become the foundation of an entire musical experience. Through a spontaneous live bass performance, personal experiences as a self taught musician and stories from the development of Indonesian music, Figra takes the audience beyond the bass itself to discover the unseen contributors behind the music we love. From session musicians and radio

EGO：从枷锁到铠甲 | Binbin Sun | TEDxSSBS Youth

The speaker describes her experiences trying to find her personal ego. She decided to leave her job as a flight attendant where she felt uncomfortable and superficial. She then went back to college and is now a successful graduate. She uses this experience as a chance for personal growth and redirection of her ego. She encourages people to take the courage to change their lives and do want they truly want. I am an International E-commerce Transfer Undergraduate Student， also a Youth Speaker for Female Empowerment. I finished my path from junior college to bachelor’s degree with steady self-dis

The Invisible Infrastructure of Resilience Systems | Shimrit Bainhoren | TEDxNeve Ativ

In the talk, she brings a perspective shaped in real time on what truly enables systems to keep functioning under pressure, even in moments of crisis, when the ground beneath them begins to shift Shimrit Bainhoren | The invisible force that make systems function under pressure. Shimrit is the CEO of Maoz, operating at the intersection of leadership, complex systems, and a diverse Israeli society. Over the past decade, she has worked at the heart of some of Israel’s most complex arenas, leading initiatives that connect leaders, organizations, and systems, and building trust where it is most f

When millions watch birds | Motti Charter | TEDxNeve Ativ

Can watching a tiny bird bring the world closer together? Through live nest cameras, millions of strangers become a global community, and some even become citizen scientists helping protect wildlife. This talk reveals how caring about the same small life can connect people across borders, cultures, and differences. Dr. Motti Charter | Connecting to Nature as a Tool for Building a Global Community Wildlife ecologist, ornithologist, and researcher of bird behavior (Shamir Research Institute & University of Haifa). Dr. Charter is a leading researcher with dozens of scientific publications and ext

Self-Care as a Critical Management Tool | Ayelet Harris | TEDxNeve Ativ

In her talk, she addresses the “invisible burnout” of leaders and introduces a powerful idea: self-care is a critical management tool. Through the “Charging Station” model, she highlights the importance of pausing, being, and peer support for making accurate decisions in times of chaos. Ayelet Haris | Self-Care as a Critical Management Tool Head of Society & Community Division in the Kibbutz Movement and Chairwoman of the Mutual Responsibility Fund. Ayelet leads wide-ranging efforts in community, welfare, and social development within the Kibbutz Movement, including managing emergency response

Sognare spingendosi oltre i propri limiti | Lorenzo De Silvestri | TEDxBologna

Dallo sci di fondo al calcio, un sogno difeso contro dubbi e aspettative altrui. Credere davvero in ciò che si desidera significa avere il coraggio di non smettere mai di inseguirlo. Lorenzo De Silvestri is an Italian professional footballer whose career is a story of talent, resilience and determination. Born in Rome, he made his Serie A debut at a very young age and went on to play for some of Italy’s most prestigious clubs, including Lazio, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Bologna FC. He has also represented Italy at international level. Beyond football, Lorenzo is known for his leadership, profe

Your nonverbal cues shape your credibility—here’s how | Cara Hale Alter | TEDxUofW

Have you ever felt misunderstood, knowing that your inner capabilities aren't translating to the outside world? With 25 years of experience studying nonverbal communication, expert and former Stanford instructor Cara Hale Alter breaks down the metrics behind "Visible Credibility." In this practical and engaging talk, she reveals how intentional adjustments to your posture and voice can help you uncover your blind spots and align your outward presence with your true self. Discover how to master these foundational skills so that your confidence, leadership, and competence are always immediately

Can robots teach you how to live? | Lakshay Sharma | TEDxPenn

Robots can't act until someone writes down what they should optimize for, something humans have never managed to do for happiness. Drawing on work hunting for Planet Nine, launching rockets, building off-road robots with DARPA, and studying astronaut cognition with NASA, Lakshay Sharma explores what building intelligent systems teaches us about our own decisions. He argues that robotics works as a mirror for how we live: our surroundings are our training data, and we have to choose deliberately when to stick with what we know and when to explore. Lakshay Sharma is a robotics engineer who found

When do we stop automating? | Zack Kass | TEDxPenn

If you could automate everything in your life, where would you stop? AI strategist and former GTM of OpenAI, Zack Kass introduces the "Automation Boundary," the shifting line between what we hand off to machines and what we keep for ourselves. He argues that while technology should erase the "vicious friction" that causes suffering, our future depends on protecting the "virtuous friction" (struggle, discipline, conflict, and failure) that builds character, capability, and community. Zack Kass is a global AI advisor and the former Head of GTM for OpenAI. Following his experience publicly launch

What a bone marrow transplant taught me about being human | Dr Nidhi Jain | TEDxSukhna Lake

What does a bone marrow transplant teach us about hope, resilience and being human? In this deeply moving talk, Dr Nidhi Jain shares what decades of caring for patients have taught her about life beyond medicine. Through the story of a young patient whose biggest concern during a difficult transplant journey was whether he would one day be able to eat pani puri again, Dr Nidhi reminds us that patients don't simply want to survive, they want to live. She reflects on the extraordinary resilience she witnesses every day, the role of human connection alongside medical technology, and the power

La guía oficial para triunfar en tu trabajo en tus 20s | Karina Rosas | TEDxTecDeMty

Karina Rosas, especialista en marketing digital y CEO con un equipo de 50 colaboradores, desmitifica los estigmas hacia la generación Z y comparte una guía práctica para sobresalir en el ámbito laboral durante tus 20s. A través de su experiencia liderando proyectos con marcas globales y festivales, Karina aborda por qué la paz no debe confundirse con la falta de esfuerzo, la importancia de ver tu tiempo y energía como tu divisa más valiosa, y por qué el enfoque y la obsesión siempre terminan superando al talento bruto. Karina Rosas es CEO y fundadora de Kool Studio, egresada de Mercadotecnia e

El Hilo Conductor | Patricia Armendáriz | TEDxTecDeMty

Patricia Armendáriz, economista, empresaria y referente del emprendimiento en México, nos invita a reflexionar sobre la estructura de nuestras vidas: ¿está compuesta por hilos sueltos y casualidades, o por un tapete finamente tejido con un propósito único? A través de sus aprendizajes en la economía, el sector bancario y su paso por Shark Tank, Patricia revela cómo descubrir tu "hilo conductor" permite superar techos de cristal, construir resiliencia y transformar cualquier proyecto en una misión de impacto imparable. Es una destacada economista, actuaria y política mexicana. Doctora por la Un

La única condición perfecta es empezar | Gael Priego | TEDxTecDeMty

¿Cuántas grandes ideas o sueños has dejado pausados por miedo a no hacerlo perfecto desde el primer día? Gael Priego, documentador de experiencias y creador del proyecto Ideas de Altura, nos comparte cómo pasó dos años paralizado por el perfeccionismo hasta que entendió que cada intento es un boleto de lotería que te acerca a tus metas. Descubre por qué no necesitas ser un experto para comenzar, pero sí necesitas comenzar si quieres llegar a ser bueno. Es un creador de contenido de Monterrey, Nuevo León, es reconocido por videos virales en TikTok (más de 200,000 seguidores) e Instagram (+100,0

“Todos somos genios en algo.” | Silvano Geler | TEDxBarrioSanNicolasSalon

Silvano Geler, es Fundador y director de Grupo SG producciones una empresa creadora de espacios de networking en real estate. Desde 2009 Expo Real Estate y Expo Construir, líder en su segmento. Con eventos en Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Perú, Colombia y Mexico, entre otros. Sus congresos internacionales son una marca registrada en el mundo innovador de la arquitectura y, sectores inmobiliarios y de real state. Además, colabora con estudios de arquitectura y desarrolladoras de construcción y diferentes proyectos. Siendo parte de la gran expansión y desarrollo de proyectos inmobiliarios

“El futuro de las profesiones esenciales” | Caterna De La Portilla | TEDxBarrioSanNicolasSalon

Arquitecta, empresaria y fundadora de Líderes para la Arquitectura, la consultora profesional de referencia en habla hispana especializada en ayudar a arquitectos y profesionales del sector a construir estudios más rentables, sostenibles y preparados para los desafíos del futuro. Durante la última década ha acompañado a miles de estudios de arquitectura, diseño y construcción en Europa y Latinoamérica en procesos de transformación relacionados con estrategia de negocio, liderazgo, innovación y adaptación a un mercado cada vez más cambiante. Su trabajo parte de una convicción: las profesiones t

“Neuroarquitectura y Senseful Design” | Claudia Faena | TEDxBarrioSanNicolasSalon

La arquitecta Claudia Faena fundó Claudia Faena Estudio hace más de veinte años. Desarrolló su carrera entre Buenos Aires y el exterior, participando en proyectos junto a estudios de renombre como Philippe Starck, Norman Foster y Zaha Hadid. Como Directora Creativa diseñó la identidad de marcas internacionales y desarrolló edificios, hoteles, oficinas, viviendas e interiores. También creó líneas de mobiliario diseñadas y personalizadas para cada proyecto. Su trabajo fue reconocido con diversos premios y difundido en publicaciones nacionales e internacionales. Desarrolló el concepto de Senseful

The Cycle We Keep Missing | Preston Simpson | TEDxSt Marys College Youth

When a young person commits a serious crime, our first instinct is often to ask, “What’s wrong with that child?” Preston Simpson challenges us to ask a different question: “What’s happening around that child?” Examining the complex causes of repeat youth offending, he argues that prevention, support, and rehabilitation offer a more effective path to safer communities than punishment alone. Preston enjoys basketball, gaming, and spending time at the gym. He competes in both under-18 and men's basketball competitions and values the discipline, teamwork, and commitment that sport teaches. Curious

How to Make a Hit Song | Nestor Alexander Haddaway | TEDxMarvila

Nestor Alexander Haddaway opens with a joke before getting real — then tells the actual story behind his 1993 hit: dumped by his girlfriend, laughed at by his bandmates, rejected by every label in Germany, until a radio jingle turned it into a #9 chart hit within weeks. From there he moves into 30 years of hard-won relationship wisdom: respect before communication, and why the couples who make it aren't the ones who never fight. Stick around for the story of freezing in Clive Davis's office and how "What Is Love" ended up on SNL — and the line he closes on, about the one thing more powerful th

What do you know? Arrive as a student. | Tareq Taylor | TEDxMalmö

What if disagreement became a place to learn rather than a battle to win? Drawing on encounters in kitchens and communities around the world, Tareq Taylor explores how asking ‘What do you know that I don’t?’ can replace certainty with curiosity. His invitation is simple: meet difference by arriving as a student. Tareq Taylor is a Swedish chef, restaurateur and author whose work has long explored the relationship between food, culture and human connection. Through restaurants, television, books and entrepreneurship, he has spent decades meeting people across cultures and learning through the st

The trap of victimization | Christine Sampson | TEDxLAHS

Christine's talk challenges the comforting mindset of victimization, showing through powerful real and personal stories that while hardship is unavoidable, success ultimately depends on choosing action and growth over blame and helplessness. Christine Sampson is a sophomore at Los Altos High School. 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

Perché abbiamo paura di ammettere di non sapere? | Eugenio Radin | TEDxJesolo

Siamo molto più bravi a difendere le nostre idee che a metterle alla prova. Il dubbio ci sembra una debolezza, eppure è l'unico strumento che abbiamo per correggere un errore prima che diventi una convinzione. Eugenio Radin spiega perché ammettere di non sapere è il punto di partenza del pensiero critico, non il suo fallimento. 𝗘𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡 - Divulgatore culturale, esperto di comunicazione, autore e filosofo. Con la sua community "White Whale Cafe" ha portato la filosofia sui social conquistando migliaia di persone tra Instagram, TikTok, YouTube e la newsletter su Substack. Ha par

Our central banks are in crisis—here’s why it matters | Birgit Niessner | TEDxLinz

Trust in central banks is not a given. It depends on citizens’ understanding of what central banks do—and on central banks proving that they can act independently. From a beautiful handbag to today’s very public attacks on the U.S. central bank, Birgit Niessner illustrates how fragile that independence truly is. And once trust breaks, rebuilding credibility becomes extraordinarily difficult. This, in turn, weakens the fight against inflation. Drawing on her experience inside a central bank, she also opens new perspectives on the nature of money itself. Cash or electronic payments, public or p

Make Lemonade: How to Turn Pain into Power, Peace, and Purpose | Terri Lomax | TEDxMeritAcademy

Healing isn’t linear, and it doesn’t mean skipping the sour parts of life. It’s about learning to process and transform them. In this heartfelt talk, speaker and podcaster Terri Lomax shares how she turned adversity and loss into power, peace, and purpose. Through raw storytelling and lessons in resilience, Terri invites listeners to honor every part of their healing journey and trust that growth can emerge, even from the toughest moments, if we’re open to the invitation. Terri Lomax is a dynamic keynote speaker, author, and podcast host who empowers professionals to own their value, increase

The emerging role of AI in cancer research | Hercules Konstantopoulos | TEDxVUW

In this period of change, what if we can see promise instead of only turmoil? Growing up by the mountains of Northern Greece, Hercules Konstantopoulos developed a fascination with the night sky and all its intrigue. After a career as a researcher in astrophysics that spanned ten years and four continents, he became drawn to addressing a greater variety of data-related problems. Data science ensued with work on sustainability, renewable energy, enterprise software, and medical research. His work focuses on converting information into strategy, and on crafting useful tools, apps, and visuals. Th

AI Music is "colorless." Here's how we can fix it. | Benjamin Honeray Lee | TEDxTsinghua SIGS

We don't often think of music as "colorful," but AI music algorithms are now showing what happens when that color is left out. If you want to dive into the meaning of music or what it means for music to be colorful, you would be a lovely audience member to have for this presentation. Benjamin Honeray Lee is a musician and computer science PhD student at Tsinghua SIGS. He has previously published research in mathematical music theory and now studies the interdiscipline between these two fields under the mentorship of Prof. Wu Zhiyong. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference

Motherland: The Home We All Share | Abdul Samad | TEDxTsinghua SIGS

A small burn on my hand once changed the way I see our planet. The pain lasted for days, and I came to realize something profound that if a tiny burn can hurt us so deeply, what must the Earth feel when we scorch her forests, poison her waters, and strain her strength for our comfort? In this talk, I share how I came to see the Earth not as an environment, but as a generous mother, patient, and quietly hurting. Through personal experiences and the truths hidden in our daily lives, I invite the audience to feel what the planet feels, to see our impact, and to rediscover the love and spirit need

Perfectionism: the breakup you never knew you needed | Penelope Deschamps | TEDxJCG Youth

In this TEDx talk, Penelope explores perfectionism through the analogy of a toxic relationship: one that begins as motivation but slowly tells people to hold back from their passions whilst silently burning them out . Combining personal stories with psychological research, she shows how letting go of the pressure and keeping the challenge can finally set people free. Penelope sheds light on the silent struggle of perfectionism and encourages breaking free from it to unlock creativity and reduce self-imposed pressure. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but indep

The cost of being invisible in medical research | Lily Crawford | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool

AI is reshaping medicine, but what if it’s learning from a system that has historically overlooked half the population? This talk exposes how data gaps in women’s health risk being hard-coded into the future of healthcare. Lily is currently pursuing her MBA at London Business School and brings experience across healthcare consulting, product management, and entrepreneurship. Prior to LBS, she worked at Boston Consulting Group, focusing on digital transformation and AI in healthcare, and held roles at early-stage startups across the US and China. Beyond work, she is passionate about expanding a

Good Judgment: Here’s How | Professor Sir Andrew Likierman | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool

Professor Sir Andrew Likierman explores why good judgment is the essential difference between success and failure, yet remains a skill that is rarely formally taught. He further states that in an era of AI, human judgment becomes even more critical for framing the right questions and interpreting the answers machines provide. Professor Sir Andrew Likierman is Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School (LBS) and was its Dean from 2008 to 2017. His current research is in judgment in management, and he has published on judgment in leadership, in professions, on Boards and in

Turning Power Games into Power Moves | Emmy Coffey Nguyen | TEDxTUDublin

From surviving domestic violence as a child to advising on presidential campaigns and speaking at the UN, Emmy Coffey Nguyen has spent her life observing and studying this invisible force called power and how most of us are sent into the world completely unprepared for how it really works. In this talk, Emmy challenges the idea that power belongs only to those with titles or armies. Drawing on Gandhi, Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power and her grandmother's journey as a Vietnamese refugee fleeing Saigon, she reveals how power shapes who gets heard, who gets ignored  and who gets left behind,

Healing your Mindset | Anna Watts | TEDxHowell High School

How to handle grief in your own way. Anna is a senior at Howell High School who enjoys helping others. 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

За пределами страха и сомнений | Адия Алданазар | TEDxQuantum STEM Youth

Иногда самые важные жизненные уроки приходят через ошибки, сомнения и неудачи. То, что кажется пределом наших возможностей, нередко оказывается лишь следствием страха, стресса и давления. В этом выступлении — личная история о преодолении трудностей, переосмыслении собственных границ и о том, как ошибки могут стать не препятствием, а шагом к росту и внутренней уверенности. Ученица частной школы Quantum STEM School, г. Астана (Казахстан) 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

Education Beyond Academics | Muugi Smith | TEDxQuantum STEM Youth

Education is no longer only about academic success. Today, supporting young people also means helping them build resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging. In this talk, the speaker explores the importance of student wellbeing, emotional support, and compassionate education in helping young people grow, thrive, and discover their voice in a changing world. Muugii Smith is an educator, wellbeing teacher, and education researcher dedicated to helping young people discover their strength, resilience, and voice. She holds master’s degrees in Journalism and Education and is currently comple

Почему любопытство важнее готовых ответов | Илай Бексултан | TEDxQuantum STEM Youth

Почему любопытство помогает нам расти и лучше понимать себя? В этом выступлении — размышления о переменах, поиске себя и важности оставаться открытым новому опыту, даже когда вокруг нет готовых ответов. Директор по маркетингу и клиентскому опыту (CX & Marketing Director) образовательной компании BI Education 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

The Mental Challenges Facing Modern Youth | Aizhan Seraly | TEDxQuantum STEM Youth

Every generation faces its own journey of growth, but today’s young people are living through challenges unlike ever before. Rapid change, social pressure, and uncertainty about the future are creating new psychological struggles and changing the way motivation works. A graduate of Duke University and accredited by the Association for Coaching and Jay Shetty Certification School — explores the mental challenges of modern generations and explains why traditional motivation is no longer enough in today’s world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently

"Stories Will Save Us" | Dyane Neiman | TEDxESMTBerlin

Facts inform. Stories transform. A deep dive into why narrative is the most underrated tool for building trust, driving action, and reshaping the world around us. Dyane Neiman is a speaker coach, storytelling trainer, and community builder who helps people share ideas in ways that move others to action. American-born, NYC-bred, and Berlin-based, she began her career without words as a choreographer, performer, and director, earning three consecutive Theaterzwang Awards for outstanding achievement in theater. Since 2011, she has coached leaders, creatives, scientists, and change-makers to find

The Darkness Behind the Web | Yara Jegham | TEDxYouth@AISR

In her talk, Yara uncovers the often-ignored dangers that exist behind the fun and convenience of the internet. She highlights how social media, misinformation, and privacy threats can impact kids her age. Through her talk, she aims to help kids her age stay alert, stay kind, and stay in control online. A Tunisian-American born in Washington, D.C., she is an avid reader who enjoys swimming, singing, playing piano, and musical theatre. Her interests span many fields, from aspiring to become a doctor or lawyer, to a musical theatre actress, and even a future politician. She loves learning new th

Cost of Comparison | Yara Abdulhadi | TEDxASK Youth

Yara explores the topic of comparison, whether it appears on social media, in school, or even within our own thoughts. Her talk asks an important question: what does comparison actually cost us? Cost of Comparison discusses how comparing, especially through social media platforms, slowly and quietly affect teens' self esteem and identity. It explains the psychology behind why our brains are wired to compare, and illustrates the different comparisons we use everyday. The talk also emphasizes on how these comparisons play a role in teenagers building their identity. All in all, it motivates peop

Awaken the Kali Within: A Mindfulness Equation | Dr. Shambhavi Samir Alve | TEDxGGSIPU

This talk presents mindfulness through a more direct and grounded lens, shaped by personal loss, identity shifts, and psychological insight. Dr. Shambhavi Samir Alve begins by questioning a common assumption. Unity is often treated as something external, yet the real conflict lies within the self. Drawing from her recent experience with endometrial cancer and the emotional impact of losing organs tied to identity, she examines what remains when familiar definitions fall away. In that space, she introduces the idea of “Kali” not as a symbol of destruction, but as a form of clear awareness that

It's Not AI. It's Us | Jade Elia | TEDxASK Youth

Jade explores a topic that is shaping our future: artificial intelligence, but maybe not in the way you expect. Because sometimes, the real focus is not the technology, it’s us. AI is not the threat; we are. This talk explores how deepfake technology and AI-generated media are eroding trust, harming individuals, and reshaping reality as we know it. Through evidence of rapid growth in synthetic media and our collective failure to detect it, the talk confronts the real-world consequences we are only beginning to understand. Yet AI also saves lives, unlocks education, and accelerates discovery. T

The Discovery of Why We Don't Reach Our Potential | Haya Al Muhtaseb | TEDxASK Youth

Haya explores the reasons why we sometimes fall short of what we are truly capable of and examines what may really be holding us back. In my speech I talk about why teenagers often give up before reaching their potential, and discovering how having a healthier mindset can help us grow, not just succeed and reach where you want to be. Sharing some of my personal experiences such as swimming, piano, and school to show how mindset, effort, growth, and patience matters more than the talent itself. Also, I explain how fear of failure, anxiety, and procrastination could hold people back big time. Ov