
Sagar Goel shares practical examples from a partnership with the Singaporean government that helped thousands of workers transition into new careers, offering lessons on the importance of reskilling and becoming a lifelong learner in the face of AI and tech disruptions affecting one in three workers globally.

In this talk, Dr. Tara Rajendran encourages audiences to consider how meaningful careers are often built by stacking one’s unique combination of skills, interests, and talents to bravely walk a path that has not yet been paved. Drawing from experiences across medicine, research, classical music, aca

Ways to organize your time will come to life with Maddie Fishler’s speech, as they (hopefully) inspire you to end your doomscrolling or procrastination and replace it with productive ways to move your life forward, allowing you to achieve your goals precisely and effectively. Madelynn (known to her

Curiosity encourages independent thinking and lifelong learning. When people begin to ask questions, seek answers, and explore ideas beyond classrooms, they become more confident and problem-solvers. Self-learning is not a skill but a mindset. It takes ownership of an individual’s growth and turns c

Opportunities rarely emerge from resources alone—they are often created through belief, encouragement, and human connection. Salma Inuwa explores how moments of support can become bridges that change the direction of someone’s life. A simple act of encouragement, she argues, can open doors that once

When people think of "the way to success", it usually comes with "persistence." What people don't know is that persistence is only a small aspect of the truth. The path to success lies in knowledge; not on the subject you wish to succeed in, but on when to yield and when to stand firm. This talk e

Chowon Park reflects on what it really means to “beat the odds” through the lens of public speaking. Growing up in China, she entered a speech contest by memorizing a Chinese script she didn’t fully understand. Even after winning, she felt more like a machine reciting lines than a person communicati

People always think "beating the odds" looks like a movie scene—winning a big trophy while the music swells. But when I stood on an international stage, the other musicians weren’t the problem. The real fight was happening inside my own head, where a voice kept whispering, "You aren't enough." In t

• Why “choice” is rarely one big leap — it’s the small decisions you rehearse daily • How the narratives we repeat shape leadership behaviour (confidence, boundaries, courage) • A personal story on moving from performance to purpose • A simple tool: the “One-Sentence North Star” to choose clearly un

In this thought-provoking TEDxAMU talk, Hammad Rahman uses the concept of variables from the world of technology and problem-solving to explain how small decisions, habits, and perspectives can shape the trajectory of our lives. Drawing parallels between coding and human behavior, Hammad explains t

In this insightful talk, Priyanka Ganguly reflects on a journey shaped by three powerful principles: gratitude, compassion, and resilience. Growing up in a small town where opportunities were limited for girls, she was encouraged by her family to pursue education and independence. These early values

What happens when you choose courage over comfort? In this inspiring talk, Jasmeet Arneja shares her journey from being a school student to representing India on international fashion stages. What began as a random opportunity in a school fashion show soon turned into a life-changing decision that

What if doing everything “right” still leads to failure? In this TEDx talk, Akshay Goel challenges the traditional belief that strong résumés and online applications are the key to career success. Despite an exceptional academic and professional profile, he shares how he faced repeated rejection, u

Samad Shoeb challenges the belief that degrees alone create success. Drawing from history, psychology, leadership training, and real world observation, he reveals the invisible force that has shaped kings, empires, and modern leaders alike the power of voice, presence, and personality. From Chanakya

In this talk, actor and entrepreneur Rucha Hasabnis reflects on the many chapters that shaped her life. Growing up in a traditional Maharashtrian family, she imagined a future in sports and later prepared for a corporate career as a Company Secretary. But an unexpected audition changed the course of

In this refreshingly raw and energising TEDx talk, serial entrepreneur and strategic director Maria MacDonald takes the stage to say something she has never said publicly before: hello, my name is Maria, and I am a mom. What sounds simple is anything but. Maria has spent years confidently introducin

Starlene Kayteequa Yang shares her insights on what it means to feel truly alive by embracing new experiences. In her talk, she challenges the status quo and encourages others to step beyond their comfort zones. Rather than being driven by the fear of missing out, Starlene invites us to start someth

Na sua palestra, Gil Pinna parte de uma realidade comum a muitos jovens de pequenas cidades, a ideia de que o sucesso está sempre fora, nas grandes capitais ou até em outros países. Como publicitário, ele trilhou esse caminho, buscou repertório e construiu carreira buscando respostas em outros conte

Rey Node laat zien waarom we onze dromen saboteren, versplintert mythes en prikt roze wolken lek, zodat er ruimte ontstaat om écht stappen te zetten. Rey Node is a designer, author, and creative entrepreneur. After dropping out of two art schools, he co-founded a design agency in 2008, working with

Er komt veel op ons af. Studeren, werken, vrienden, familie, sport, hobbies - onze agenda's puilen uit. Toch? Maar wat nou als je 25 uur per week werkt? Kan dat eigenlijk wel? En hoe doe je dat dan? Spreker Danielle van den Berg runt meerdere bedrijven en toch werkt ze niet meer dan 25 uur per week.

How to reclaim your focus in through mindful tech Arthur Luk-Solarz is a sophomore at Scarsdale High School who is already making waves as a young innovator in the tech space. Driven by his personal experience with digital distraction, Arthur founded Escape Goose — a browser extension and productiv