
Building and maintaining a strong vocabulary is essential for communication, credibility, and success, yet modern habits are eroding it, making intentional improvement more important than ever. Hiya, I’m Ankita Nag! I’m a senior and part of AMSE, where I’ve worked with XPRIZE and ISS, as well as the

Leadership isn’t about being the loudest or most accomplished, but about taking the first step, growing through experience, and lifting others up. Jaylyn is a senior who has spent her high school experience in business and leadership oriented activities. In her time at Valley, she has been a member

Growth comes from engaging with diverse perspectives, embracing differences, and truly listening to those who think differently. Diya Vatsavai is a senior who is interested in the intersection between technology and society. She has been involved with robotics for 13 years, and leads strategy and as

Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields asks one powerful question: When life says, “Now what?” how do you respond? After a life-threatening crash at the Tokyo Olympic Games left him with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and bleeding on four different parts of his brain, Connor woke up alone in a hospita

Sizi en ağır eleştiren ses kafanızın içindedir. Gülçe Okan, kariyeri boyunca insan davranışlarının derinliklerini anlamaya adanmış bir lider, bir kültür dönüştürücüsü ve bir koç olarak, iş dünyasında en çok göz ardı edilen ama en güçlü engel olan önyargıları kırma konusunda uzmanlaşmış bir isimdir.

Passei anos atrás da câmara a fugir das atenções. Depois percebi que não era invisível, faltava-me era "mudar a perspetiva". O ‘Factor X’ dos introvertidos não é falar mais alto, é colocar emoção na mensagem. Quando trazemos de dentro para fora o que sentimos, deixamos o rótulo e ganhamos presenç

His talk, How I Amplified My Voice: Advocacy, Mentorship, and Environment, explores the power of resonance and the shared act of being heard, tracing his journey through a Ph.D. shaped by mentorship, advocacy, and learning when to speak up, and concluding with reflections on how small interruptions

In this talk, the speaker challenges assumptions about youth, success, and emotional maturity by exploring how the brain influences decision-making at different stages of life. Beginning with a personal story of rejection—from not being selected for UWC alongside his twin—the speaker reflects on how

From growing up multiracial in a homogenous island nation to immigrating to the U.S. and becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist — a story about finding your voice and helping others find theirs. Kei Worry is a trilingual Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing A

ไม่ว่ าจะเป็นการสื่อสารทางวิทยาศาสตร์ หรือการสื่อสารในด้านใดก็ตาม ย่อมไม่ควรเป็นแค่การ ส่งมอบข้อมูลเพียงอย่างเดียว แต่มันคือการถ่ายทอดความรู้ตามหลักจริยธรรม เพราะหากวันนี้เรายังไม่แก้ไขแนวทางการสื่อสาร โดยไม่คำนึงถึงผลกระทบรอบด้าน และยังคงปล่อยให้ผู้คนเข้าใจในสิ่งที่รู้ไปแบบผิด ๆ คนรุ่นใหม่ก็คงไม่รอด

With all of the innovations in technology, is there still something important to be said about the skill of handwriting? JD Slajchert is an author and spokesperson of organizations like the LucStrong Foundation, advocating for those fighting sickle cell disease. JD tells the story of how the death o

Did you know that nearly 75% of people fear public speaking—often more than they fear death? Psychologists call it glossophobia. In this honest and inspiring talk, the speaker shares a deeply personal journey from running off stage in fear to eventually falling in love with the microphone. From a f

If you are constantly shrinking yourself to make somebody else comfortable.. stop. If you are saying yes out of fear and not will then pause. I came. I saw. I conquered. ", these words were her mantra. Gitasmita Kundu is an aspiring and budding commerce student, with an undying passion for public sp

How can you make a stranger feel welcome in 60 seconds? Will Shurtz is a community enthusiast and founder of Methodical Coffee, one the fastest growing craft coffee companies in the nation. In his talk, Will talks about how the culture of the coffee shop changed his entire perspective on connecting

La charla “La primera vez, no siempre duele” propone una mirada ligera y honesta sobre las primeras experiencias y los miedos que solemos asociar a ellas. A través del humor, la charla invita a reírnos de nuestras propias desgracias y "traumas", y a transformar la incomodidad en una oportunidad de c

Working in one of the loudest industries, Dunja Ivana Ballon started out as anything but loud. Over the years, by working with some of the most remarkable minds in the communications world, she noticed a common trait among them: none of them were average. They were different, decisive, and unafraid

In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, your greatest asset isn’t just what you know, but who you choose to let into your circle. This talk reveals how consciously cultivating human intelligence—through curiosity, courage, and high standards in your relationships—becomes your ulti

For centuries, when faced with uncertainty, humans have made up stories to help them cope. Over time, even when the facts are known, we still used these myths to guide us. Eventually, these stories started to organize our lives and, from childhood fears to politics and consumerism, they’ve become th

As AI, tech and automation replace low-value tasks, where we as humans will stand out is in our ability to understand, empathise and communicate. Yet we still aren’t teaching these skills in schools, colleges or universities and we continue to label them 'soft skills', when they are anything but 'so

Christiana Ifubaraboye highlights the power of storytelling and art in preserving and sharing the cultural identity of the Niger Delta. She discusses founding IMBUU, a narrative collective that brings personal and indigenous stories to a global audience, challenging stereotypes around oil and confli

A poetic journey awaits as Athba Al Essa and Lujain Al Essa share how Simple Bonds, lead to Enduring Moments. BBS Grade 9 & 5 Students. 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