If you can fail without being discouraged, success becomes inevitable | Cam Awesome | TEDxBillings
We often hear “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,” but rarely talk about the fear of missing after you shoot. This talk reframes failure as a private experience rather than a public scoreboard, arguing that discouragement, not failure, is what stops progress. When you learn to fail without b
Notice Our Differences (N.O.D.) | Mehmet Casey | TEDxBillings
Noticing Our Differences is an idea in practice that flips the societal algorithm about emphasizing our commonalities rather than or despite our differences. Instead, it encourages to look for differences to strengthen, empower, and evolve us to the next iteration of our species. Only then can the w
Building From Inner Traits | Latoya Gabbidon | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this powerful and deeply personal TEDx talk, advocate and advisor Latoya Gabbidon opens with a challenge, look at her and decide who she is. What follows will make you question every assumption you've ever made about someone's story. A woman with a business degree, a healthcare career, and a fund
Beyond the Blueprint: A Teenager’s Guide to Courage | Sivani Arun | TEDxTRINS Youth
Sivani Arun explores how fear affects human decision-making and why most safety systems fail in moments of panic. Drawing from neuroscience, personal experience, and survivor insights, she presents the idea of a safety system designed to work with the body’s natural responses rather than against the
Safe Toes- Happy Toes: A Padded Perspective | Madhura Rao | TEDxTRINS Youth
Madhura draws a thoughtful parallel to the way we respond to the challenges and setbacks in our lives. Her talk explores how small moments of discomfort can spark reflection, helping us pause, rethink our reactions, and approach life’s problems with greater patience and clarity. Madhura is a Grade 5
How real discipline creates belonging | Tomi Ilori | TEDxDublin Salon
In an era where Gen Z are under pressure to be unique while AI flattens individuality, Tomi offered a refreshing and “disgustingly real” perspective: standing out isn’t about perfection, polish, or algorithms. It’s about discipline, consistency, and having the courage to show up fully as yourself -
The Path To Finding Where You Belong | Alexander Murta | TEDxSt Peters Intl School Youth
What does it mean to belong, make your mark, and find your place? Alexander Murta reflects on his personal journey, showing how moving across the world helped him build resilience and patience—qualities essential for discovering where you truly fit in and how to contribute meaningfully to your commu
Where Are You From? | Priscila Da Costa | TEDxSt Peters Intl School Youth
“Where are you from?” is not a simple question for everyone. In her talk, Priscila Costa explores her journey of understanding her identity, learning to blend her cultural background, and finding her own answer to this complex question. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of living between cu
Brain Adaptive Feedback | Alexandros Psychogios | TEDxLoughborough University
Brain Adaptive Feedback explores why the brain reacts to feedback as if it were a threat and how we can change that. Drawing on neuroscience and leadership research, this talk explains how feedback can trigger survival responses, why defensiveness is a natural reaction, and how psychological safety
Why leadership starts on the inside | Elinor Müller-Hübenthal | TEDxLSB
Inner leadership doesn’t start with strategy or charisma; it starts with taming the storm raging inside your own mind, something no school, boss, or mentor ever teaches us how to do. At 18, I was already burned out, crushed by the relentless pressure to be perfect in our loud, never-enough world. A
A 3-step formula for impact | Giridhara Babu | TEDxQatarUniversity
This formula is more than just words; it is a tool for building inner strength, cultivating willpower, and opening doors to opportunity. Those who practice it with determination will find that every obstacle becomes a lesson, every challenge an opportunity for growth, and every difficult experience
From Uncertainty to Purposeful Leadership | Ms. Rupal Sancheti | TEDxIndus International School Pune
his talk shares three defining moments shaped by ambiguity, failure, and crisis. The speaker begins with dropping out of medical school, confronting identity loss and parental expectations, and discovering that exploration is not weakness but growth. At Temple University, an academic credit error le
Preserve a sua natureza | Gil Pinna | TEDxIlhabela
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
¿Terquedad Inteligente? | Huascar Barradas | TEDxCaracas
¿Qué significa realmente el éxito? A través de historias personales de duda, sacrificio y triunfo, esta charla desafía la idea de que el dinero define el logro e introduce el poder de la "terquedad inteligente". Es la inspiradora travesía de Huáscar Barradas, el músico venezolano y ganador del Latin
More than a meal: Life lessons from my table. | Ms. Ami Kothari | TEDxHeritageGirlsSchool
Ms. Ami Kothari explains that a dining table is more than a place to sit and eat—it’s a buffet of ideas, people, and stories and how the art of designing a table can teach us the art of designing our lives. Ami Kothari is a Mumbai-based table stylist and the founder of Dining Couture, a venture that
How to Defy the Odds | Danielle Vassell | TEDxRoyal Holloway
Danielle discusses her rise to confidence and success, overcoming her shyness. It is a personal story, which stands to uplift and encourage others to rise in the face of adversity. Danielle is the founder of LittleMIGHT, and runs her own podcase 'Tiny Tots Defying the ODDS' where she discusses how t
Vulnerability and Silence In a Noisy World | Erika Lunenfeld | TEDxEastchester School District
Being vulnerable and embracing silence in a noisy world Erika is an accomplished writer whose poems have been published in literary outlets such as BarBar Literary Magazine and Washington Square Review. She also demonstrates leadership in journalism: she has served as Editor-in-Chief of the school
What if looking stupid is the smartest thing you can do? | Somi Lynda | TEDxWageningenUniversity
A talk about overcoming the fear of embarrassment, the hidden barrier to creativity and growth. Through humor and personal stories, Somi shows how perfectionism holds us back more than failure. You will learn that every opportunity lies on the other side of being willing to look “a little stupid” fi
Rewriting the Blueprint: Designing a Life That Feels Like Yours | Sowmyasri Nukala | TEDxVVITU
In this talk, Sowmyasri Nukala examines how individuals can move beyond predefined societal expectations to intentionally design lives aligned with their personal values and aspirations. Drawing on perspectives from psychology, leadership, and communication, she highlights the role of self-awareness
How to Design Your BLUEprint to Become Absolutely Anything! | Sereena Josephine Kudari | TEDxVVITU
What if “becoming” isn’t a final answer, but an ongoing design? In this talk, Sereena shares her journey from uncertainty to clarity, revealing the B.L.U.E. Rule — a simple framework to breathe, let yourself be bad, understand, and engage with the now. With humor, science, and personal storytelling,
A step of audacity, to return you to yourself | Dedeepya Abhagani | TEDxVVITU
In this talk, she shares her personal journey of breaking away from decisions made for her and learning to say no to paths that did not reflect who she truly was. Through honest storytelling, she explores the courage it takes to reclaim one’s voice and make choices aligned with personal values and i