How Conformity Kills Creativity | Catalina Gimeno | TEDxThe Global College Youth
“How Conformity Kills Creativity,” stems from her observations inside the classroom: students staying silent, holding back opinions, and fearing judgment. Drawing from her own experiences, Catalina argues that creativity and individuality cannot flourish when people are afraid to speak. #conformity
The world is a classroom | Mr. Vidhaan Goyal | TEDxIndus International School Pune
In “The World is a Classroom,” Vidhaan Goyal shares how travel became his greatest teacher. What began as international camps in Switzerland and the Maldives slowly transformed into life lessons in adaptability, confidence, and cultural understanding. Exploring different parts of India deepened his
Cultivating Creative Leadership | Melodie Leung | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this inspiring TEDx talk, Melodie Leung reveals how trust, in yourself and in others, is the true catalyst for extraordinary creativity. As an architect who began her career at 25 under the mentorship of the legendary Zaha Hadid, Melodie shares how being sent into boardrooms in New York, Hong Kon
The 3 Cs, Crafting Identity into Impact | Muskaan Saxena | TEDxSunbeam Varuna Youth
Identity is not a label it’s raw, powerful material waiting to be shaped. This talk unpacks the 3 Cs as the framework that transforms self-awareness into meaningful action. Clarity helps you understand who you are, courage pushes you to own it, and consistency ensures you live it every single day. I
Finding comfort in uncertainty — Ask better questions with Phineas & Ferb | Mark Faust | TEDxJHU
What if the cure for uncertainty isn’t having all the answers, but learning how to ask better questions? In this talk, Mark reflects on how uncertainty shaped his academic path, career ambitions, relationships, and faith—and how a single well-timed question repeatedly became a turning point. From ch
Master of None | Rachel Wanguru | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
A personal exploration of curiosity, self-discovery, and the courage to be multidimensional. Rachel LN Wanguru is a Radiography graduate from the University of Namibia, Hage Geingob Campus. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is also a Nail Technician, DJ, and Poet. Balancing these diverse passions h
A creative mindset- From passion to potential | Aniket Mukundraj Nagane | TEDxElproIntlSchool
What do a legendary cricket shot and the first airplane flight have in common? They were born from a creative mindset. Aniket Nagane shares his journey from a shy student to a confident speaker, revealing that creativity isn't a talent—it's a conscious attitude. Discover how pairing a problem-solvin
The Joy in Not Getting What You Want | Natalia Temesgen | TEDxColumbus State U
Natalia Naman Temesgen is a playwright, television writer/producer, and Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Columbus State University. Her television writing credits include acclaimed shows on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max, and her work frequently explores the intersections of race, gender, hist
The Power of Being Stuck: Turning Mistakes into Breakthroughs | Matthias Paulat de Alarcón | TEDxHM
What if failure is not the opposite of progress but the beginning of it? This talk explores how mistakes can spark innovation, why growth rarely follows a straight line, and how slowing down can lead to faster and more meaningful breakthroughs. Blending neuroscience, storytelling and a Rubik’s Cub
What I Learned From The Least Average People | Dunja Ivana Ballon | TEDxZagreb
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
Little eyes see big things | Dakshita Pradhan | TEDxDPS Fulbari Youth
Little eyes teach us to see beauty in small things and to find joy in every tiny moment. we may be small but our thoughts can be big, our dreams can be bigger and our hearts are the biggest. Dakshita’s strengths shine through her lively curiosity, quick learning ability, and confident presence. She
Creativity & AI | Sona Matinyan | TEDxMoskovyanStSalon
Creativity doesn’t start with confidence — it starts with doubt. But where is the line between productive questioning and self-sabotage? In her talk, Sona unpacks how cognitive biases quietly constrain our thinking, how the “social mirror” reshapes our self-perception, and why our internal decision-
One Silly Question Changed My Life | Michael Gabriel Smith | TEDxTeknokrat Street
Michael Gabriel Smith, or better known by his stage name "Stitch", is a professional beatboxer. Stitch has had the honor of representing Malaysia in multiple countries and has also qualified for the Grand Beatbox Battle (GBB), known as the Olympics of beatboxing, twice. In his speech, he shares abou
Making Melodies Out of Chaos | Haider Mustehsan | TEDxFASTLahore
Uncertainty is often feared as a lack of direction, but musician Haider Mustehsan (HYDR) redefines it as "entropy"—the natural flow from order to chaos that is essential for creativity. From battling the "uncertainty of identity" as a third-culture kid to making a split-second decision at an airport
Become the best you by going beyond your bubble | Sam Nester | TEDxNYU
Great new ideas are born from unpredictability. This talk argues that the most powerful ideas, and the most fulfilling lives, are born in the friction between disciplines, when we step outside our silos. By embracing collaboration, curiosity, and personal identity over labels, we can become the most
The Most Important Lesson: Significance of Imaginative Play | Diana Fabellon | TEDxYouth@ASBGV
Growing up often means letting go of play, but what if that’s exactly what we need to hold on to? Diana reflects on how imaginative play shapes our childhood and why it still matters for creativity, self-expression, and navigating the pressures of adult life. Diana is a dedicated volunteer who help
How design will define our future | Sanne Kistemaker | TEDxEindhoven
Sanne Kistemaker explores how design is not just about products or aesthetics - but how it will shape our future society. She believes that if we dare to redesign how we live, work, and connect, design will be our most powerful tool for change. And creativity will be an essential life skill for all
How spontaneity can transform your life | Timothy Sturtevant | TEDxSHSU
Every day, people perfect their schedule to a science, doing the same things over and over and rarely changing anything. This rut means going from active participant to merely passive observer of your own life. In this talk, Timothy Sturtevant addresses why rigid routines are not only bad for your b
My a AI: Ako ešte zmení svet, a ako jej prispôsobiť ten náš | Marek Urban | TEDxTurcianskeTeplice
V čase, keď umelá inteligencia dokáže tvoriť, analyzovať aj učiť sa rýchlejšie než človek, sa mení samotný význam odbornosti. Marek Urban skúma, ktoré ľudské zručnosti zostávajú kľúčové v ére AI a na čo by sme sa mali sústrediť pri učení v budúcnosti. Marek Urban is a researcher focused on artificia
Your Career Is a Canvas, Not a Ladder | Oluwatomiwa Oladimeji | TEDxOAU
In this TEDx talk, Tomiwa challenges the idea of careers as ladders and introduces a bold alternative: your career is a canvas. Drawing from experiences across government service, healthcare administration, HR consulting, and global people leadership, she shows how today’s changing world of work rew
It All Comes Together: The Power of Being a Purposeful Generalist | Olalekan Temidayo | TEDxOAU
In this TEDx talk, Temidayo Olalekan challenges the belief that success belongs only to specialists, introducing purposeful generalism as the ability to combine diverse skills to create unique value. Drawing from his journey across law, design, branding, writing, and business, he shows how curiosity