The hidden cost of pettiness | Zoe Fragou | TEDxAthens
Pettiness may seem harmless, but its impact can spread far beyond small everyday conflicts. From personal relationships to workplaces and entire communities, small acts of resentment, competition, or revenge can quietly erode trust, collaboration, and opportunity. Organizational psychologist Zoe Fra
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
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
How founders beat loneliness | Marina Davidova | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this deeply moving TEDx talk, Marina Davidova confronts the silent epidemic hiding behind startup culture — loneliness. With 16 years in venture capital and experience backing over 150 companies, Marina reveals what most founders won't say out loud: 76% feel lonely, and the rest are too busy pret
Long Walks and Understanding | Rastri Anez | TEDxUniversitasAirlangga
Love is not a spark that flares instantly; it’s a quiet garden that blooms over time. It grows in daily acts of patience, in the grace of understanding, in showing up even when unglamorous. Love matures through missteps, forgiveness, and shared silence — not just through grand declarations. To trul
The Weight of Giving Hearts | Bilal Faranov | TEDxUniversitasAirlangga
We pour ourselves into others, hoping to feel whole through their gratitude. But in neglecting self-love, we become hollow. We give endlessly, yet feel unseen, depleted, and forgotten — like a candle burning down to nothing. True love must begin at home: within ourselves. Otherwise, it risks becomi
Love, Understanding, and Us | Yangming Fang | TEDxMCA Youth
After a breakup, the speaker came to understand that his relationship had love but lacked understanding. Using psychology, he shows that the feeling of being understood by others is the key to happiness. However, today’s youth are lonelier than ever before, despite being more connected than ever. Lo
A Formula For A Divided World | Brandon P Fink | TEDxChinotimba
We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. In this talk, Brandon Fink shares a simple formula for navigating disagreement, one that replaces assumptions with curiosity and helps people feel heard, even when they don’t agree. Brandon P. Fink, CFP®, AEP® is a distinguished Wealth Advisor at
Getting Over Empty Group Chats | Ayane Chiang | TEDxValley Christian High School
Letting go of past friendships is not a failure but an act of honoring what they gave us, making space for growth, new connections, and fresh beginnings. Ayane Chiang is a sophomore at Valley Christian High School this year with a passion for advocacy. She was born in Taiwan but raised in California
Fighting for change, and learning to listen | Jasmine Wu | TEDxValley Christian High School
True activism begins with listening to and understanding the communities you aim to serve. Jasmine Wu is a senior at VCHS and the Biology and Research Fellow for the International Space Station Research Lab. This past summer, she interned at NASA’s Ames Research Center, contributing to testing the B
Forget Everything You Know About Leadership | Devshree Mistry | TEDxValley Christian High School
True leadership isn’t about being first or most powerful, but about lifting others up and creating space for them to thrive. Devshree Mistry is a sophomore at Valley Christian High School with a fascination for the world of STEM and how it could be applied to better the world. She actively participa
Becoming through Leading | Jaylyn Chong | TEDxValley Christian High School
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
Pop the Bubble | Diya Vatsavai | TEDxValley Christian High School
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
The selfishness of helping | Radu Tatar | TEDxAmerican International School of Bucharest
'The selfishness of helping' breaks down emotional intelligence as something everyone already has, but most people actively ignore. Using a recent public social blow-up as an example, it shows how overthinking, social paranoia, and bad assumptions turn normal interactions into chaos. The core messag
How to make a stranger feel welcome in 60 seconds | Will Shurtz | TEDxUnity Park
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
Beyond the Badge: Leading Communities with Compassion | Cori Slaughter | TEDxWest Vancouver
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Pick Your People: Why Your Network Shapes Your Entire Future | Elsie Borms | TEDxSurreyUniversity
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
Little Moments, Endless Connections | Athba Al Essa Lujain Al Essa | TEDxYouth@BBSKuwait
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
Can silliness help us connect? | Abby Darin-Evans | TEDxAkron
Breaking barriers socially is vital in a world that is making social isolation common. From making animal noises to being your authentic self, silliness allows you to break down walls to create authentic connections. Abby Darin-Evans (they/she) is a Staff Development Specialist at Oriana House, Inc.
The practice of trying | Garth Bender | TEDxAkron
The transformative power of trying—whether in small, everyday acts or larger challenges—as a way to learn, connect with others, and better understand ourselves. As a personal practice, trying encourages embracing discomfort, failure, and uncertainty, with the true value lying not in outcomes but in
The Social Currency of Vulnerability: The New Economy of Trust | Datari Ladejo | TEDxOAU
In this TEDx talk, Datari Ladejo explores why loneliness is rising in an increasingly connected world, arguing that our obsession with perfection and performance has replaced real human connection. Through personal stories of motherhood, reinvention, and vulnerability, she challenges the idea that s