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
How Daily Choices Shape Who We Become | Liza Manalo-Mapagu | TEDxAsia Pacific College
We often think of "who we are" as a fixed trait, but it’s actually a work in progress. Ms. Manalo-Mapagu explores how the small, quiet choices we make every morning and every afternoon eventually add up to the person we become. It’s a refreshing look at how you have the power to reshape your own sto
Why Cultural Intelligence Matters | Saul Agassi Adre | TEDxAsia Pacific College
In a world that feels smaller every day, being able to understand and respect where others are coming from is a superpower. Mr. Adre breaks down why cultural intelligence is more than just a buzzword; it’s the key to building real trust and solving problems together. It’s about learning to see the w
The Method : Become Who You Are Meant To Be | Niki Smirni | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this warm and deeply reflective TEDx talk, retreat leader and philosopher Niki Smirni opens with a question that stops most of us in our tracks: imagine running a business without a business plan. That's exactly how most of us run our lives. Niki knows this firsthand. After leaving a thriving cor
Dare to Lead Under Pressure | Marine Simonis | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this breathtaking TEDx talk, competitive free diver and risk management expert Marine Simonis takes you 60 meters underwater and uses what she found there to completely reframe how we think about pressure, performance, and knowing when to stop. At her first free diving world championships, Marine
Leading From Within | Maria MacDonald | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
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
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
Systematyczność jako uniwersalny klucz do rozwoju | Bartosz Fudali | TEDxWolsztyn High School Youth
Można być osobą inteligentną, utalentowaną lub biologicznie predysponowaną ale bez systematycznej i konsekwentnej pracy zmarnujemy przynajmniej część tego potencjału. Właściwie bez systematycznych działań nie zbliżymy się do naszych celów, które początkowo wydają się tak przytłaczająco odległe. Dużo
The 1% Mind: The Mental Muscle Nobody Trains | Sarika Malik | TEDxBIMTECH
Indian international wrestler Sarika Malik takes the audience inside the mindset that defines true champions, what she calls the “1% Mind.” It’s the part of us that wakes up when everything else has given up. After suffering a devastating knee ligament tear during the 2024 World Championships, Sarik
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
Fixing your Formula | Ayra Fathima | TEDxTRINS Youth
In her TEDx talk, Ayra reflects on how fear need not be suppressed or ignored, but rather understood and reshaped into a force that can drive us toward growth and progress. Ayra is a thinker who is endlessly curious about why people break and how they rebuild. Drawn to debate, global issues, motorsp
Habit of Risk | Anuradha P. | TEDxTRINS Youth
In the TEDx talk, Anuradha highlights the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones and approaching challenges with perseverance, emphasising that every risk, whatever the outcome, brings meaningful lessons. A teacher who believes that people are not one dimensional in their strengths and interest
The Invisible Economy of Attention | Ananya Manikandan | TEDxTRINS Youth
Through her TEDx TRINS Youth talk, Ananya encourages the audience to reflect on fear and distraction, and to rediscover the quiet yet powerful act of reclaiming one’s attention as a true expression of self-control and inner strength. Ananya Manikandan is deeply interested in human psychology and the
How Discipline, AI, and Curiosity Can Redesign Your Life | Arpit Sharma | TEDxCVS Live
What happens when a college student stops chasing validation and starts chasing growth? This talk explores a journey many young people quietly relate to: the shift from drifting through college life to intentionally building a future. It traces the moment when loneliness becomes clarity, when docum
The power of words | Aman Jindal | TEDxCVS Live
In an age of endless messages, likes, and quick introductions, are we truly communicating or just exchanging information? This talk explores how meaningful communication goes beyond rehearsed networking and polished pitches. It is about curiosity, listening, authenticity, and the courage to express
Leading with love and compassion | Katie Boston-Leary | TEDxNightingale College
Leading in the modern climate demands more decisiveness, resilience and stamina and a compassionate approach to those being led. Under the framework of “leadfully,” leaders combine accountability, compassion, courage and intent to incorporate humanity with excellence. This practice allows leaders to
Striving Beyond Perfection | Jonah Faith Thomas | TEDxGlobal Prestasi School Youth
Jonah Faith Thomas, a high school student and musician, shares his insights on moving beyond the pursuit of “perfection” and discovering authenticity in both learning and music. In his talk, he reflects on how the pressure to be perfect often limits creativity and growth. He suggests that what truly
Stop FOMO, Start For Me | Starlene Kayteequa Yang | TEDxGlobal Prestasi School Youth
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
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 -
'It Wasn't That Bad' | Niaomi S. MoShier | TEDxMorgan State University
Why do so many people minimize their own pain by saying, “It wasn’t that bad”? In this honest and reflective talk, Niaomi S. MoShier explores the ways people often downplay difficult experiences in order to move forward, protect others, or avoid confronting deeper emotional wounds. While these word