Trusting the Self: Finding Home Through Dance | Ananya Shanbag | TEDxSinghania School Youth
The colourful world of dance has been a large part of Ms. Shanbag’s life. Each rhythm, movement, and glance carries with it a purpose, and a weight of meaning. She truly feels at home when dancing. “Even though the environment was unfamiliar, I wasn’t unfamiliar with myself.” Ms. Shanbag acknowl
How handwriting can save your life | JD Slajchert | TEDxUnity Park
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
Let’s Make Sustainability Fun Again | Charlie Sellars | TEDxMiddlebury
NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Climate change isn’t exactly an uplifting topic. The weight of the crisis has become so ove
A surprising way to boost your child’s confidence | Kathryn Hecht | TEDxMinneapolis
Instead of parenting for comfort, we should be parenting for confidence. Dr. Kathryn Hecht challenges the instinct to shield children from anxiety and uncertainty, advocating instead for brave parenting - a mindset that helps kids build resilience by embracing discomfort and facing fears head-on. Br
Public Speaking Confidence Isn’t Natural. It’s Built. | Dr. Swiddle D'Cunha | TEDxNMFC
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
Navigating peer pressure and building strong relationship | Gitasmita Kundu | TEDxDPS Fulbari Youth
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
Let go to let grow | Yashna Prasad | TEDxDPS Fulbari Youth
Chase your dreams with freedom and not fear. We are never meant to be perfect but we are meant to be real. A commerce student shaped by numbers, and a Kathak dancer guided by rhythm.learning every day to balance logic with emotion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format
The courage to stay when everything says run | Saptarshi Chatterjee | TEDxDPS Fulbari Youth
The ones who aspire to rise, who aspire to change the world, they dont run away from the storm, they walk through it. From MUN Chambers to winning inter-state speech competitions, Saptarshi has built an impact through debates, public speaking and Sharp, disciplined reasoning.His Ted-X continues that
How the lack of freedom can help you find clarity | Celia Jacob | TEDxRizal Avenue
In this talk, Celia Jacob shares a deeply personal reflection on freedom, shaped by the experience of having it taken away while imprisoned overseas. In confinement, she was forced to confront what freedom truly meant beyond movement, status, or circumstance. Through that process, she discovered tha
What Is the Invisible Weight We All Carry? | Lamah Harb | TEDxBaghdad
This deeply personal talk explores the invisible emotional burdens many of us carry behind the simple phrase “I’m fine.” Drawing from her work in mental health and the stories she has encountered, Lamah Harb sheds light on silent suffering, the fear of judgment, and the stigma that prevents people f
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
The Art of Being Pragmatic | Dragos Stafiescu | TEDxAmerican International School of Bucharest
Dragos Stafiescu is a student speaker interested in problem-solving and pragmatism. In this talk, they explore how seemingly impossible goals become achievable when broken down into small, practical steps, drawing parallels between Apple’s development of Gorilla Glass and organizing a school cooking
How to Survive High School | Amanda De Leon | TEDxUnity Park
What are we overlooking in the experience of our high schoolers? Amanda De Leon is a dynamic young change-maker who is passionate about creating a space for high schoolers in the world of politics, business, and advocacy. In her talk, Amanda proposes that the perspective of a high schooler gives a u
Beyond the Badge: Leading Communities with Compassion | Cori Slaughter | TEDxWest Vancouver
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal spiritual views and experiences in law enforcement. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidel
The Power of Not Having the Privilege to Give Up | Amjad Oudeh | TEDxBerlin Salon
This talk challenges the idea that success comes from confidence, clarity, or perfect timing. Through a journey from Damascus to Berlin and across multiple career changes, the speaker shows how small, imperfect decisions—made without the privilege to give up—can lead to unexpected transformation. Am
Mi primera vez dentro de una falda | Jaime López | TEDxParque La Carolina
La charla “Mi primera vez dentro de una falda” relata cómo el miedo, la presión y la expectativa pueden convertirse en el punto de partida para una transformación personal y profesional. A partir del desafío de diseñar una conferencia “diferente, pero no demasiado disruptiva” para una organización t
La primera vez en bicicleta | Sofía Gordón | TEDxParque La Carolina
La charla “La primera vez en bicicleta: cómo enfrenté mis miedos e hice realidad un sueño” narra cómo el acto de aprender a pedalear se convirtió en una experiencia de libertad, sororidad y transformación personal. A partir del descubrimiento temprano de la bicicleta como medio para llegar lejos, So
Aprendiendo a caer (estratégicamente) en la tentación | Mariángel Hernández | TEDxParque La Carolina
La charla “Aprendiendo a caer (estratégicamente) en la tentación” desafía la cultura de la perfección y los discursos endulzados sobre el éxito. Desde una mirada honesta, irónica y profundamente humana, plantea que el error no es una falla del camino, sino una señal de movimiento y autenticidad. A p
La primera vez no siempre duele | Jerónimo Meneses | TEDxParque La Carolina
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
Becoming the Light | Pauline Flores | TEDxColumbus State U
Pauline is a certified life coach, U.S. Army veteran, and founder of The Good Energy Squad, a community-centered movement focused on authenticity, healing, and connection. Through coaching, events, and wellness experiences, she empowers individuals to step into their truth and cultivate personal gro