
Sport grows from the roots of community, where resilience, compassion, and connection are forged. From her grassroots foundation in Zimbabwe to the helm of global sport, Kirsty Coventry embodies how the philosophy of Ubuntu “I am because we are” reveals the full potential of sport as one of humanity

Madhoo shares her belief that life rewards those who dare to step forward before they feel ready. Reflecting on her own unpredictable journey into cinema and beyond, she shows how courage matters more than perfection. This talk invites you to embrace uncertainty, say yes to opportunities, and trust

A failed dream, a broken band, and a son who feels he’s let his single mother down—this is where his story begins. Out of guilt and uncertainty, he discovers that what he loved wasn’t just making music but building something meaningful with people. That realization pushes him to redefine himself, sh

What if love isn't unconditional? In this talk, Princella Clark dismantles one of humanity's most deeply held illusions: the belief that love is unconditional. She shares how we can become the concept of love through creating and embodying the conditions that allow love to exist. Princella Clark, a

What if the secret to doing something extraordinary isn’t being brave, but being boring? Entrepreneur and 17x IRONMAN finisher Steven Pivnik shows how every bold result, whether in business, sport, or life, starts with invisible, repetitive steps no one sees. Through personal stories and a simple fr

How do you stop lying to yourself? Leadership and Business Coach Kirsty Verity thought she had it figured out - work hard, push through, ignore the feelings. Until there came a point where she had no choice but to listen. What she heard changed everything. In this talk, she reveals the surprising di

What if the most powerful tool for navigating crisis, burnout, and impossible decisions isn’t more logic—but more love? Pediatrician and physician-wellness leader Dr. Jessie Mahoney shares how her life unraveled under the weight of a neurodiverse marriage she didn’t yet understand, a partner in deep

What if the most important lessons of your life don’t come from elite classrooms, but from the battles you never planned to fight? In this talk, Sridhar Rammurthy draws from a 25-year journey across corporate leadership, personal setbacks, and deep reflection to reveal a simple but powerful idea: r

A creative journey and passion for design, yoga, and exploration are articulated into captivating advice and lessons learnt. Architecture Student, Set Designer This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https:/

The pursuit of meaning over fame. How we sometimes chase recognition, although what truly matters is finding purpose, balance, and light. I'll share my own journey with mental health struggles, the lessons I learned about burnout and productivity, and how redefining our inner compass can turn us int

Pourquoi échouons nous en amour ? Florence Escaravage révèle la clé oubliée — la connexion émotionnelle Il y a plus de 20 ans, Florence Escaravage était déjà extremment sollicitée pour aider ses amis en amour. Puis, par le bouche à oreille, des inconnus la sollicitaient et voulaient la rémunérer pou

Most of us never intentionally chose the people we call “friends.” They arrived through proximity — school, work, family, convenience — and we stayed loyal out of habit. But what happens when those same people drain your energy, distract you from your purpose, or simply cannot grow with you? In this

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Words can shape us or weigh us down for a lifetime. In this deeply personal TEDx talk, Andrew Schwabe, an American technology entrepreneur living in Vietnam, explores how unchangeable pain - often caused by careless words and unresolved experiencesncan quietly shape our identity, confidence, and ch

What if your deepest scar is not the end of your story, but the beginning of your calling? In this powerful TEDx talk, Professor Thanh N. Truong explores the journey from Scarborne to Starborn - from carrying wounds to rising with purpose. Being scarborne is not a choice - life gives us scars. But

What does hurt really look like, and what happens when we finally listen to it? In this heartfelt TEDxVNUIS talk, alumna speaker Ms. Thu Lan explores emotional pain not as something to avoid, but as a signal pointing us back to ourselves. Through personal stories of family, school, work, and a life

The speech tells the story of a person’s journey of growth, shaped by the belief in the lie that they could do everything. From an ambitious but self-destructive youth marked by burnout, failing classes, dropping out, and working merely to survive, they went through deep guilt and a loss of directio

This talk is about the invisible limits we carry in our minds—fear, self-doubt, conditioning, and the stories we tell ourselves about what we can or cannot do. While the world often feels full of external barriers, the most powerful ones are internal. This talk explores how our thoughts shape our ac

Two years ago, the main character was just a worn out “lump of dough,” exhausted in a cycle of studying and pressure, with almost no time left to live at the right age. But three moments completely changed that person. A Tet race with a former US special forces soldier opened up the realization that

Lyka Loriz Lisano reflects on the stories we carry beneath the surface and the truths that are often left unspoken. This talk invites us to look beyond visible wounds and listen to the strength, healing, and resilience that scars do not always reveal — What Scars Don’t Say. Lyka Loriz Demdam Lisan

Vanessa Abengaña shares how embracing mistakes, mismatched moments, and uncertainty can lead to growth and self expression. This talk reminds us that even when things do not align perfectly, we can still find our voice and move forward — When the Notes Don’t Fit, Sing Anyway. Vanessa G. Abengaña i