
Dira Sugandi shares her reflections on creativity—not simply as artistic expression, but as a powerful tool for adaptation and growth. Moving from Indonesia to Arkansas as a child without speaking English, she relied on creativity to navigate unfamiliar surroundings and build confidence in a new wor

Khansa Rania Abdul reflects on a time in her student life when she felt stuck in her comfort zone while watching her peers move forward and achieve new things. Struggling with self-doubt and uncertainty, she eventually made a bold decision to step into something unfamiliar—joining Model United Natio

Larz May, the driving force behind the digital wellness movement, discusses how helping kids shift from the dopamine loop to the imagination loop can rewire their brains for resilience, curiosity, and connection — and why joy may be the most powerful technology our kids will ever have. Larz May is t

NOTE FROM TED: While some may find this helpful as a complementary approach to support well-being, please do not look to this talk for mental health advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal approach to and understanding of mindfulness, child development, and the brain. We've flagged

In a world shaped by AI and rapid technological change, what if true innovation comes not from disruption alone, but from how we absorb, transform, and reimagine ideas? In this talk, Marcos de Souza explores creativity through a human-centred lens, drawing on a Brazilian modernist concept to rethink

We are moving faster than ever. Faster careers. Faster information. Faster decisions. But in the middle of acceleration, one question remains unanswered: where are we actually going? In this talk, Hellen Telles invites us to pause and examine the direction behind our speed. She challenges the belie

In this inspiring TEDx talk, Jasmine Williams shares the transformative journey she experienced while walking the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage across northern Spain. Through rugged terrain, early mornings, and moments of both solitude and connection, Jasmine reflects on the unexpected l

In this talk Software professional and author Sreenath Natarajan shares his journey from a small village and regional-medium schooling to academic excellence. Through personal setbacks and relentless effort, he reveals how resilience, focus, and continuous learning can transform struggles into stepp

Manami Hashimoto invites the audience on an inner journey, questioning whether traits like kindness are truly part of who we are or roles we learn to perform in social settings. By unpacking the idea of “authenticity,” the talk explores how recognizing and embracing our true selves can become one of

Before we ever cross borders or enter new environments, our mindset has already arrived there. In this talk, the speaker explores how beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives shape the opportunities we see and the paths we take. By understanding the power of mindset, we can prepare ourselves to adapt, g

In this talk, actor and entrepreneur Rucha Hasabnis reflects on the many chapters that shaped her life. Growing up in a traditional Maharashtrian family, she imagined a future in sports and later prepared for a corporate career as a Company Secretary. But an unexpected audition changed the course of

Katy shares her story of learning to cultivate Grit, the raw perseverance required to start over when everything falls apart. She will share the painful lessons she learned about never rushing a delicate process, dealing with fading hope, and finding the strength to keep showing up. Ultimately, her

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Presence is the thing everyone wants and almost no one can hold for more than a few minutes — and the best teacher, argues Gautam Vaishnav, a Mumbai balance artist who has introduced rock balancing to more than 18,000 people across India, has been there all along in nature. In this talk, he shares w

Her mother said three words — Don't. Be. Me. — and Pallavi Verma spent years obeying them, running from tradition, from the saree worn at 5am, from every role her mother had carried without being asked. In this spoken word performance, the writer and PenPal founder traces how she slowly realised her