
Overcoming impostor syndrome: Strategies for harnessing self-doubt, building confidence, and achieving success in tech through authenticity, kindness, and continuous learning.

Discover how adversity can fuel personal growth and empowerment. Learn to embrace your narrative and find strength in your unique identity and experiences.

Explore the journey of embracing outsider status and finding empowerment in non-conformity through Dr. Parastoo Hashemi's personal experiences.

Explore Ariel Henley's memoir on living with Crouzon syndrome, her journey to self-acceptance, and challenging beauty standards through personal storytelling.

Τι βλέπουμε πραγματικά όταν στεκόμαστε μπροστά στον καθρέφτη; Συχνά, αντί για τον εαυτό μας, αντικρίζουμε έναν αυστηρό κριτή που σκανάρει ατέλειες. Αν δεν αντέχουμε να σταθούμε στα δικά μας παπούτσια, πώς θα κατανοήσουμε τους άλλους; Μια πρόσκληση να αφήσουμε τη ζυγαριά και τα φίλτρα, να μιλήσουμε ε

Scars often carry stories that the world cannot see. In this talk, Mitali Sonawane reflects on the journey of turning pain into purpose and challenges the way society defines beauty, strength, and success. She speaks about the difficult space between adversity and achievement the moments of doubt, r

In a world where timelines are often predefined and success is measured by milestones set by others, Dr. Vishal Gabale reflects on the importance of navigating life’s uncertain phases the “liminal spaces” where direction is unclear but transformation begins. This talk explores the courage it takes t

At TEDx University of Wah, Syeda Tasneem Fiza delivers a heartfelt talk on the silent fears that often hide behind our smiles. This talk explores how societal expectations, internal pressures, and unspoken anxieties shape the way people present themselves to the world. Syeda Tasneem Fiza reflects o

What if the voice that tells you you’re not good enough is not your enemy, but your protector? In this illuminating and deeply human talk, therapist and researcher Lisa Etherson invites us to reconsider one of our most misunderstood emotions: shame. Drawing from her own life-altering experience of

We carry within us voices shaped long before we could understand them voices that tell us we are not enough, not safe, not worthy of love. In this raw and deeply reflective talk, trauma-informed therapist Sandra Stein explores how these internalized messages from childhood and culture shape our bel

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

Loving Something You Can’t Do is a powerful talk about what it means to be deeply passionate about something that isn’t physically possible for you — and how that love can still shape your purpose, your joy, and your community. Through honest storytelling and humor, Mitch shows that belonging in you

You are not predestined to be anything, but what you want to become! Too many of us allow or expect a “label” put on us by others… or ourselves to determine who or what we become. In my talk I hope to demonstrate that while “labeling” someone can be detrimental… but that rising above the label rests

Esports isn’t just about gaming, it’s about growth. Martin Birch-Foster shows how digital competition can teach teamwork, confidence, and inclusion, opening unexpected doors for young people who often get left behind. At a local college, Martin leads programmes that open doors into the rapidly growi

What does it mean to belong, make your mark, and find your place? Alexander Murta reflects on his personal journey, showing how moving across the world helped him build resilience and patience—qualities essential for discovering where you truly fit in and how to contribute meaningfully to your commu

“Where are you from?” is not a simple question for everyone. In her talk, Priscila Costa explores her journey of understanding her identity, learning to blend her cultural background, and finding her own answer to this complex question. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of living between cu

El jugar es cosa de grandes. Durante la infancia, el juego nos invitaba a estar plenamente presentes: sin pensar en el pasado ni anticipar el futuro, solo entregados a la experiencia, al descubrimiento, a la risa y al error como parte del aprendizaje. Con el paso del tiempo, y al ingresar al mundo

A partir de la muerte de su madre, Carolina Anfibia descubrió una forma de transformar el duelo en arte y la herida materna en poder. Su obra, Retratos vivos de mamá, es una invitación a reconectar con nuestras emociones, a mirar el dolor sin miedo y a entender que de toda muerte —real o simbólica—

What if development wasn’t just about what we build outside, but also about what we build within? In this TEDx talk, Divam Kapoor redefines success by bridging the worlds of real estate, wellbeing, and human connection. Drawing parallels between buildings and the human body, he challenges the idea

Hi! My name is Zuzia and im a 3rd year student at LOV, Wrocław. Besides school I love dancing, baking and travelling. One of the things i value most is the time spent with my family and friends.During my speech I’d like to change your perspective about our day to day life and how we should use it. M

Who are you if you strip away your grades, achievements, roles, and expectations? This talk explores how the spaces we live in — schools, systems, countries, ideologies — shape our identity more than we realize. Instead of offering answers, it invites us to sit with the discomfort of not knowing who