What am I, if not expectations? | Tue Lam Tran | TEDxVinschool Ocean Park Youth
The speech tells the story of a journey from being a student who once failed the high school entrance exam and lived under the pressure of grades and expectations, to realizing that results can never define a person’s worth. Experiences at a new school helped the speaker discover their own abilities
How to be visible—and why it matters | Sheena Yap Chan | TEDxForbesParkSalon
From coloring outside the lines to questioning her voice, this talk unpacks how fear of visibility shapes our lives. It challenges the idea that confidence is optional and reframes it as a necessary act of purpose and leadership. A Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, keynot
The Myth of Powerless Choice | Pratik Vaidya | TEDxKIIT World School Youth
In this talk, I use three turning points from my own life – a phase of stammering and repeated job rejections, a steady corporate career, and a decision to walk into a small family consulting set up – to explore how we actually choose, even when we pretend we cannot.1. I do not have a choice2. The s
The Hidden Power of Choice | Dr. Garima sharma | TEDxKIIT World School Youth
The life we live today is shaped by the choices we make—often in quiet, ordinary moments. In this talk, the speaker shares a personal journey of choosing courage over comfort, rebuilding through loss, and stepping away from stability to create something new. Through lived experience, the talk explor
The Stories We Own: Power, Healing, and Creative Legacy | Mara Brock Akil | TEDxBoston
What happens when a storyteller fully understands her value—and decides to stop playing small? In this deeply personal and expansive conversation, Mara Brock Akil reflects on a career that has shaped generations of culture while quietly building economies, networks, and opportunity. She explores ho
The final steps to reach the pinnacle of confidence | Avni Sujit Thipse | TEDxSeasonsStreetWomen
"Confidence: The Power Within Confidence isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about trusting your own. It’s the quiet belief that you are capable, prepared, and worthy of being heard. True confidence doesn’t demand perfection; it embraces growth, learning, and authenticity. When you
不必追赶他人的光，你本就自带光芒 | 映雪 林 | TEDxShahe Street Salon
林映雪是龙凤胎中的妹妹，从小被拿来与“北大哥哥”比较，让她一度陷入迷茫，觉得自己只是个普通人。 曾经的她困在“别人家的孩子”的阴影下，直到她发现，对比是一种工具，而非枷锁；对比并不是为了分谁更好，而是为了找到自我的方向。 本次演讲中，她将通过自己的成长故事，分享如何用智慧的对比找到 人生定位，活出自洽而闪耀的自己。 互联网大厂AI产品运营 龙凤胎中的妹妹 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Lear
Building My Self Worth & Confidence in a Selfless Way | Irwan Tjahjadi | TEDxUNS
On the TEDxUNS stage, Irwan Tja (WANTJA) peeled back the layers of what it means to be truly confident by presenting his talk with the title "Building My Self Worth & Confidence in a Selfless Way". Through his signature doodles, he navigated the chaotic noise of "what ifs," body image struggles, and
The City that Waits | Rahmani Ratu Bilqees | TEDxUNS
In an inspiring TEDxUNS Talk, Rahmani Bilqees challenges the common belief that confidence is about meeting expectations or constant performance. In her talk, “The City that Waits” she shares her realization that true confidence is not about proving oneself to others, but about embracing authenticit
Self-Doubt to Confidence | Ravi Prakash | TEDxLake Mary
Picture yourself working hard, earning your degrees, and staying up late, yet still feeling stuck, broke, and unsure about every decision. That was my reality as a young immigrant with only twenty dollars and plenty of self-doubt. In this TEDx talk, I share a story from years later that made me reth
Il paradosso del lavoro dei sogni | Fosca D'incau | TEDxFoggia
Insegui il lavoro dei tuoi sogni e sarai felice! Tanti di noi sono cresciuti con questo obiettivo… ma se non fosse così? A The Age of Care Fosca D’Incau mette in discussione questo paradigma e prova a spostare l'asticella della felicità verso valori universali. Fosca D’Incau lavora alla Banca E
Un metro quadro alla volta | Simona Molinari | TEDxFoggia
Il TEDx talk di Simona Molinari a “The Age of Care” è un inno alla crescita personale, alle scelte che decidiamo di fare, alla vita. Per Simona, il gesto di cura più potente è la trasformazione personale, la capacità di guardarci dentro e scegliere ogni giorno chi vogliamo essere, per cambiare il m
Decision Making: Control Your Thoughts | Jill Blashack Strahan | TEDxStCloud
How do you make clear decisions when life turns upside down? In this powerful and practical talk, Jill Blashack Strahan shares hard-earned lessons on controlling your thoughts drawn from personal tragedy, bold risks, and building a $100M+ company. With honesty, humor, and grit, she offers simple too
Never Sell Yourself Short | Jagdish Kumawat | TEDxKharadi
Jagdish shares how self-worth, not circumstance, shapes success. From early rejection to becoming a sales trainer, he reveals how limiting beliefs quietly sabotage growth. Using practical frameworks, the talk encourages individuals to recognize their value, challenge internal ceilings, and confident
Standing Tall, Even When Measured Small | Maira Rajput | TEDxSukkurIBA
Maira shares her story of resilience in a society that often underestimates her because of her height. She highlights the emotional struggles, societal biases, and her journey to self-confidence, proving that true strength comes from within. Maira Rajput is a Computer Science graduate from Sukkur IB
Becoming Me - One Nervous Yes at a Time | Sikandar Kanungo | TEDxBVB Raipur Youth
What if confidence isn’t something you wait for—but something you build? In this talk, the speaker traces their journey from self-doubt to self-belief through a series of small, nervous decisions. A reminder that big changes don’t start with fearlessness, but with a simple willingness to try. Sikand
A Life in Small Experiments | Aditya Kumar Jha | TEDxBVB Raipur Youth
Aditya’s talk explores the quiet moment after achievement, when the applause fades and meaning does not arrive. Drawing from his own journey through research, athletics, music, and soccer, he reflects on what it feels like to reach a long-chased goal and still feel unfulfilled. Through personal stor
Power of Inner Voices | Obet Cabrillas | TEDxQuezon City U
A reflection on the power of our inner voices — and how they influence who we become. Obet "Daddy O" Cabrillas is a highly sought-after international motivational speaker whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From a former street fighter and gangster, he transformed into a dynamic le