Who Am I When the Applause Fades? | Daniel Jeon | TEDxChadwick International School
People always think "beating the odds" looks like a movie scene—winning a big trophy while the music swells. But when I stood on an international stage, the other musicians weren’t the problem. The real fight was happening inside my own head, where a voice kept whispering, "You aren't enough." In t
La Perseverancia en el Deporte | María Fernanda Mejía Olvera | TEDxLas Hayas College Youth
Starting with a young girl who discovered and began practicing any sport, she began with swimming, but currently, her passion is volleyball. This interest began during the pandemic when volleyball games were being held near her home, and she played for the first time. From that moment on, she was fa
How to Defy the Odds | Danielle Vassell | TEDxRoyal Holloway
Danielle discusses her rise to confidence and success, overcoming her shyness. It is a personal story, which stands to uplift and encourage others to rise in the face of adversity. Danielle is the founder of LittleMIGHT, and runs her own podcase 'Tiny Tots Defying the ODDS' where she discusses how t
Building from within: Redefining Development | Divam Kapoor | TEDxDDUC
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
How not to waste a life that we've been given | Zuzanna Wiliczkiewicz | TEDxVLO Youth
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
You Vs You - The Negotiator in your Head | Kamal Agarwala | TEDxInspiria Knowledge Campus
Kamal Agarwala a Sales Trainer & Coach delivered a talk centered on one of the most universal conflicts: the one we have with ourselves. You Vs You reframed success as something that often begins in the mind through clarity, self-talk, and the ability to negotiate with fear, doubt, and distraction.
Constructing a self-believing identity | André Bendfeldt Fahsen | TEDxAmericanSchoolOfGuatemala
This TEDx talk explores how true confidence and mental strength are built through small daily challenges rather than talent or motivation alone. Using the story of competing at the WAKO Kickboxing Youth World Championships in Hungary, the talk illustrates how discipline and consistent habits can dev
Del miedo, al si | Paola De la Torre | TEDxRealMayorazgoSt
Vivimos en un mundo que cambia más rápido de lo que podemos controlar. Crisis, tecnología, incertidumbre… Nada es totalmente predecible. Esta charla es una invitación clara: No se trata de controlar el caos, sino de elegir cómo respondemos. A veces, el paso que transforma tu historia es simplemen
Turn Your Pain Into Your Power | Nandin P. Biju | TEDxKristu Jayanti University
What if the experiences that hurt you the most were actually shaping your greatest strengths? In this heartfelt and deeply personal talk, Nandin P. Biju shares how childhood bullying, rejection, and insecurity became the foundation of his confidence, leadership, and public speaking journey. From si
What If impostor syndrome means you belong? | Montrece McNeill Ransom | TEDxPrinceton
Ever feel like a fraud -- certain you'll be found out any minute? That's called imposter syndrome, and you're far from alone. But what if that feeling isn't proof you don't belong -- but evidence you're growing? Leadership coach Montrece McNeill Ransom reframes the discomfort of entering new spaces
3 reasons why people-pleasing is holding you back | Saahil Mehta | TEDxPrinceton
We mistake people-pleasing for kindness, but it's self-abandonment -- draining health, authenticity, and wholeness. Serial entrepreneur Saahil Mehta spent years saying yes to everyone except himself. In this personal talk, he shares what it cost him and what he learned about the difference between s
Why Doesn't Success Feel Like Enough? | Lindsey Lerner | TEDxPrinceton
Lindsey Lerner is an artist, documentarian, and storyteller. For nearly two decades, she has built startups, managed national music tours, shaped cultural policy, and led creative strategy for brands and cities. But the moments that defined her weren't the ones on paper. In this reflective talk, she
Give Me 10 Minutes to Help You Become Dangerously Confident | Maya Raichoora | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this eye-opening TEDx talk, Maya Raichoora exposes the hidden gap that holds most people back, the difference between confidence and self-confidence. As a leading mental fitness expert with eight years of experience working with elite athletes, CEOs, and high performers, Maya introduces us to "Al
Redefining global citizenship at the edge of the infinity | Jade (Keer) Chen | TEDxSCIE Youth
What if the direction of your life depends on the angle from which you see yourself? From childhood confidence to elite law firm prestige to walking away and redefining success, Jade explores how we shrink under society’s standards and how we can expand again. This talk is a powerful reflection on r
You’re Not Too Intense, It’s Unguided Tenacity | Mike Little | TEDxWestminster
This TEDx talk explores how society often mislabels high-achievers as “too intense” when, in reality, their drive and focus reflect deep commitment and clarity of purpose. It challenges the cultural tendency to gaslight passionate individuals—especially entrepreneurs, and creatives—by mistaking urge
How We Learn to Fear and How We Unlearn It | Aya Edziri | TEDxYouth@LIStGermain
This TEDx talk explores how fear of failure is often conditioned by our environment — how it is learned, internalized, and how we can unlearn it to reclaim our true potential. Aya Edziri is a Terminale student in the British Section of the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. She is French
Remembering Who You Were | Kimberly Bryant | TEDxMakerere University Business School
"Remember Who You Were Before They Tried to Tell You Who You Weren’t." In fifth grade at Vollentine Elementary in Memphis, Kimberly Bryant stayed after school while other children ran home. She wasn’t in trouble. She was in training. Preparing for the spelling bee. That early victory mattered; no
Rivalry, Resilience, Resurgence: The Story of a Student Athlete | Hailey Wong | TEDxDBSHK Youth
How far would you be willing to go in order to succeed? Hailey Wong, a professional squash player at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks about her lifelong journey as a student athlete, shedding light on the ins and outs of competing at an elite level - the struggles, the uncertainty, and what it
Master of None | Rachel Wanguru | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
A personal exploration of curiosity, self-discovery, and the courage to be multidimensional. Rachel LN Wanguru is a Radiography graduate from the University of Namibia, Hage Geingob Campus. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is also a Nail Technician, DJ, and Poet. Balancing these diverse passions h
How to handle trauma in leadership | Mauricio Adelino | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
Transforming pain into power , how emotional healing shapes authentic leaders. Mauricio Adelino is a final-year Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Namibia with a strong interest in animal welfare legislation and a passion for leadership. He has served in student leadership roles at th
Rewriting Personal Purpose | Selma Kamanya | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
A journey of purpose and transformation , rewriting personal influence into national impact. Selma Kamanya is Miss World Namibia 2025, Miss Namibia 2018 an economist by profession, a big data technologist and an entrepreneur. She is a global ambassador, passionate about using her platform for growt