When Passion Finds Its Purpose | Rohan Ghorpade | TEDxClaret College Bangalore
NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf This talk explores how obsession—not talent, privilege, or perfect circumstances—often dete
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
Chasing Prestige is Ruining Our Youth | Vanessa Xu | TEDxValley Christian High School
High school should be a time for self-discovery and pursuing passions, not a stressful race to impress colleges. Hi, I’m Vanessa! I’m a sophomore and at Valley, I’m a part of BEI, where I’m an officer and actively compete with our debate team, as well as our Conservatory, where I’m involved in theat
Hidden Brilliance | Misha Kharya | TEDxValley Christian High School
Your worth is defined by who you are, not by grades, titles, or achievements. Hey everyone, I’m Misha Kharya! I’m a sophomore at Valley Christian High School, and I love math, science, and storytelling. I’m an active member of my school’s math team, lead of one of our underwater robotics competition
The Child Within You | Divyam Varma | TEDxJSS International School
What happened to the fearless, curious, and imaginative part of yourself? This talk examines how, as we mature, we frequently stifle our inner spark and the effects this has on our courage, creativity, and genuineness. It encourages viewers to rediscover their inner spark, embrace curiosity, and liv
Unfiltered- growing up in a perfect world | Pekham Mukhopadhyay | TEDxDPS Fulbari Youth
When you grow up surrounded by expectations — from family, school, society, even social media — you slowly start to believe that being perfect is the only way to be accepted. But the truth is… perfection is exhausting. No matter how hard you try, there’s always something left to fix — your skin, you
Are you living or just functioning? | Dr. Anjalika Atrey | TEDxNMFC
Do you feel present in your life, or just responsible for it? In her TEDx talk, psychiatrist Dr. Anjalika Atrey explores a reality many people relate to but rarely talk about: appearing “fine” while feeling emotionally distant, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. Through stories, observations, an
The impact of authenticity in a culture of comparison | Adriana de Moura | TEDxUMiami
In this talk, Adriana de Moura, international art dealer and reality TV argues that in a world obsessed with comparison and curated perfection, authenticity is not just self-expression, but a strategic and transformative advantage. She illustrates this through her personal journey of abandoning her
The Limits of Expectations | Salam Munshi | TEDxAGS Youth
Expectations can inspire growth—or quietly hold us back. In this talk, Salam Munshi examines how expectations from society, school, and even ourselves influence performance, confidence, and decision-making. She explores the difference between healthy motivation and limiting pressure, helping student
听见心声音：回到自己的旅程 Listening to Your Heart: A Journey Back to Self | 雪乐 Desmond Wong | TEDxPetalingStreet
“海浪来自海水，将会消融在海水。情绪也是如此——愤怒与伤心都来自于心，也会最终消融于心。” 在创业失意的低谷里，雪乐跟随老师前往尼泊尔，第一次接触颂钵。那一刻，他感受到久违的疗愈，也开启了倾听内在声音的旅程。 明、觉、乐——这是他一路走来的关键词。在嘈杂的世界里，我们很容易被人事物牵动，但雪乐相信，真正的答案不在外面，而是藏在心里。只要愿意倾听与守护，我们不只会变得快乐，还能更清楚地知道：自己想要成为怎样的人。 你，又有多久没认真听过自己的心声了呢？ “The waves come from the sea and return to it. Emotions are the same
幸せ変数を楽しみ「今」を織る人生の楽しみ方 | 真紘 鶴岡 | TEDxUSH
完璧な人生計画という幻想を手放し、「今」を生きる大切さを語るトーク。計画通りにいかなかったキャリアや子育ての経験から、他人軸ではなく自分の心の羅針盤を信じることで、人生は後から必ず繋がっていくことを伝えます。 A talk about letting go of the illusion of a perfect life plan and embracing the importance of living in the present moment. Drawing from experiences of careers and parenting that didn't go as p
Love Letters: To the Child You Left Behind | Gaston Pong | TEDxUoNMalaysia
“Healing your inner child isn't rewriting the part. It's becoming the adult they needed.” What if you could go back in time, not to change your past, but to hug the child you once were? Gaston Pong shares his journey of healing through music, songwriting, and self-expression, showing how reconnecti
A glance into yourself | Beetle Samuel Rooke-Dutton | TEDxDirigo
How do we come to recognize ourselves? In this candid and clear-eyed talk, author Beetle Rooke-Dutton shares a message about finding your voice through engaging in community and creating art. Interspersing reflections with poetry, he walks us through the changing nature of self-actualization. Beetle
Finding yourself to find where you belong | Kendra Eubanks | TEDxDirigo
How do the decisions adults make in a crisis shape a child’s future? In this talk, Kendra dives into her middle school bullying experiences. She offers a vital retrospective from the eyes of her younger self, articulating the support and intervention she desired. Kendra reflects on the long-term imp
Blank Pages are Just the Beginning | Elpida Bograkou | TEDxDereeACG
In this talk, Elpida Bograkou shares her personal journey of unlearning the beliefs that once defined her sense of worth, love, and success. Through early loss, demanding relationships, professional burnout, and years of healing, she reflects on how social expectations and inherited scripts quietly
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
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
Nie jesteś reporterem swojego życia. Jesteś jego twórcą | Joanna Flis | TEDxKatowice
Żyjemy w epoce nadmiaru indywidualnych narracji i deficytu wspólnych opowieści. To one jednak decydują o tym, kim jesteśmy – nie tylko jako jednostki, ale jako wspólnota. Gdy ich brakuje, tracimy zdolność rozumienia innych i samych siebie. Społeczeństwo rozpada się na izolowane bańki, a w ich cieniu