
What if effort isn't the answer? Joanna de Peña has spent over a decade helping young people navigate stress, uncertainty, and purpose. Drawing from her doctoral research and her work with inner-city students, she shares what's actually missing when trying harder doesn't work. Joanna de Peña is a pe

In moments of pressure — during exams, difficult conversations, or overwhelming responsibilities — our minds often spiral into anxiety, fear, self-doubt, and stress. We are taught to “push through,” to suppress what we feel, and to keep moving. But what if the chaos within us isn’t a weakness to eli

Katelyn explores how academic success is a marathon, and sleep is your ability to run. Sleep is a repetitive and mundane topic, at least to students. We're often told to get enough sleep due to health benefits, but how many of us listen? How many of us acknowledge the role of sleep in study and work

Nesta talk impactante, Luiz Gustavo Pacete propõe um exercício urgente: deixar o celular de lado e voltar a sentir o próprio corpo. Partindo de uma perda pessoal profunda, os 18 dias entre o diagnóstico e a partida de seu pai, Pacete questiona a urgência com que vivemos e como negligenciamos nossa "

Kaushik Das emphasized that success in any field whether in professional sports or the corporate boardroom is first won in the mind. He highlighted that while technical skills are important, they often collapse under high-pressure “last over” situations if mental strength and clarity are lacking. In

In this talk, the speaker explores how unresolved experiences from our past continue to shape our present through a powerful Zen parable about letting go. Using the story of two monks at a riverbank, the talk illustrates how emotional burdens—such as trauma, inherited narratives, regret, and unfulfi

In this talk, the speaker reflects on absence, pain, and the search for life purpose, challenging the idea that purpose is something we find or achieve. Through poetic storytelling, they explore how unresolved wounds, silence, and longing shape identity over time. Central to the talk is a memory of

ว่ากันว่าเราทุกคนต่างวิ่งอยู่ในสนามของความสำเร็จ ยิ่งคนอื่นวิ่งเร็วเท่าไหร่ เรายิ่งเร่งความเร็วตามไปเท่านั้น จนสุดท้าย เราก็สะดุดขาตัวเอง เราเพิกเฉยต่อหัวใจและร่างกายที่ทำงานมาอย่างหนัก และถ้าวิ่งจนเหนื่อยแล้ว ก็แค่ลองหยุดพักแล้วกลับมาฟังเสียงจากข้างในตัวเราอีกครั้ง เติบโตตามความเร็วที่พอเหมาะกับตัว

긴장 속에서도 가장 안전하고 편안한 나의 상태로 돌아가는 방법을 제안하는, 예술심리학자 장우현 연사님의 '긴장이 완 루틴 만들기'를 '실루엣을 비추다 : 더 깊은 곳으로' 에서 만나보세요! 모스크바 슈킨 연극대학교 연극영화 학사 세종대학교 대학원 예술학 석사 한국외국어대학교 대학원 상담심리 박사 러시아연기예술사무소 대표 B.A. in Theatre and Film, Moscow Shchukin Theatre Institute M.A. in Arts, Graduate School of Sejong University Ph.D. in

Olga Lykova knows what it feels like to have no backup plan. In this powerful and deeply personal talk, she takes us on a journey from immigrating to the United States with $5,000, to losing everything in a robbery at age twelve, to facing career rejection and even surviving a house fire while six m

Balancing success in sports and academics is a challenge many young people face. In this talk, Jamil Alawadi shares the reality of being a student-athlete, where discipline, sacrifice, and resilience are tested daily. He explores the pressures of performing in the classroom and on the field, and how

Mi lenne, ha ahelyett, hogy a válság, krízis szavakon lovagolunk, sorra vennénk, hogy mit mond erről a tudomány, és milyen praktikus alternatíváink vannak arra, hogy sikerrel navigáljuk életünk ezen szakaszát. Gyakorlati tippek kezdőknek és haladóknak, nem kevés humorral fűszerezve. Julia is an or

Mr. Pramod Athalye’s talk explores how modern distractions pull us away from fully experiencing life and why attention is our most valuable resource. Drawing from personal experiences and mindfulness practice, it explains how awareness of the present moment helps us respond rather than react, deepen

In How to Increase Your Energy Level, Francis Papineau breaks down what energy really is—and how to deliberately build more of it in both life and work. Drawing from his experience as co-founder of Vault Mindset, a Certified Mental Game Instructor, and an Occupational Therapist with over two decades

This talk explores how waiting for perfection often delays growth. Through real-life experiences, it highlights how taking imperfect action can unlock confidence, learning, and unexpected opportunities. Prerna, popularly known as @maaofallblogs, is a TEDx Speaker, mom of two teens, award-winning fit

This talk uncovers the unseen discipline, failures, and consistency that precede success. It emphasizes how long-term impact is created quietly—far from recognition and applause. Yogesh Agarwal is one of India’s top LinkedIn & personal branding experts, Founder of Revamp Tribe, and has transformed 2

Why do so many smart, capable people feel stuck in careers they worked so hard to build? In this deeply personal and eye-opening talk, former Wall Street high achiever turned career coach and founder of Ctrl Alt Career, Jennifer Ong, breaks down the real cause of career burnout, why so many high pe

From law to fashion, from filmmaking to founding a free cultural space, this talk is a powerful reflection on embracing change without apology. Challenging the myth of stability and the pressure to fit into one identity, it shows how following curiosity, courage, and community can lead to a life ric

What do you do when life breaks and you can’t change the circumstances - only the way you choose to respond? In this talk, artist Tal Tenne Czaczkes shares how a personal collapse led to the creation of Popeyit, and to a deeper understanding of belief as an active choice. A story about imagination

What if being “different” isn’t a disadvantage, but a strength waiting to be recognized? This talk explores how a shift in mindset can turn difference into opportunity - for individuals and for the rooms they enter. Eynav Biadgo is a lawyer, social entrepreneur, and alumna of Unit 8200, Israel’s el

Shumaila Sawand is a business student at Sukkur IBA University, an AACSB-accredited institution, whose journey reflects the power of turning challenges into opportunities. Growing up with challenging circumstances and facing multiple personal and academic hurdles, she relied on resilience, disciplin