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The Unfinished Self | Augustine Khoa Nguyen | TEDxFPTUniversityHCMC
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 15:08
[Music] A very good morning to all of you here today. Thank you for uh joining me in this journey. Also um thank you again the organizer for inviting me here today to join with you.Okay, let's move on to um my story and how I interpreted the uh notion of all the way and how I experienced during my journey. All right, seems like somebody would like to have a live stream for me. Okay.So um for decades we were told arrive finished and accomplished that once we graduate we got a job get promoted we are families ...
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-09-04 14:54
Don't worry about the dip.Every setback is a setup for a comeback. ...
The Protector: Rising Stronger with Resilience | Veena Gupta | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 15:45
[Music] Thank you for having me here. I protected so many lives and beliefs. Even once a bride who ran away mid wedding.Yes, I ran too but not was to protect her. Now standing in front of so many bride's minds and youths. I'm feeling nervous because I'm here to share my 54 years of life, emotional strength, adventure, drama, love just in 10 minutes.So, wish me good luck. Now, I want all of you to close your eyes for a minute and imagine a bodyguard. Picture.Now, open your eyes. Now picture instead this a fe ...
The Right Kind of Hard | Parul Nayar | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 15:42
[Music] What if the strongest kind of strength isn't allowed. What if it doesn't come with big wins or bold speeches. And what if real strength just whispers, "Try again." Let me take you back to my fourth grade.I just come home from school. Backpack still on, shoes still dusty. When my right hand started to shake, not the kind of shake that would stop.It wouldn't stop. Not for a minute, not for an hour. What followed were weeks and weeks of hospital visits, MRIs, and scans, and questions no one could answe ...
Empowering Ourselves by Retelling our Stories | Zohra Atmar | TEDxAIS Jeddah Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 15:10
Core Message - The power of revising and retelling personal stories to empower oneself and inspire others, emphasizing that it's never too late to do so [2] - Encouragement to examine and retell difficult stories from a place of gratitude and fulfillment [34] - Recognizing the potential of everyday people, like the speaker's mother, who may appear ordinary but are significant to others [33] Speaker's Mother's Story - The speaker's mother's early life in Afghanistan involved facing restrictions and societal expectations, finding solace and recognition in school [4][5][6] - The mother's journey involved leaving school due to marriage, experiencing war, and eventually immigrating to the United States [7][8][9] - The mother worked at a hot dog stand in the US to support her family, a job the speaker was initially embarrassed by but later recognized as a source of opportunity [11][12][24] - Despite hardships, the mother prioritized her children's education, setting high standards and instilling good character [19][20] Personal Transformation - The speaker's realization that she had been telling herself the wrong story, focusing on lack instead of the blessings and opportunities they had [25] - The speaker's recognition of her mother's resilience, courage, and efforts to provide a better life for her children [26][27][28]
Rowing Through Adversity | Shahd Baslaim | TEDxAIS Jeddah Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 15:09
Personal Development & Career Path - The speaker initially aimed for chemical engineering at King's College London but later shifted to medicine [6][9] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing change and not being afraid to explore new paths [16][17] - The speaker highlights that setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth [10][13][14] Ambition & Perfectionism - The speaker acknowledges being ambitious and a perfectionist, which can be both a driving force and a hindrance [4][5] - The speaker learned that over striving can lead to burnout and hinder progress [5] - The speaker suggests that life isn't a straight path and encourages flexibility in pursuing goals [16][17] Experiential Learning - Involvement in activities like the Miss College Fellowship program provided valuable connections and insights [6][11] - Overcoming challenges during high school, including health issues, helped the speaker realize their potential [8][13][14] - The speaker's experience skipping the first year of medical school demonstrates the unexpected benefits of past efforts [14]
The Purpose of Having a Purpose | Neeti Leekha Chhabra | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:45
Core Message - The speaker shares her personal journey of resilience after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 in 2012, emphasizing the importance of having a purpose in life to overcome challenges [1] - The speaker advocates for inner resilience and determination, highlighting that a clear purpose provides direction and strength to persevere through obstacles [1] Personal Transformation - The speaker expresses gratitude for her cancer experience, as it led to meaningful changes, including prioritizing health, becoming more spiritual, and letting go of unnecessary burdens [2] - Post-treatment, the speaker faced the challenge of finding a new normal and realized the need for a new purpose to manage life's demands independently [1] NGO and Breast Cancer Awareness - The speaker founded the NGO "Yes to Life" in 2014 and runs a breast cancer center for the underprivileged, providing free breast health services, screenings, and support [2] - The NGO has reached out to over 800,000 (8 Lakh) people for breast cancer awareness, focusing on early detection and down-staging breast cancer [3] Spiritual Experiences and Visualization - The speaker describes profound spiritual experiences during her follow-up treatments, emphasizing the importance of experiencing spirituality rather than just understanding it [2] - Visualization was used to overcome fear by envisioning a future with family, which helped in choosing love over fear and fighting the odds [2] Overcoming Challenges - Despite experiencing extreme fatigue, hair loss, and other side effects, the speaker never gave up, driven by the desire to win over cancer [2] - The speaker completed her PhD after cancer, driven by a commitment to finish what she started, rather than for career progression [3] Key to Resilience - The common factor in overcoming challenges is the knowledge of purpose, commitment to striving, and inner resilience to fight and flourish despite the odds [3] - The speaker emphasizes that the work she does through her NGO is not just a job but a purpose, driven by a sense of self-accountability [3]
Behind the Wheel, Beyond the Noise | Seema Sinha | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:44
Personal Transformation & Empowerment - The speech emphasizes a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, moving from a state of being "dismissed" to achieving "fierce independence" [4][18] - It highlights the importance of inner transformation and finding one's "ikigai" (reason for being) through quiet rebellion and listening to inner whispers [3][20] - The speaker's personal narrative showcases resilience, overcoming mediocrity, and embracing motherhood as a transformative experience [5][6] Women's Empowerment & Mobility - The speech addresses the underrepresentation of women drivers in India, with only 2% of women driving, reflecting limitations in freedom, safety, employment, and autonomy [12] - It points out that lack of mobility is a key barrier to employment in developing countries, according to a 2021 survey by the International Transport Forum [12] - The speaker's work as a driving coach focuses on empowering women by addressing their fears and anxieties related to driving, offering a supportive and empathetic learning environment [14][15] Life Lessons & Metaphors - Driving is presented as a metaphor for life, with lessons on handling mistakes, changing lanes, and restarting after setbacks [17] - The speech encourages taking the first step ("Niklo") and not overthinking, emphasizing action and self-belief [21] - It promotes the idea of going alone if necessary ("Ekla Cholo Re"), even if progress is slow, and finding one's purpose through action [19][20]
What If Resilience is Your Superpower | Abdullah Abu Khalaf | TEDxKhilda
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:15
[موسيقى] [تصفيق] حس حالي بدي اعطي محاضره مرحبا صباح الخير يعطيكم العافيه بدي احكي عن موضوع اليوم معكم عن الصمود الريزينس ت انه انت بتقدر تتحكم باي شيء بصير معك من خلال المايند تاعتك السنه الماضيه 2024 بلشت السنه كانت مبسوط كنت مبسوط جدا كان شغلي ماشي تمام حياتي ماشيه تمام وكنت زي ما بتحكوا كنت يعني مبسوط من اللي بعمله بنفس الوقت كنت هيك عايش حياتي طبيعي بس حسيت انه في شيء حيصير معي كان شعور داخلي صراحه ما بعرف ليش كنت بحس هذا الشيء بس بنفس الوقت سلكت له كان عندي اعراض مرضيه قعدت معي بجوز اربعه خمس اشهر كان ...
Leadership in Crisis: Instincts, Resilience, and Responsibility | P.B. Nooh IAS | TEDxPushpagiri
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:00
Leadership & Management - Leadership is defined not by title or designation, but by the ability to deliver results and act according to one's conscience [12][13][20] - True leadership involves breaking conformity and making difficult decisions, even in moments of solitude and crisis [15][16][22] - The industry emphasizes that everyone has the potential to be a leader, either by following their heart or conforming to set rules [13] - The industry highlights the importance of compassion, confidence, and the choices made during challenging times as defining characteristics of a leader [21] Crisis Management & Response - The industry faced significant challenges during the Kerala floods of 2018, requiring immediate and effective crisis management [1] - During the Kerala floods, communication and engagement with those in distress were crucial, even when immediate physical rescue was impossible [4][5] - The industry highlights the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first field case in Patanita district, as a major crisis requiring innovative solutions like root maps and co-care centers [6][7] - The industry emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and resourcefulness in emergency situations, even when conventional resources are unavailable [3] Personal Qualities & Values - The industry values individuals who prioritize their principles and conscience, even when it means deviating from established norms [20] - The industry recognizes and celebrates everyday leaders, such as single mothers and individuals who stand up against injustice [18][19]