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Critical Reflection- Can It Help Us Live Better? | Avinash Kashyap | TEDxBeacon Academy Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:32
Good afternoon. After months and years of doom strolling and bed rotting myself, a term that many of us might be familiar with, I took a pause about a month ago. I deactivated all my social media accounts.What did this lead to. Why am I telling you this. But in the last one month, as someone who was scared of getting into water which would go out of his knees, I can safely say I can swim a bit.That was one new skill. This shows how taking a pause and thinking about how we think could be transformative for u ...
The Art of Blending | Phương Linh Trần | TEDxULIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 15:51
Hello everyone. How are you today. Well, sounds simple, but I guess that many of you here today are rarely paused to truly ask ourselves these questions.Especially in this materialistic world, we tend to ignore what happening inside us. People tend to push themsel to achieve more, to look brighter or to stay productive. We prove our perfection mask but then forgot about our inner feelings.So today let's find some time to check in with our inner self. Now close your eyes for a second and think if your emotio ...
The Power of Listening in a Noisy World | Vibhushri Rivesh Vade | TEDxKIRC
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 17:12
[applause] Good afternoon. In this noisy world, we hear so many things. But do we truly listen.At least I was not. I was busy in becoming. I wanted to become.When you try to become something, it's transaction. Becoming, not being a hero, but becoming a hero. Not a filmy hero, but a hero of my own life.who can influence others, make others happy, crack the deal, win the interviews and yes it all helped me. I cracked a deals worth crores could learn from IIT Bombay and various thing and people used to appreci ...
The Unknown Begins with Feedback | Veronika Khraneko | TEDxNazarbayevUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-10 17:21
Personal & Professional Development - The core message revolves around self-discovery and reinvention, emphasizing that the future isn't predetermined but shaped by understanding oneself through the perspectives of others [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] - The Johari window model is introduced as a tool for understanding different aspects of one's personality: the open zone, the hidden zone, the blind spot, and the unknown zone [1][2][3][4] - Feedback from others is highlighted as a crucial element in uncovering blind spots and realizing potential, acting as a "mirror" for self-perception and growth [3][5][11][12][13][14][15][16] - Embracing the unknown and being open to feedback are presented as essential for personal and professional reinvention, especially in a rapidly changing world where career changes are frequent (up to 10 times in a lifetime in the US) [6][7][16] Practical Application & Insights - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a career turning point, illustrating how someone else's perception led to a new and fulfilling path [7][8][9][10][11] - Examples are provided of how feedback from colleagues and peers can reveal hidden strengths and superpowers, which can then be leveraged for self-presentation and leadership [12][13][14] - The importance of actively seeking feedback and viewing it as a gift, rather than criticism, is emphasized as a means of expanding self-awareness and unlocking potential [5][6][15][16]
Il coraggio di essere se stessi | Elena Viezzoli | TEDxCoriano
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-10 16:59
[applauso] [applauso] Quando ero piccola mi sentivo sempre ripetere: "La felicità, Elena, è dentro di te". La risposta la trovi dentro di te. Tutto è dentro di te. Per me quelle erano frasi bellissime, ma non ne capivo assolutamente il significato. E voi quante volte avete sentito ripetervi queste frasi? Siete riusciti a capire che cosa significhi quel dentro di te? Ma soprattutto siete riusciti a farlo diventare la vostra guida? o l'avete accantonato, perché in realtà nella vita di tutti i giorni ci dicono ...
Why Should You Be Authentic? | Bader Al Sawafi | TEDxShabab St
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:15
اتذكر ايام المدرسه كنت فرحان وشال رسمتي وجاي البيت وكانت الرسمه من اروع الرسمات بالنسبه لي انا كطفل لكن الصدمه اللي صارت لي كنت متوقع اني احصل تشجيع من اهلي اللي صار اني سمعت عباره غيرت مجرى حياتي بالكامل سمعت ليش ما جبت الدرجه الكامله؟ هذه العباره بالتحديد انا كطفل استقبلتها بشكل غريب جدا بالنسبه لي اعدت التفكير في ذاتي قلت يمكن احتياجاتي غير مهمه يمكن انجازاتي هي الشيء الاهم اللي راح احصل من خلاله الحب والقبول من اهلي وابوي هذه اللحظه علمتني ان الحب له شروط وان الانجازات لي كطفل اهم من احتياجاتي انا كطفل ...
Beyond Black And White | Ravindra Chandrashekariah | TEDxYouth@PSBS
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 17:14
[music] Good morning everyone. What a fascinating word habit is. Can you just play with me here? When you remove the first letter from the word habit, what remains? A bit remains. What happens when you remove the second letter? Bit remains. And what happens when you remove the third one? It remains. That's how the habits are. It sticks. If it's a useful habit or a not so useful habit, if it's a useful habit, your life is almost like a smooth ride on the highway. But my engagement with you today is all about ...
A Courage to Bring - Solo Drive, a Hero Within | Bharulata Kamble | TEDxIITRopar
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 16:36
Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams - The speaker recounts a personal journey of recovery from severe post-traumatic stress disorder following a road traffic accident [1] - The journey involved overcoming fear, anxiety, and depression to fulfill a dream of driving from the United Kingdom to India [3][9] - The speaker drove solo through 32 countries in 57 days, covering 35,383 kilometers [4] Expedition Details and Challenges - The expedition included driving through nine mountain ranges, nine time zones, the Arctic Circle, and three major deserts [5] - The speaker acted as their own mechanic and doctor, performing car repairs and administering first aid in remote locations [6] - Pre-expedition preparations included cooking and freezing two months' worth of meals for the family [7] Inspiring Others and Personal Growth - The journey was described as a pilgrimage and a conversation with oneself, emphasizing personal exploration and growth [8][9] - The speaker highlights the importance of overcoming fear and taking journeys within oneself to inspire and motivate others [10] - The speaker emphasizes that anything is possible with determination and that individuals have the power to overcome their own challenges [9][10] Positive Interactions and Humanity - The speaker shares instances of kindness and help received from strangers along the way, highlighting the positive aspects of humanity [16][19] - Examples include a family in Kyistan offering a meal and a mechanic in China fixing a car suspension for free [16] - The speaker also mentions being treated favorably at the Russia-Latvia border due to being perceived as Indian [17][18][19]
Meeting The World Gently | Sarita Nirjhara | TEDxYouth@TheModernSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-26 16:58
Key Skills for the Future - Emotional intelligence is becoming a survival skill, not just a soft skill [1] - Adaptability and creativity are key to success in an unpredictable world [1] - Self-awareness, empathy, and adaptability are crucial [1] Leadership and Corporate Culture - Self-awareness is essential for leaders, enabling them to analyze and rework decisions [1] - Policies implemented with empathy lead to positive outcomes and increased employee loyalty [1] - Happy employees create a positive work environment and improve overall work quality [1] Business and Innovation - Tata Nano's failure highlights the importance of understanding customer aspirations beyond just affordability [1] - Providing affordable mobility to millions was a visionary idea [1] - A mining company's investment in a township for its workers improved their mental health and loyalty, also boosting the local economy [1] Social Impact and Community Development - A small village in India attracts foreign tourists by offering authentic rural experiences [1] - A youth in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, created homestays to showcase rural Indian life to tourists [1] - A school in Uttar Pradesh empowers children from slums through education and skill development [1][2]
From Classrooms to Communities: The Power of Connections | Dr. Sheela Dubey | TEDxGNA University
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-26 16:14
Often I feel you know that there is a misconception or some conceptual problem where we talk about the incoming of technology and the aspect of human con connection. We feel technology has separated us from that human behavior. We are no more humane.We becoming very mechanical. So there has been a conception you know all our life. And whenever we have a conversation with each other, we keep blaming technology.I think often we keep blaming you know I'm getting lonely because you're on the phone all the time. ...