Throughout time, theatre and performance have pushed boundaries by confronting audiences with extremes; challenging them to comprehend the incomprehensible. Join Emma Watson as she leaps with you through time and genre to explore various examples of extreme performance. If Art reflects society, what can we learn about our own history through this journey? By analysing the physical limitations of the stage and the developing abilities of the actor, we can recognize that utilizing the extremes is integral to performance and our own personal success. Emma Watson is a creative and engaging drama teacher who nurtures students’ confidence and imagination, helping them explore performance, storytelling, and self-expression. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

白鲸苏菲和奶牛克拉拉贝尔，这两个名字背后藏着怎样的故事？一个是被迫表演的囚徒，一个是失去孩子的母亲，它们的痛苦被编号和身份遮掩，变得无声无息。 邵然以她与苏菲的真实经历出发，揭示了工业化社会“去名化”背后的残酷真相，邀请我们重新审视自己的道德选择，为自己和其它生命赋予真正的价值。 “倒戈”的驯鲸师 鲸类保护独立公益人 白鲸苏菲前驯养员 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this moving talk, Shanice shares how a single mistake at work transformed her understanding of leadership and empathy. What began as a moment of judgment became a powerful lesson in compassion, reminding us that true strength isn’t about control, but about seeing the humanity in others. Her story shows that our biggest mistakes can become the turning points that shape who we are and how we lead.Shanice Wong is a corporate trainer, certified HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, Youth Coach, and Public Speaker dedicated to helping people find their voice and connect with others through meaningful communication. As a Software Trainer, she delivers engaging in-house training and client training, by simplifying training making them easier to understand and apply. Beyond the corporate setting, Shanice coaches youth in life-ready skills and guides individuals to speak with confidence, authenticity, and presence. A passionate Toastmaster since 2021, she has earned recognition in speech contests and continues to inspire through personal story. She believes true impact begins when we choose to be present, speak with kindness, and lead with heart, because everyone deserves to be seen and heard. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Teh Zhao Xiang shares a deeply personal journey of confronting his lifelong fear of rejection. From running away before a childhood presentation to avoiding risks in university, he realized fear had quietly shaped his life. Inspired by Jia Jiang’s “Rejection Therapy,” he began facing rejection on purpose; singing to strangers, making bold requests, and learning from every “no.”Through these experiences, Zhao Xiang discovered that rejection isn’t failure, it’s feedback. Each “no” brought him closer to a “yes” and taught him courage, empathy, and persistence. His talk reminds us that fear exists not to stop us, but to show us where we can grow. Zhao Xiang is a public speaking trainer, aspiring entrepreneur, and NLP Practitioner who helps others build courage through discomfort. After overcoming his fear of rejection through Rejection Therapy and real-world sales experience, he now shares how fear can be used as a compass to achieve growth. His message: don’t wait to feel fearless. Follow fear, and grow through it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

"Ignite the Fire Within" is an inspiring, introspective piece. Set against the stillness of a lonely night, the song offers a guiding light to those seeking peace, purpose, and self-realisation. Exploring themes of inner spark, love, and wisdom, it encourages listeners to reconnect with their true selves, overcome fear, and embrace their inner power. Blending poetic imagery with emotional depth, the song is both a call to courage and a source of strength. "Ignite the Fire Within" is an inspiring, introspective piece with lyrics by Ananthasowmya and music by A.S. Vijay. Set against the stillness of a lonely night, the song offers a guiding light to those seeking peace, purpose, and self-realization. Exploring themes of inner spark, love, and wisdom, it encourages listeners to reconnect with their true selves, overcome fear, and embrace their inner power. Blending poetic imagery with emotional depth, the song is both a call to courage and a source of strength. Its repeated line, “Spark your soul with a fire,” inspires listeners to awaken dormant energy, embrace transformation, and move forward with clarity and joy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Ansh examines the impact of facing fears, using soccer and public speaking as examples of growth through challenge. Ansh Sinha is an 8th-grade student at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley with a strong passion for math and physics. He enjoys exploring problem-solving and analytical thinking in school and enjoys learning almost anything. In the future, he aspires to become a lawyer, engineer, or software developer. Beyond academics, Ansh loves helping others in any way he can. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and spending quality time with his family. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx