Sharing my personal journey of growth and transformation, I reflect on how we navigate the tension between societal expectations and personal fulfilment. From stepping outside comfort zones to redefining success, — I invite you to consider what it means to design a life rooted in authenticity. Jette Stolte, Head Prefect at St. George’s The British International School, brings leadership, empathy, and curiosity to everything she does. Leading the school’s Model United Nations Club, she thrives in dynamic, collaborative spaces where complex ideas become bold action. Known for connecting with others and embracing creative problem-solving, she is dedicated to building inclusive, purpose-driven communities. 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

How are diet affects not only our physical but also our mental health. As a high school student with an interest in biology, chemistry and psychology, she is motivated to explore the workings of the human body, hopefully laying a foundation for her future studies in the medical field. Through volunteering experiences in a hospital and a global community, she has witnessed the effects of transformative healthcare. Like many students, she has experienced academic stress and pressure, sparking her curiosity to understand these challenges in new innovative ways. 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

Conversations about gender equality are louder than ever. Yet amid the headlines, hashtags, and heated debates, how often do we pause to ask: Why are certain jobs still tied to gender? And why do outdated stereotypes continue to exist in modern spaces? This isn’t just about chasing titles or breaking milestones—it’s about noticing the invisible barriers we’ve been conditioned to overlook. I invite you to step back, look beyond the labels, and question who belongs where—and why. Calista Kardos, Prefect at St. George's The British International School, is a passionate advocate for gender equality and a driven student leader. As Editor of the Yearbook Club and a dedicated member of the Football Club, she thrives in both creative and competitive environments. Through mentoring younger students, Calista empowers others to break boundaries and rise beyond stereotypes— a belief she’s brought to life by thriving in a sport where women are often underrepresented. 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

Do companies need to atone for their historic participation in wars, genocides, slavery, or ecological destruction? Sarah Federman, a former business executive turned conflict resolution professor, has chased answers to this question for fifteen years. She studies how companies respond to their pasts, or don’t, and why this matters. #tedxsandiego #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker #Genocides #CorporateAccountabilityDr. Sarah Federman, an Associate Professor at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies, studies the intersection of business and mass atrocity. She wrote the award-winning Transformative Negotiation: Strategies for Everyday Change and Equitable Futures (University of California Press, 2023) and the award-winning Last Train to Auschwitz: The French National Railways and the Journey to Accountability (University of Wisconsin 2021).In addition to two co-authored anthologies, she has also written for the Harvard Business Review and Journal of Business Ethics. Federman testified twice before Congress concerning the responsibility of U.S. banks to respond to their slavery ties. Federman comes to this work after a decade as an international advertising executive working in over 10 countries, engaging with companies such as Google, Discovery, Bloomberg and NFL.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

Il mondo è dei curiosi. Un affascinante ed inaspettato percorso di crescita e conoscenza originato da domande sempre più complesse, generate da fenomeni che sfuggivano ai modelli precostituiti. Spinta dalla determinazione e dal desiderio di aiutare chi lotta per la sopravvivenza, quello della Prof. Pantaleo è il racconto di un’inaspettato e tenace percorso lungo strade invisibili agli occhi dei più, che l’ha condotta dalla scoperta di un nuovo farmaco antimalarico alle missioni spaziali. Professoressa di Fisiologia all’Università di Sassari, ha dedicato la sua carriera allo studio delle malattie emolitiche ereditarie e alla lotta contro la malaria, contribuendo allo sviluppo di nuovi farmaci sperimentati sul campo in Asia ed in Africa. È autrice di numerose pubblicazioni internazionali, e titolare di brevetti che spaziano dalle biotecnologie ai farmaci innovativi. Ė direttrice della Scuola di Specializzazione in Scienze dell’Alimentazione e vicepresidente della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale, una delle più antiche realtà scientifiche del Paese. È conosciuta come la “Professoressa dello Spazio” per le sue ricerche su spirulina, l’“oro verde”: un’alga capace non solo di nutrire, ma anche di catturare CO₂ e purificare l’aria, con applicazioni che vanno dall’alimentazione funzionale alle missioni aerospaziali. Antonella Pantaleo attraversa con coraggio i confini tra biologia, ambiente e tecnologia, alla ricerca di una scienza che non si limiti a spiegare il mondo, ma che possa trasformarlo. 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

Vuoi essere preda delle tue emozioni e subirle o imparare a risolverle vivendo sempre di più quelle piacevoli e produttive? Impara a risolvere le emozioni dolorose e a sviluppare abitudini emozionali produttive e impara ad entrare nello stato emozionale che desideri! Mauro Pepe è un ingegnere con una visione rivoluzionaria: applicare la precisione metodologica del mondo scientifico alla complessità delle emozioni umane. Da oltre 25 anni, unisce la sua formazione tecnica alla passione per la crescita personale, guidando individui e organizzazioni verso una trasformazione autentica e duratura. La sua carriera, iniziata tra numeri e progetti, ha preso una svolta inattesa quando ha riconosciuto un denominatore comune tra ingegneria e vita interiore: l’importanza di strutture solide e processi replicabili. Questo insight lo ha portato a sviluppare il protocollo "Ginnastica Emozionale", un approccio innovativo che trasforma le emozioni in "muscoli" da allenare. Attraverso esercizi pratici e mirati, il metodo aiuta a gestire stress, paure e blocchi interiori, convertendoli in risorse per agire con consapevolezza e resilienza. 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