Speaking Up: My Journey from Fear to Freedom | DJ | Dong Jiang | TEDxCSTU
From shy and introverted to confident and empowered, Dong Jiang—or better known as DJ—is a serial entrepreneur, lifelong learner, and passionate communicator. In this TEDx talk, he shares his personal journey of transformation through public speaking—from a silent observer to a bold self-expressor.
Having attended over 700+ events and connected with 6,000+ people around the world, DJ reveals how he turned fear into freedom—and how you can too.
Whether you're an introvert, a hidden talent, or someone longing to be heard, his story is a powerful reminder: If he can speak up, so can you.Event: TEDxCSTU
Date: May 18th, 2025
Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU)
Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=dong_jiangSpeaker: Dong Jiang (DJ)
Learn more about the speaker:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dong-dj-jiang/
Check out his webpage: https://www.huajiaodj.com/
Speaker’s channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@HuaJiaoDJOrganizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU
Behind the scenes of TEDxCSTU:
Stories & notes: https://lenijin.com/tedx
More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/
Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_Jin#TEDxCSTU2025 #SelfImprovement #Communication #EffectiveCommunication #Storytelling #StorytellingSkills #Courage #OvercomeFear #OvercomingFear #PublicSpeaking #Motivation #Empowerment #LearningDisclaimer
This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED.
The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED.
Dong Jiang or DJ, a lifelong learner who embodies the spirit of curiosity, growth and sharing. He is deeply involved in AI automation, building AI agents, and the world of no-code development. With a passion for public speaking and communication, he've learned from top mentors and coaches and attended around 700 events, connecting with over 6,000 fascinating individuals, and he’s not only committed to his own growth but also love to helping others improve their communication and public speaking skills 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
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