Rugby World Cup winner and Olympian Heather Fisher discusses what identity means as a woman who looks and feels different.Under the scrutiny of world-class performance systems from the age of 16, her journey to self-discovery has been a bumpy one and rarely in her control.25 years on she finally feels able to be herself and is ready to share a whistlestop insight about into her story. Birmingham-based Rugby World Cup winner and former GB bobsledder, Heather is an accomplished elite athlete, motivational speaker, LGBT advocate and media personality.After a difficult start in life and teenage struggles with anorexia , Heather quickly found she excelled in the sports arena. Breaking her back in four places in her late 20s left her in a full-body cast for 18 months and triggered alopecia which impacted her self-confidence and perception of herself. Never to be held down, she returned to win win the 2014 Rugby World Cup and four Six Nations, medalling at the Commonwealth Games and representing Team GB in the Olympic Games Rio 2016.Since retiring as an athlete, she has become an accomplished motivational speaker, MC an event host and has taken on a number of TV and radio opportunities. Building on her stint on Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, she became a celebrity warrior on BBC survival show Go Hard or Go Home. Heather also does extensive charity work raising money for young people with autism and for those with alopecia. 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

What if saving the world didn’t require grand gestures—just helping one person every day? In this moving talk, Matt Halloran shares three simple ways to create lasting impact: through your words, your actions, and your presence. Grounded in real stories of love, trauma, and human connection, this is a call to start a ripple effect of HOPE—Helping One Person Every day. Matt Halloran, MSHS, is a soulful storyteller, bestselling author, and advocate for boundless human connection. With a deep belief in the power of love to heal and unite, Matt has dedicated his life to inspiring others to listen deeply and live authentically. His book, Shut the F Up and Listen, is a heartfelt invitation to quiet the noise and open ourselves to the beauty of human connection. Having appeared on over 1,000 podcasts, Matt brings a unique blend of warmth, wisdom, and a touch of rebellious kindness to every stage he graces. In his upcoming TED talk, Matt explores the transformative power of loving people simply for being human—an idea rooted in compassion, unity, and radical acceptance. With every word, he invites us all to live more lovingly, reminding us that the world changes when we choose to love first. 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 a world obsessed with what we'll leave behind - wealth, achievements, digital footprints, we're overlooking the most powerful inheritance we're already passing down. Through intimate stories spanning multiple continents and three generations, Dr. Michelle Machado reveals a hidden pattern that's silently shaping our children's future. This isn't just another talk about technology or parenting - it's a talk that will change how you see yourself, your relationships and the invisible legacy you create Dr. Michelle Machado is an international speaker, mindset expert, NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant and founder of Luminara Academy. Her first TEDx talk, “The One Skill AI Can’t Replace,” went viral for its powerful message on the rising crisis of disconnection in a tech-saturated world, sparking global conversations about the future of human connection. With a PhD, MBA and nearly two decades of leadership and lived experience across four continents, Michelle brings rare perspective and personal depth to every stage. She’s the creator of the Human Connection Framework, a transformative model that helps people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them. Michelle has spoken at global events including DeepFest/LEAP in Saudi Arabia and is on a mission to shift the narrative from performance to presence. From boardrooms to classrooms, Michelle challenges us to pause, reflect and lead with intention, because in a world of noise, presence is the revolution. 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

Siempre nos dicen que el amor propio es la base de todo, pero ¿cómo se construye realmente? ¿Por dónde se empieza? La mayoría nos deja con preguntas, pero pocas veces con respuestas claras Es psicólogo educativo certificado por la FIFA y experto en psicología sistémica. Incursionó en el campo del desarrollo humano a los 19 años y comenzó su carrera como facilitador a los 22. Desde entonces ha profundizado sus conocimientos en diferentes áreas psicológicas, ontológicas y de crecimiento personal. 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 2023, Mike faced a life-altering event that would challenge even the strongest among us. Yet by 2024, inspired by the resilience of his hero, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, he emerged not bitter — but better. In this unforgettable talk, Mike shares a powerful journey. It’s a story that will make you laugh, make you cry, and stay with you long after the final word. On February 13, 1985, my wife Angela fell 150 feet off a mountain in Durango, Colorado, breaking nearly every bone in her body. 38 years later, all the compounding medical problems came to a crescendo, as she passed away on December 28, 2023.How I managed to LET GO of her and rebuild my life after a wonderful 35 years with the first and only girlfriend of my entire life is based on the 1914 story of the Endurance expedition, where Ernest Shackleton led 27 others home safely after being shipwrecked and stranded in Antarctica for 2 years.I literally learned from Shackleton how to LET GO, see difficulty differently and how to choose better over bitter in bad moments. This story is one that will make you laugh and cry. Most important, it’s one you’ll never forget as you too live through your own Antarctic moments. 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

Hayatta bu kadar çok yaşanılması gereken şey varken neden tek bir şey olalım ki? İşte Türkiye'nin en büyük lise bilim topluluğunun kurucu başkanından vizyoner bir "her şey olma" konuşması! Abdullah Elçi, a 17-year-old high school student, is interested in biology and bioinformatics. He analyzes genetic data and studies biological systems in depth. He has organized scientific organizations and led projects reaching thousands of students. Through the Meteor Club Community he founded, he created educational programs in different disciplines and organized activities in areas such as technology, artificial intelligence and space exploration. He has participated in many national and international competitions and programs and won various awards. In addition to his education, he stands out with his sensitivity to social problems and takes an active role in bringing young people together with science. Continuing to develop himself in different fields, Abdullah is a dreamer who looks to the future with hope with his scientific curiosity. 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