Sweta Samota is an award-winning book coach, bestselling author, and motivational speaker renowned for transforming the publishing journey of aspiring authors. She was honored with the Global Fame Award 2022 as the “Best Book Coach, Author, and Speaker” for her innovative approach to helping writers publish books without financial investment. A former software engineer, she transitioned from a successful 12-year corporate career to pursue her passion for storytelling and mentoring. Sweta has authored 17 books, including Change-makers, whose foreword was written by Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and launched by luminaries like Javed Akhtar and Nandita Das. Through her “90-day author launchpad” workshops, Sweta has empowered hundreds of writers to craft and self-publish impactful stories. Her work challenges traditional publishing norms, making writing accessible to everyone.Date: 14th December 2024 Venue: Podar International SchoolOrganised by Aahaan Shekhar, Nami Sanghani, Sargam Bijoor & Assad Khatri Sweta Samota is an award-winning book coach, bestselling author, and motivational speaker renowned for transforming the publishing journey of aspiring authors. She was honored with the Global Fame Award 2022 as the “Best Book Coach, Author, and Speaker” for her innovative approach to helping writers publish books without financial investment. A former software engineer, she transitioned from a successful 12-year corporate career to pursue her passion for storytelling and mentoring.Sweta has authored 11 books, including Changemakers, whose foreword was written by Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and launched by luminaries like Javed Akhtar and Nandita Das. Through her “Most Trusted Author” workshops, Sweta has empowered hundreds of writers to craft and self-publish impactful stories.A dynamic speaker and entrepreneur, Sweta’s mission is to democratize the publishing process, inspire creativity, and leave a lasting impact on the literary world. 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

If pets treat us like their parents, shouldn't we treat them like our children. Jamie Martin BSc (Hons), PGCert is an award-winning sales professional, Modern Sales Expert & Trainer, cocreator of a B2B sales e-Learning course, as well as an author, podcaster. Jamie is passionate about sales strategy, LinkedIn, social media, and sales training to help businesses improve their revenue and processes. Focusing on selling to different personalities! Jamie helps streamline business sales strategy - enhancing a strategic approach to selling, resources, developing employees' sales skills, ICT/materials utilised during the sales process, etc. Jamie delivers modern LinkedIn training, sales training (full sales cycle) including social media marketing/prospecting, lead generation, new business conversion, client relationship management, negotiation, as well as my own pioneering programme - Sales Psychology. 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

Cornelia Hersland invites us to try out some anthropological participant observation techniques to let us experience the link between the observant mind and flow theory. Cornelia Hersland is a selfemployed social anthropologist, artist and DJ working to develop innovative qualitative methodologies that bridge art and anthropology through creative projects. 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

Avika Jain in her talk explores the dual nature of social media, highlighting its potential as a tool for connection, education, and business while warning of its addictive and isolating effects. It emphasizes the importance of balance, advocating for digital detox, and meaningful interactions with loved ones. The speaker underscores the need for mindful use, leveraging social media's benefits without succumbing to its pitfalls, and encourages self-awareness and purposeful engagement to foster healthier habits in the digital age. Avika Jain, is a prodigious girl, international speaker, theme dancer, storyteller, incredible orator, and Guinness World Record Holder, with a mind as sharp as a diamond and an intellect that defies the confines of her age. Avika Jain, with her precocious intellect and insatiable thirst for knowledge, embodies the very essence of genius. She participates actively in keynote speaking, dancing, singing, rangoli making, and drawing competitions. She has been part of multiple summits like International Student Exchange Programs, Global Youth Conference, Knowledge Camps, Pet Festivals, and Youth Ambassadorships. 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

Beautiful couple Mr. and Mrs. Shah explains how synergy is the secrete behind their inspiring art work as well as their lasting and fulfilling relationship. Mrs. and Mr. Shah are artists of high caliber in the fields of art and music respectively. Mr. Shah is a vocalist and guitarist where as Mrs. Shah is an artist. Mr. Shah plays Indian Classical Songs on “Hawaiian Guitar” called as “Slide Guitar”. He has been learning music for 35 years under the tutelage of Shri Emu Desai, a mandolin maestro. Mrs. Krupa Shah is an expert showcasing finesse and flair for art. Her work portrays beauty in nature. She has learnt art from renowned artist like Shri Natu Parikh and Shri Bhavesh Zala. She has exhibited her art in private collections in Switzerland, USA, India. 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

Dr. Cristian Andrei ne arată că ghinionul și norocul sunt fețele aceleiași monede, într-o relație fascinantă, aproape cuantică. Cât noroc ne trebuie într-o viață? Cât ghinion? Inspirat de paradoxul Pisicii lui Schrödinger, Dr. Andrei explorează felul în care mintea noastră percepe miracolele, responsabilitatea și sensul vieții. Un discurs captivant care ne invită să ieșim din misticism și să înțelegem că miracolul este, de fapt, rezultatul implicării, curiozității și colaborării umane. Dr. Cristian Andrei, absolvent al UMF Tg. Mureș, este neuropsihiatru, psihoterapeut și autor, cu o carieră dedicată sprijinirii și educării persoanelor aflate în dezvoltare sau în dificultate. Activează la Institutul de Relații Umane din București, dar și în licee, facultăți, comunități vulnerabile, mass-media și spațiul virtual, unde promovează sănătatea mentală și prevenirea adicțiilor.Dr. Cristian Andrei este cunoscut pentru cercetarea în domeniul fractal și pentru formarea specialiștilor în educație pentru sănătate și psihoterapie. În prezent, lucrează la două cărți: “Nu știi nimic!”, despre comunicarea cu adolescenții, și “Teritoriul virtual”, explorând impactul lumii digitale.Cărțile sale recente includ “Harta femeii”, care abordează partea misogină a bărbatului, și “Am fost odată, ca niciodată”, despre psihologia copilului, lucrări care evidențiază complexitatea relațiilor umane și pe care le prezintă și la acest eveniment. 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