In this insightful exploration of personal development, this TEDx speech reveals how internal barriers and self-confidence are deeply rooted in childhood experiences, particularly shaped by parental interactions. Drawing from a powerful metaphor of a child learning to walk - falling yet persistently rising with parental support - the narrative emphasizes that our self-belief is fundamentally constructed through early experiences of encouragement and support. Parents play a critical role in either fostering resilience or inadvertently creating self-doubt through their approach to a child's attempts and failures. The key message is that internal barriers are not fixed limitations, but learned responses that can be consciously reshaped through self-awareness, compassionate self-talk, and deliberate action. By recognizing the origins of our fears, challenging negative narratives, and taking small, courageous steps outside our comfort zones, we can gradually build genuine self-confidence. Ultimately, this journey of overcoming internal barriers is not just a personal transformation, but a powerful way to break generational patterns of self-limitation, turning our potential into a dynamic landscape of continuous growth and self-belief. Olga Ibragimova is a seasoned practical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the coordinator of the Student Support Department at The Uzbek International School Invento. Her life's work focuses on one profound question: How does a woman's confidence influence the development of her child's personality?Throughout her career, Olga has: ✔ Worked in an orphanage, providing crucial emotional support to children without families, helping them find inner strength. ✔ Led numerous consultations with families, guiding mothers on how to foster confidence and instill it in their children. ✔ Conducted extensive research on the impact of maternal insecurity and developed practical strategies to empower mothers and change their outlook for the better. 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

„Sunt profesor și atât” spune Bogdan Rațiu la începutul discursului său. El se apleacă asupra propriei călătorii identitare ca dascăl și vorbește despre schimbarea de paradigmă pe care a ales să o facă pentru a-i provoca pe ceilalți „la creștere și la dezvoltare”, dar și despre „plăcile tectonice” pe care le construiește pentru a-și ajuta elevii să-și găsească și să-și cultive propria voce. BOGDAN RAȚIU este doctor în filologie și cadru didactic al Universității de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade”. Este director-adjunct în cadrul liceului universității, vicepreședinte al Asociației profesorilor de limba și literatura română „Ioana Em. Petrescu” din Cluj-Napoca, profesor laureat MERITO pentru inovație în educație, iar în 2022 a primit titlul de cetățean de onoare al orașului Târgu Mureș. Este coautor de manuale, atât în România, cât și în Republica Moldova, de resurse didactice și de auxiliare (nivel primar, gimnazial, liceal), de programe școlare, autor de cărți și studii de specialitate, precum și de articole de opinie. De asemenea, este fondatorul unui centru educațional și susține workshopuri, ateliere și conferințe în domeniul educațional în manifestări naționale și internaționale. 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

Într-un discurs manifest despre rolul inoculării speranței în tratarea personalităților dificile, Cosmin Popa pledează pentru destigmatizare, pentru înlăturarea etichetelor care încorsetează individul și blochează vindecarea. De pe poziția psihologului clinician și a psihoterapeutului de orientare cognitiv-comportamentală, Cosmin Popa își ancorează discursul în acceptarea activă și constructivă a sinelui, dar și în deschiderea către celălalt. ca pași esențiali, pe care, spune el, trebuie să îi urmăm pentru a putea schimba ceva. Conf. univ. dr. Cosmin Popa este cadru didactic la Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș, psiholog clinician și psihoterapeut de orientare cognitiv-comportamentală, certificat și afiliat la Beck Institute of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, SUA. De asemenea, este doctor în medicină, domeniul psihiatrie, având o experiență clinică de peste 17 ani în domeniul sănătății mintale. Este și supervizor certificat de către Colegiul Psihologilor din România, în psihologică clinică și în psihoterapie cognitiv-comportamentală. Din anul 2022 este vicepreședinte, ales, al Comisiei de Psihologie Clinică și Psihoterapie și membru al Comitetului Director al Colegiului Psihologilor din România. 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

NOTE: This talk discusses pregnancy loss by miscarriage and abortion and contains some graphic details.When it comes to pregnancy loss and abortion, our society often speaks out or remains silent, trapping countless individuals in cycles of isolation and shame. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, this talk explores how different communities and individuals navigate conversations about pregnancy endings – whether by choice or circumstance – and challenges us to move beyond judgment to a place of deep understanding and support. By sharing authentic stories and examining our own biases, we can shatter the stigma that keeps so many silent, empowering others to add their voices to this vital conversation and build a more compassionate community where every person's reproductive journey is met with empathy rather than judgment.After growing up in a small-town faith community, Elisabeth went on to earn both her undergraduate and graduated degrees from Northwest University with the hope of continuing on much further in her studies. But as it does for all of us, the journey of motherhood became the most formative of her life as she navigated 2 high risk pregnancies resulting in unexpected 2nd trimester terminations. She has spent the last 16 years teaching at the university level and writing about the ways that faith collides with questions of reproductive justice, gender, and parenting.Most recently, Elisabeth has been teaching at Whitworth University and working as a Parent Coach for parents whose children are various navigating medical complexities. In her spare time, she enjoys life with her girls.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 the future of medicine lies in a virus designed to heal, not harm? In this gripping talk, Ukrainian scientist, Yulia, shares how bacteriophages - viruses that target and destroy harmful bacteria - could help solve antibiotic resistance. From working through missile attacks to driving innovation in a war zone, she shows how resilience and science can shape a healthier future.Yuliia Lohvynenko is a senior regulatory affairs specialist at a biotechnology company based in Lincoln, UK. She focuses on developing dossiers for bacteriophage-based technologies as novel antimicrobials to improve the welfare of both humans and animals and on researching development strategies. With a background in biotechnology, ecobiotechnology, genetic engineering, plant-based technology, pharmaceutical production, and veterinary product manufacturing, Yuliia has been working in international regulatory affairs since 2018. Her expertise spans multiple disciplines, ensuring the safe and effective implementation of cutting-edge biotechnological innovations. Yuliia’s work promotes environmentally sustainable and targeted therapies that enhance the health and well-being of both animals and humans. 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 anger wasn’t something to fear, but something to fuel us? In this passionate talk, Gabby shares how her righteous anger at systemic failure has become a call to action for intergenerational justice. Drawing from her own experience and the voices of the young people she supports, she exposes how society has pulled up the ladder—and challenges us to rebuild it, rung by rung, by listening to youth, empowering their voices, and making long-term decisions for a shared future.Gabby Wright is the Project Coordinator at The Network Lincoln, a charity supporting young people as they transition through early adulthood. Trained in counselling as well as information, advice and guidance, she’s been working with The Network since 2018 where she refocused the delivery to include person-centred careers advice, support and mentoring. The Network supports on average 200 young people minimum a year. In this work we have spotted common themes around systemic and intergenerational inequalities and injustices that fill Gabby with a quietly burning rage. In partnership with LocalMotion she is working to co-produce with the young people of Lincoln a research and systems change movement called Raising Young Voices, to level the playing field for young people who have been left disproportionately impacted by previous policy and funding decisions and ultimately create a new, equitable, intergenerational social contract for our younger generations. 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