The Talking Bug That Bit Me: The Mic Is Yours, Now Earn the Room | Reena D'Souza | TEDxBMSITM

Reena D'Souza, graduada en ingeniería informática que trabajó en IBM y Amazon, relata cómo descubrió su vocación frente al público y no frente a una pantalla. Su profesor reconoció su talento en una audición de presentadores para el evento anual de su universidad y la animó a presentar programas para una cadena de televisión local. La charla, pronunciada en un evento TEDx, reúne seis lecciones extraídas de más de 15 años de carrera y más de 1.000 programas en directo. Aborda la comunicación, la adaptabilidad, la gestión de las críticas, la autenticidad y la conexión con las personas.

• Del trabajo técnico en IBM y Amazon a presentar espectáculos en vivo
• El apoyo de un profesor y de una televisión local
• Seis lecciones sobre comunicación y autenticidad

What happens when a little girl who can’t stop talking turns her passion into her profession? From tech support at IBM and Amazon to commanding global stages, sports stadiums, and television screens, Reena D’Souza shares how the “talking bug” changed her life. Drawing from 15+ years and 1,000+ live shows, she reveals six powerful lessons about communication, adaptability, embracing criticism, staying authentic, and connecting with people. Her biggest discovery? Speaking is a skill. Connecting is an art. And earning the room is a responsibility. An inspiring reminder to believe in your dreams, find your own “bug,” and turn your passion into purpose. A computer science engineering graduate who worked at IBM and Amazon, Reena discovered that her real calling was not behind a computer screen, but in front of an audience. Her professor, Gerard D’Souza of MITE, Moodbidri, recognised her talent during a college annual-day MC audition and encouraged her to anchor for the local television network Namma TV. Live and recorded shows, followed by a dance reality show, helped her find her voice and her purpose. A defining breakthrough came when she hosted an Amazon event in the presence of Jeff Bezos. Today, she has hosted 1,000+ shows across a 15+ year career. 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