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

Reena D'Souza, formada em engenharia de ciência da computação e ex-funcionária da IBM e da Amazon, conta como encontrou sua vocação diante do público e não atrás de uma tela de computador. Seu professor percebeu o talento dela em uma audição de mestre de cerimônias para o evento anual da faculdade e incentivou-a a apresentar programas para uma emissora de TV local. A palestra, apresentada em um evento TEDx, reúne seis lições de mais de 15 anos de carreira e mais de 1.000 shows ao vivo. Os temas incluem comunicação, adaptabilidade, lidar com críticas, autenticidade e conexão com as pessoas.

• Do trabalho em TI na IBM e Amazon à apresentação de shows ao vivo
• O apoio de um professor e de uma TV local
• Seis lições sobre comunicação e autenticidade

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