From Tears to TEDx: How I overcame Stage Fear | Partha Pratim Saikia | TEDxAssam University

From Tears to TEDx: How I Overcame My Stage Fear

Nine years ago, I stood on this very stage and left in tears, crippled by fear, self-doubt, and anxiety. Today, I return not as the same person, but as a TEDx speaker, filled with gratitude, strength, and a voice I once thought I didn’t have.

In this video, I share my journey of overcoming stage fright, a story of transformation that highlights the power of self-belief, resilience, and purposeful growth. If you’ve ever been afraid to speak up, perform, or simply take space in the world, this talk is for you.

I explore five powerful strategies that helped me conquer my fear:

Prepare Like Crazy – Confidence comes from relentless preparation.

Clap for Others – Encouraging others builds your own courage.

Filter What You Listen To – Not every opinion deserves space in your mind.

Boil Yourself with Hard Work – There’s no substitute for effort.

Never Stop Learning – Growth is continuous, and so is confidence.

Beyond public speaking, this talk touches on deeper themes of self-worth, healing, and how facing our past can shape a more empowered future. I ended my speech with the words: “Nine years ago, I left this stage with tears. Today, I leave it with gratitude. Because it reminds me—we all have a voice, we all have a stage, and we all can overcome.”

Let this story be a reminder: you’re more powerful than your fear. Partha Pratim Saikia is an Assistant Professor at ICFAI University, Tripura, and a UGC-NET qualified management scholar. A Gold Medalist in MBA and Silver Medalist in B.Tech, his research focuses on supply chain management in Assam’s tea gardens—earning Best Paper Awards at IBS Kolkata and Assam University. With over three years of industry experience and accolades like Best Speaker in an Inter-University Competition, he bridges academic rigor with practical and communication excellence 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

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