Public Speaking
The Journey That Began On The Red Dot
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TEDxYouth@Tokyo
Narcissism: A Tool For Growth | Kanak Arjunwadkar | January 2022
From the myths of Ancient Greece to the leaders of today’s corporate world, narcissists are seen as irritating and self-centered. But is being a narcissist really a bad thing? Kanak Arjunwadkar takes an in-depth look at how we see ourselves and others in our “narcissism epidemic” — and how we should differentiate healthy forms of narcissism from those that are toxic. Kanak wants to stress that it is too wasteful to leave narcissism as a flawed character trait, and that we must reconsider it as a potential means to achieve success.
Narcissism: A Tool For Growth | Kanak Arjunwadkar | Kanto Plains Speech Informative Gold 2023
TEDxYouth@GIISTokyo
Is Japan in a cultural dilemma? | Kanak Arjunwadkar | October 2021
What will tomorrow look like in Japan? Can we be certain walking towards times of unpredictability? Growing up in this country, how will things have to change? Japan’s culture and mentality are rather conservative. Although this is not necessarily a bad thing, it is a barrier to societal growth. By highlighting the Japanese mentality and the phenomenon of 迷惑 (being bothersome to others), Kanak will show how Japan can move towards progress as a society. As an avid language learner who has had the chance to live in many different countries, she will also use her unique past to touch on how languages are the gateway to understanding cultures.