If you told me three years ago today that I'd be standing on stage speaking in front of all of you, I probably would have laughed. Or more realistically, I would have thought you mistook me for someone else. Back then, I was the quiet student, the one who would rather blend into the background than speak up, especially when it came to anything spontaneous.Public speaking wasn't just uncomfortable. It was something I actively avoided. In group projects, I had a system.Do the work. let someone else present. T ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] What do you think is a common threat. between all speakers, the ones you have heard so far and the ones you will hear after you. Help me out if you can please.What do you think is a common thing between all the speakers. Speech beautiful. Thank you.Spiral journey story beautiful. Thank you. How many of you heard you would say that all of the speakers we are using a beautiful instrument called our voice to share our message from the stage.Are your hands. Thank you. And how many of ...

[संगीत] ह्यूमंस, वी लव शेयरिंग, वी लव शेयरिंग आर स्टोरीज, वी लव गेटिंग सीन, गेटिंग हर्ड। एंड आइ थिंक दिस फैक्ट बिकम्स अ लिटिल मोर ब्यूटीफुल व्हेन यू रियलाइज देयर इज़ नो बॉडी इन दिस रूम, नो टू पीपल हु हैव द सेम स्टोरी टू शेयर। एट एव्री गिवन पॉइंट द वर्ल्ड इज स्टैंडिंग ऑन एन ओपोरर्चुनिटी मिलियंस ऑफ ओपोरर्चुनिटीज टू गेन मोर विज़डम, मोर इनसाइट एंड ऐड इट टू देयर ट्रेजर। सैडली दो, आय मीन क्वाइट अनफॉर्चुनेटली, वी हैव ऑल बीन टॉट टू हाइड, नो मैटर व्हाट इट। एट एनी गिवन पॉइंट, वी हैव मिलियंस ऑफ़ अपॉर्च्यूनिटीज़ टू ऐड मोर ...

Personal Transformation & Overcoming Fear - The speaker shares a personal journey from being shy, introverted, and insecure to becoming a confident public speaker, emphasizing that transformation is possible [1] - The speaker highlights the importance of cognitive reframing, which involves changing the way one perceives and interprets situations to see them in a more positive and constructive light [3] - The speaker provides three simple ways to reframe negative thoughts: adding "yet" to statements like "I'm stupid," viewing public speaking as a chance to grow, and focusing on personal growth rather than comparing oneself to others [5][6][7] Mentorship & Personal Growth - The speaker emphasizes the impact of a mentor, Mr H Koka, who helped him overcome his insecurities and transform his life [1] - The speaker learned valuable lessons about psychology, mindset, career skills, and life from his mentor's agency [3] - The speaker highlights the importance of focusing on future-oriented self, setting goals for personal and professional development [8] Impact & Legacy - The speaker emphasizes that the memories and feelings one leaves for others are more important than the exact words spoken [11] - The speaker encourages providing encouragement and support to others, as small acts of kindness can transform someone's life [11] - The speaker shares a Chinese proverb that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is right now, encouraging action and growth [11]

Personal Transformation & Growth - The speaker shares a personal journey from being shy and introverted to becoming a confident public speaker, emphasizing that transformation is possible for everyone [1] - The speaker highlights the concept of cognitive reframing as a tool to change perspectives and overcome challenges [3][4] - The speaker suggests practical ways to reframe negative thoughts, such as adding "yet" to statements like "I'm stupid" and viewing public speaking as a chance to grow [5][6] - The speaker encourages focusing on personal growth and future aspirations rather than comparing oneself to others [7][8] Mentorship & Impact - The speaker emphasizes the importance of mentorship, citing Mr H Koka as a key figure who helped him transform his life [1][2] - The speaker highlights the lasting impact of kindness and encouragement on others, suggesting that small gestures can transform lives [11] - The speaker shares a lesson learned about love, emphasizing the importance of being authentic and that genuine love values who you are [9][10] Overcoming Fear & Embracing Opportunity - The speaker encourages the audience to embrace opportunities for growth, even if they feel afraid or inadequate [1][6] - The speaker emphasizes that taking action, even imperfectly, is better than inaction [6] - The speaker uses the Chinese proverb about planting a tree to illustrate that the best time to start is now [11]

Key Takeaways on Soft Skills - Soft skills are crucial for career and business success, not just for LinkedIn profiles [2] - Soft skills can determine the success or failure of a project [3] - Soft skills are about effective interaction and collaboration, not just being nice [5] - Soft skills are increasingly important in the age of AI and automation, as they are difficult for machines to replicate [6] Developing Soft Skills - Public speaking can be improved through practice, starting with small updates in meetings [7] - Active listening involves understanding the speaker, not just hearing them [7] - Feedback should be sought not only on work but also on communication skills (clarity, audibility, helpfulness) [8] - Empathy is important; consider the other person's feelings before arguing [8] - Learning from others through books, talks, and observing great communicators is beneficial [9] - Focus on developing one skill at a time for better results [9] Importance in Professional Context - Developers are often promoted for their people skills in addition to their technical skills [6] - Well-pitched average ideas can outperform brilliant ones [6] - The ability to connect, collaborate, lead, and communicate is crucial for career advancement [11] - Soft skills are essential for turning good people into great leaders and good teams into unforgettable ones [12]

So, hi guys. Say your line. You need to be convincing and make everyone believe you.Okay, I'll do that. I'll do that. So, today I've got me and Alistister here today.We've got something of some importance to to tell you. You know, talk about cooking. It's like a message to give you, but it's not really a message.Pause. Guys, is this you. Do you struggle with speaking to people persuasively.What you just saw was an example of exactly what not to do. So, what should we do. How should we act in social situatio ...

[Applause] 23rd of September 2023, my father received an email from my school. It said my family and I were invited to the school awards dinner. He looked at the email, then at me. He was a tad bit confused and maybe even a little bit concerned. We thought the email wasn't meant for me. So, naturally, he asked me to check in with the school, and I did. I sent the most awkward email ever. Hi, just curious. Was this email actually meant for me? It'd be great if you could check and let me know as soon as possi ...

Core Message - Fear is presented as a common human experience that can be overcome [1][2] - Facing fears is portrayed as an opportunity for personal growth and resilience [4][6] - Overcoming fear leads to self-discovery and the realization of untapped potential [6] Overcoming Fear - The speech emphasizes the importance of confronting fears to unlock personal potential [2][10] - The speaker shares a personal anecdote of overcoming the fear of public speaking [4][5][6] - The speaker's experience demonstrates that facing fears builds confidence and diminishes their power [5][6] Inspiration and Motivation - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's life is presented as an example of overcoming adversity and achieving success [7][8][9] - Dr Kalam's quote highlights that failure is a part of the learning process [9] - The speech encourages the audience to step into their fears and inspire others [10]

Are we born as good communicators or do simple words still have an impact. On Mother's Day, I was telling my wife, Grace, a university instructor, how it was obvious that our four-year-old son, Rai, feels comfortable speaking in front of an audience at his school ceremony. I thought that given what we do in life, he kind of enjoys using a microphone in public.However, she reminded me how both of us were completely different not so long ago. And this got me thinking about my sophomore year when a group of st ...