How To Become a Better Public Speaker in Just 15 Minutes a Day (with Brenden Kumarasamy)

Brendan Kumarasamy, Founder of Master Talk, discusses his experience coaching ambitious executives and entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He stresses the importance of storytelling, body language, vocal tone, and more in communication. He also recommends the random word exercise as a way to help any individual think quickly and logically under pressure. In conclusion, Brendan encourages listeners to not be afraid to explore their passions.[00:00 - 07:27] How to Communicate Effectively• Brendan Kumarasamy is the founder of Master Talk, a coaching business that helps ambitious executives and entrepreneurs become top 1% communicators in their industry.• Brendan started making videos as a side hustle in January 2019 and grew the business to 27,000 subscribers in just four years.• Brendan's main focus is coaching executives and entrepreneurs on how to communicate effectively, but he also offers free information on his YouTube channel.• Brendan recommends starting with one ball (a random word exercise) to help beginners learn how to juggle communication effectively.[07:28 - 14:34] How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking• The first step to overcoming fear is to learn how to walk.• The second step is to become proactive and ask questions every day.• The third step is to send videos messages of appreciation.• The fourth step is to manage fear by understanding it is a different threshold.[14:34 - 21:38] Why You Shouldn't Start Speaking Too Soon• Brenden discusses how his fear of public speaking led to him becoming a speaker, and how his mission-driven mindset has helped him overcome many challenges.• He recommends starting out by giving a presentation to just two people, and then gradually increasing the size of the audience.• He emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself about why one is pursuing public speaking, and advises against making excuses.How to start communicating effectivelyEffective communication is essential for any relationship. Whether you're trying to build a rapport with a new acquaintance, networking for a new job, or just chatting with your family, effective communication is key. Here are some tips on how to start communicating effectively: • Be aware of your body language. Your body language can say a lot about how you're feeling and what you're thinking. Make sure to keep your body relaxed and avoid crossing your arms or legs in an uncomfortable way. • Pay attention to the other person's words and tone of voice. Words and tones of voice can be very important when trying to communicate effectively. Pay attention to the way the other person is speaking, and try to match their tone of voice. If they're angry, try to be calm and reassuring. • Be clear and concise. When you're trying to communicate with someone, it's important to be as clear as possible. Make sure to use short sentences and avoid using jargon or complex vocabulary. If you need more time to explain something, be sure to say so. • Don't take things personally. It can be easy to take things personally when we're trying to communicate with others. But remember that everyone is different, and what one person might find offensive may not bother another person at all. Just try to keep things in perspective and focus on the task at hand rather than on the other person's personality traits.How to be proactive in answering questionsWhen it comes to communication, it's important to be proactive and answer questions as soon as possible. This way, you can avoid any misunderstandings and keep your relationships healthy. Here are a few tips for being proactive in communication: • Make a list of the questions that you're likely to be asked. This will help you prepare for the...