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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 26 MIN

Stop Fearing Public Speaking: The "Me to We" Mindset Shift with Fursey Gotuaco | #TGV673

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Are you ready to take the "handcuffs" off and find your authentic voice?In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, host Navin Samala sits down with Fursey Gotuaco—a TEDx speaker, Toastmasters World Championship finalist, and seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience.Fursey reveals that the "fear of public speaking" is actually a bundle of deeper insecurities: the fear of being wrong, being alone, or being rejected. He shares his journey from the classroom to the global stage and explains how anyone can move from "Me to We" to create a lasting impact on their audience.In this video, you will learn: ✅ The true psychology behind public speaking anxiety. ✅ How to blend technical speech delivery with emotional intuition. ✅ The "Me to We" framework for audience connection. ✅ Essential skills for speaking in a digital, camera-first world. ✅ Actionable tips to calm pre-speech nerves and own the room.🚀 Subscribe to The Guiding Voice for more conversations that simplify and amplify your journey to success!#PublicSpeaking #Confidence #Leadership #TheGuidingVoice #TGV #CommunicationSkills #Toastmasters #PersonalGrowthChapters00:00 - Introduction: Meet Fursey Gotuaco 00:56 - The Real Definition of Public Speaking Fear 01:37 - Welcome to TGV: Navin Samala's Mission 04:04 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Success, and Mother-in-laws 05:38 - Fursey’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra 07:38 - Transitioning from Classroom Teacher to Speech Coach 08:58 - Common Barriers: Breaking the Emotional Handcuffs 11:10 - From "Me to We": A Transformative Coaching Story 13:14 - The Art vs. Science of Speech Delivery 16:00 - Public Speaking in the Digital Age: Cameras & Vulnerability 20:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Passion, and Pre-speech Nerves 23:09 - One Final Piece of Advice for Aspiring Speakers 24:50 - Trivia Segment: Fun Facts About Public SpeakingConnect with the host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTeluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonKindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to take the "handcuffs" off and find your authentic voice?In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, host Navin Samala sits down with Fursey Gotuaco—a TEDx speaker, Toastmasters World Championship finalist, and seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience.Fursey reveals that the "fear of public speaking" is actually a bundle of deeper insecurities: the fear of being wrong, being alone, or being rejected. He shares his journey from the classroom to the global stage and explains how anyone can move from "Me to We" to create a lasting impact on their audience.In this video, you will learn: ✅ The true psychology behind public speaking anxiety. ✅ How to blend technical speech delivery with emotional intuition. ✅ The "Me to We" framework for audience connection. ✅ Essential skills for speaking in a digital, camera-first world. ✅ Actionable tips to calm pre-speech nerves and own the room.🚀 Subscribe to The Guiding Voice for more conversations that simplify and amplify your journey to success!#PublicSpeaking #Confidence #Leadership #TheGuidingVoice #TGV #CommunicationSkills #Toastmasters #PersonalGrowthChapters00:00 - Introduction: Meet Fursey Gotuaco 00:56 - The Real Definition of Public Speaking Fear 01:37 - Welcome to TGV: Navin Samala's Mission 04:04 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Success, and Mother-in-laws 05:38 - Fursey’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra 07:38 - Transitioning from Classroom Teacher to Speech Coach 08:58 - Common Barriers: Breaking the Emotional Handcuffs 11:10 - From "Me to We": A Transformative Coaching Story 13:14 - The Art vs. Science of Speech Delivery 16:00 - Public Speaking in the Digital Age: Cameras & Vulnerability 20:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Passion, and Pre-speech Nerves 23:09 - One Final Piece of Advice for Aspiring Speakers 24:50 - Trivia Segment: Fun Facts About Public SpeakingConnect with the host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTeluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonKindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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