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Talk Your Way Up
by Vikas and Harith
Ever wondered why the leaders and top-level executives always seem to have a perfectly crafted response regardless of what you ask them? What is the secret sauce that these people in suits are born with? It's said that the higher up you climb, the more it matters what you say! Talk Your Way Up; A podcast series that explores, in-depth, all aspects of your communication skills - right from making interesting small talk to telling evocative stories and engaging an audience. Be it on stage or in front of the coffee machine. The hosts along with renowned guests will take you through their experiences and share powerful, actionable tips that can be a part of your verbal arsenal right away. Are you ready to have words just slide off your tongue gracefully and enrich any conversation? Then Let's get started!
Episodes
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Assertive Series Part 3 - Saying No
Every now and then we catch ourselves wanting to say something to a friend or a colleague that can potentially hurt them. So more often than not, we just end up keeping quite. Is there a way in which we can provide constructive feedback to others in a way that's helpful but not hurtful? Of…
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Assertive Series Part 2 - Handling Compliments
Most of us grow up fearing and avoiding conflict with others. Sometimes the perception of others becomes much more essential than our own perception of ourselves. That mindset can truly be kryptonite for effective communication. It can hinder us from expressing our wants and needs and often…
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Assertive Series Part 1 - The Three Styles
Most of us grow up fearing and avoiding conflict with others. Sometimes the perception of others becomes much more essential than our own perception of ourselves. That mindset can truly be kryptonite for effective communication. It can hinder us from expressing our wants and needs and often…
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Exercises to be a Social Person
We've all admired those people who can just walk into a room and initiate a conversation with just about anyone. And what's even more endearing is how comfortable they are in their own skin while doing so. We can safely say that they're just a social person. But what if you're not social. And…
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What if I'm a boring person - Part 2
Group discussions are always intimidating. You need to captivate more people, be louder and be more energetic. Have you ever felt that you were the silent one in a group discussion? Have you felt that you want to speak up but something just stops you? What is it? What could it be? In this 2-part...
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What if I'm a boring person
What if I'm a boring person and have nothing interesting to say? How do I become an interesting conversationalist? In this episode, we answer a question on a Reddit thread at r/socialskills about the fear of being "boring". The original post on the thread had posted the following question: The…
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Reducing your filler words
Do you think 'Ah', 'Ums', 'ands' are pulling down the caliber of your message? Is it really necessary to reduce our filler words? Well it definitely is but there is another magical entity which takes precedence over crutch words. Find out what that entity is and some actionable tips to reduce…
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Develop Fluency in English ft. Annapoorni TS
The backbone of communication is the language used to convey our messages. It's the medium that channelizes our thoughts and emotions. So developing solid control and fluency is essential in our journey to become a better speaker. In this episode, we have a seasoned English Instructor who has…
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How Reading and Writing can make you a better Speaker
Ask any eloquent speaker what are some habits that have helped them become the speaker they are and you'll always hear - Reading and Writing. These are two crucial habits that are absolute life changers when it comes to organizing the thoughts of an otherwise chaotic mind. And an organized mind…
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Enhancing your Spoken Vocabulary
There is a wide gap between the words we know and the words we use. Is there anything we can do to bridge this gap so we unleash the true potential of our vocabulary? Sometimes the difference between persuading someone and pushing them away could just lie in the words you use. Join in on this...
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Inside an Interviewer's Mind ft. Manish Khanolkar
How crucial is your communication skills during an interview? Why do the interviewers ask what they ask? How can you tick all the boxes in their check-list? Get a first-hand perspective from an HR Consultant about what is expected of a candidate in a job interview. Manish Khanolkar, a…
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Job Interviews
It would be an understatement to say that job interviews make many people anxious. But it doesn't have to be that way! While we prepare for days on the subject of the interview, tuning our communication skills often takes a backseat and this becomes the defining factor in whether or not we get…
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High Energy Delivery ft. DTM Aalap Mehta
Welcome back to Talk Your Way Up Podcast and we look to start the second season with a bang. Our first guest, DTM Aalap Mehta, discusses in-depth what it really means to be energetic and how anyone can bring out their unique form of energy on stage. Tune into an action-packed episode with…
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Let's Keep Going
We talk about our journey in Talk Your Way Up as we wrap up the first season. It's been fantastic for us so far and we are only getting started, so let's keep going!
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How to Sell Yourself ft. Nishanth PK
Hear from a sales professional, Nishanth PK on the whole concept of 'Selling Yourself' and how being good at conversations can take you ahead in any profession.
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Listen Your Way Up
Everyone loves to talk but who is listening? Listening is just as much a part of the conversation as is talking, and in fact, plays a more active role. Tune in to find out how we can become better listeners and listen our way up!
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The Dilemma of Staying in Touch
What's a networking event all about? Do we really need to stay in touch with people we meet and How to ask a lost acquaintance a favour?
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Talking to a Stranger - 2
Do you want to be great at initiating conversations but even the thought of talking to a stranger intimidates you? We can easily overcome this fear by taking just a few conscious steps and your hosts bring you a two-part episode of the most 'asked-for' topic on 'Talk Your Way Up'.
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Talking to a Stranger - 1
Do you want to be great at initiating conversations but even the thought of talking to a stranger intimidates you? We can easily overcome this fear by taking just a few conscious steps and your hosts bring you a two-part episode of the most 'asked-for' topic on 'Talk Your Way Up'.
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Is Small Talk Really Important?
Does small talk always have to be monotonous and boring? Most people don't like it but can even the most trivial form of conversation be engaging? Find out more on the new segment, Talk Your Way Up - Conversations.
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Speak on the Fly ft. DTM Mathew Verghese
Has impromptu speaking always given you the jitters? Well, who better to learn from than the Champ himself. We had the pleasure of having Mathew Verghese, DTM who is the 2019 District 92 Table Topic (Impromptu speaking) champion of Toastmasters, join us for a session. In this episode, we deep…
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No Thinking...Just Speaking
'Think Before You Speak' is a pearl of age-old wisdom but can we afford to let it slide just for those 2 mins when our mind goes blank on the stage? Find out more in the last episode of the 'Impromptu Speaking' segment.
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Common Pitfalls and Patchups
When we are put on the spot, we are bound to hit some roadblocks and that is perfectly alright if we know how to patch it up and keep going. In this episode, we discuss some of the commonly faced challenges during impromptu speeches.
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The First 10 Seconds
How long does it take to develop a coherent story and also make it interesting? And what do you do when you don't have that much time? Tune in to hear how your hosts tried to work through this challenge.
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Welcome to Impromptu Speaking
Having covered the basic tips in general public speaking and speech writing, the hosts discuss whether we can actually prepare for speaking on the fly, be it a 'Pick and Speak' contest or an impromptu delivery in a new segment that will culminate with another prominent guest episode.
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Qualities of Great Speakers ft. DTM Rohit Saluja
The very first episode featuring a guest speaker! A candid conversation between Rohit and your co-hosts where they discuss what differentiates a great speaker from the rest.
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All's Well That Ends Well
A solid conclusion can not only make a good speech great, but it can also make a poor speech good! Find out effective ways to craft an ending to your speech.
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The Art of Storytelling
What separates a great story from the rest? Join your hosts while they decode the five elements that make the movie 'Rocky' a great and timeless story!
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Effective Ways to Start a Speech
People's attention span is shrinking by the day, just short of a hummingbird's and you have less than a minute to grab your audience's attention. Tune in to find out how!
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Should Introverts become Extroverted?
Does being an introvert put you at a disadvantage? Get an insight into your hosts' opinions and predilections as they have a casual discussion on this question.
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How to Write a Speech
Find out how to overcome writer's block and not get tensed about the approaching deadline. What goes out of your speech is just as important as what goes in!
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Why Delivery is so Crucial
In this episode, we explore the age-old debate of Content vs Delivery while giving a speech. Find out three simple and actionable tips on having killer delivery the next time you speak in front of an audience.
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Let's get Started
Get to know your hosts Vikas and Harith, while hearing their journey on improving communication and what you can look forward to from this series. You'll also find some quick actionable tips on a very basic construct of communication; Introducing yourself in a variety of contexts. Let's get this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ever wondered why the leaders and top-level executives always seem to have a perfectly crafted response regardless of what you ask them? What is the secret sauce that these people in suits are born with? It's said that the higher up you climb, the more it matters what you say! Talk Your Way Up; A podcast series that explores, in-depth, all aspects of your communication skills - right from making interesting small talk to telling evocative stories and engaging an audience. Be it on stage or in front of the coffee machine. The hosts along with renowned guests will take you through their experiences and share powerful, actionable tips that can be a part of your verbal arsenal right away. Are you ready to have words just slide off your tongue gracefully and enrich any conversation? Then Let's get started!
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Ever wondered why the leaders and top-level executives always seem to have a perfectly crafted response regardless of what you ask them? What is the secret sauce that these people in suits are born with? It's said that the higher up you climb, the more it matters what you say! Talk Your Way Up; A...
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