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Hi Reader Yesterday, I sat in on a practice session—and let me tell you, it wasn’t just another rehearsal. It was a reminder. You see, the voice was firm. Gestures? On point. Structure? Tight. But what really struck me was: That line hit me and I had to share that feedback as a next step. And trust me, we all will hit this phase. Because here’s the trap we all fall into: But in the process, we sometimes forget the most important thing—connecting with the audience. The technique is important (no doubt!). But without heart, it’s just a polished monologue. The audience doesn’t remember perfect speakers. They remember honest ones. Think about your own experiences being in the audience. Again, don't get me wrong. You should strive to be polished. But not at the cost of compromising empathy. So next time you practice, here’s what I’d invite you to do: Ask yourself: Am I being real? Am I feeling what I’m saying? Am I letting my message breathe, or am I tightening it into a script? Let your audience feel you, not just hear your words. You may feel a little vulnerable, but that's ok. Why? You are being brave to show your heart and connect with the audience. That'll become your unfair advantage to create a strong and warm connection. As always, thanks for being awesome! Rama
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Hi Reader Happy Friday, and a quick insight for you! One of my coaching clients recently asked me something. He had a meeting coming up with his CEO.And he told me, “That thought stays in my mind for days before the meeting.” I said, “That’s okay. It shows that you care.” Then I added:“As long as it doesn’t stop you from doing what you want to do… it’s okay.” He found that simple idea surprisingly helpful.Maybe you will, too. Because that’s how it is with public speaking too. Do you feel...
Hi Reader When we create something, we want it to be really good. Don't we? Yup, it could be anything. A speech, a book, an article, a painting or any creative work for the sake or argument. Let's keep the scope to speeches. There'll come a point, where you go beyond basics and you'll learn advanced techniques for improving—persuasion, vocal variety, body language, storytelling. And you should too. That's when you'll keep learning and growing. But there is a key thing to note. And most...
Hi Reader "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." – John F. Kennedy I'm sure you've heard about this quote or a derivative of this quote. I've heard this as a dialogue in a regional movie in India! What makes this line so memorable? JFK knew a thing or two about rhetorical devices and communication or he had some really smart speech writers! And today, you are going to learn the same powerful technique. This can be used in day-to-day communication,...