In this episode of the InsightOut podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Brenden Kumarasamy, a renowned communication expert and the founder of MasterTalk, a coaching business dedicated to helping executives and business owners become top 1% communicators in their industries. Today, we unravel the secrets behind becoming an exceptional speaker and mastering your talk. Brenden zeroes in on the common crutch of filler words, providing techniques to eliminate them, thereby sharpening your delivery.Brenden's insights extend to the nuances of vocal variety—how the modulation of tone and the rhythm of your speech can captivate an audience. He introduces listeners to the "random word exercise," a powerful tool to bolster your impromptu speaking abilities, ensuring you're never caught off guard.Understanding that fear and a lack of motivation can be significant hurdles, Brenden shares his wisdom on how to conquer these challenges through dedication and regular practice. He champions the art of storytelling, urging listeners to harness its potential to connect and resonate with their audience.To make the journey of improving communication skills less daunting, Brenden suggests focusing on one aspect at a time, turning the process into an enjoyable endeavor. If you're looking to finesse your communication skills and take your public speaking to the next level, then this episode is a must-listen for you!In this episode, you will learn the following:

The importance of effective communication in case competitions and business.

Techniques to eliminate filler words and enhance speech credibility.

The impact of vocal tones and how to use them to connect with audiences.

The "random word exercise" for improving impromptu speaking and small talk.

Strategies to overcome common barriers to developing communication skills.

The role of storytelling in creating emotional connections with the audience.

The benefits of making the learning process enjoyable

In This Episode:

(02:52) How case competitions helped Brenden become a better speaker and coach 

(05:53): How Brenden improved his speaking  

(10:53) The competitive nature of case competitions  

(17:21) Overcoming speaking challenges  

(21:43) Importance of removing filler words  

(24:54) How to get good at smiling

(26:45) Self-awareness and feedback  

(27:38) Self-assessment through video review  

(33:58) Masculine and feminine tone of voice  

(48:34) The Power of Storytelling  

(54:08) Practicing Storytelling  

(59:12) The importance of having fun in communication  

(01:01:07) The concept of sequencing in learning  

Notable Quotes[06:47]” I didn't think communication was that important. It wasn't really a focus. I only learned later in my career that communication is really important. -Brenden

 [18:03] “When you teach something, you embed it way more than if you just learn it and just let it sit.”- Billy 

 [22:53] “If you have the best ideas in the world, if people don't listen to them, if people don't hear them, if people don't take action on them, it's almost as if they were never heard in the first place.”- Brenden

 [44:47] “We don't get points for doing this exercise well, we get points for doing it a lot.” -Brenden

 [47:32] “If you become the purple cow of your own industry and the ideas that you want to share with the world, that is how people will remember you.” -Brenden 

Resources and LinksBrenden Kumarasamy

https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/

https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

https://twitter.com/masteryourtalks

https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks

Billy Samoa

https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/

https://twitter.com/BillySamoa

https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/

https://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoa

MentionedSeth Godin Purple Cow Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ammimNTfaG0

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