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Fun fact: Public speaking has been around for ages—literally since prehistoric times! 'Bout 2,500 years ago, Greek men gave speeches as part of their civic duty. And since there were no lawyers back then, they had to defend themselves in court—through the power of words! Back then, people used it to unite their communities and protect themselves from dangers. Today, we use it for everything—from sharing ideas and leading debates to launching products and even sparking revolutions. If you have been facing challenges with public speaking, here's what you can do about it. #PublicSpeaking #Glossophobia #CommunicationTips #ConfidentCommunication #CommunicationSkills

The fear of failure often stops us from pursuing various goals in life. In his latest video, SoME Founder & CEO Rakesh Godhwani discusses four empowering words and their meanings that serve as a powerful antidote to overcome this fear. Watch now: #conversationswithrakesh #failure #SixCs #SoME https://lnkd.in/g5mAfzsi

What is common between Hot Sun, WhatsApp, and a Construction Drill? They can all distract your audience from your speech or presentation! Think about it— You’ve prepared well, got your cue cards ready, and stepped onto the stage. But if the room is too hot, your audience will be too busy fanning themselves to cool down instead of focusing on you. If their phones keep buzzing, their attention will slip away. And if there’s loud drilling work happening outside your room, well… Can you control these distractions? Nope. But what you can do is focus on what’s in your hands—delivering a strong, engaging speech. So take a deep breath, own the stage, and give it your best! Tell us, what kind of distractions did you face when you gave your speech or presentation? #SoME #ConfidentCommunication #SoftSkills #CommunicationSkills #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #effectivecommunication

??Imagine that, in 4 weeks, you can transform the way - - You speak at meetings with peers and with people of authority - You write emails and reports that are clear and coherent - You lead with influence and your expertise - You change your overall communication to being clear, coherent and confident ?? That's what Confident Communicator promises you - to teach all the tools, techniques and skills required to give your communication a confident makeover. ????Registrations for the March batch are open. Sign up now by calling/messaging Urmila on 9606021304. Check out details of the program in the comments below. #communicationskills #softskills #negotiationskills #confidentcommunication #SoME #publicspeaking #effectivecommunication #confidence

Fear of communication in front of audience can get the best of the best freeze with fear. Imagine standing in front of some of the world’s most brilliant minds, a full orchestra behind you, and an audience expecting nothing short of perfection. That’s exactly where legendary musician and poet Patti Smith found herself at the 2016 Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm. She was there to perform Bob Dylan’s *A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall* in honor of him winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. But something unexpected happened. As she began to sing, nerves took over. She stumbled over the lyrics. She paused. And in front of the entire audience, she did something most performers would dread—she apologized. "I'm sorry, I'm so nervous," she said. Instead of pushing through, pretending everything was fine, or letting the moment defeat her, she took a breath, gathered herself, and started again. The audience responded with warmth and support. Her honesty made her performance even more powerful. The Lesson? Stage fright does not discriminate! Patti Smith is an icon. She’s performed for decades. And yet, even she faced a moment of stage fright. It’s proof that no matter how experienced or talented you are, nerves can still show up when you least expect them. This is a gentle reminder for you to go easy on yourself the next time you freeze during your speech on stage or a team presentation, stumbled over your words, or felt your heart race before speaking, you’re not alone. Even the best in the world have been there. #Storytelling #ConfidentCommunication #CommunicationSkills #SoME #EffectiveCommunication #PattiSmith #BobDylan

It's time to stop this myth about effective communication skills. That being an introvert automatically means you're a bad communicator. And that communication skills aren't really tied to personality. The truth is, communication is a skill—one that can be learned, improved, and adapted over time. The problem? Stereotypes hold us back. Let’s break free from these labels and focus on what really matters: growing into confident, effective communicators. What do you think—should we ditch the ‘introvert’ label when it comes to communication? #CommunicationSkills #IntrovertMyths #effectivecommunication #SoME #communicationskills

Can AI craft a sincere apology? Communication expert Rakesh Godhwani puts ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek to the test, asking them to write an apology speech for an insensitive social media post. Which AI gets it right? Watch to find out! #deepseek #chatgpt #Gemini #claude #SoME https://lnkd.in/gDTV-jMC

We tried AI chatbots to see who fared the best when it came to crafting an apology speech for a CEO who wanted to apologize for making insensitive comments. Here's what we found. PS: Stay tuned as we share a detailed video on this tomorrow.

Are you afraid of looking fake when you change your speaking style? ?? Many professionals hesitate to use expressive tones, gestures, or facial expressions because they fear appearing inauthentic. But here's the truth—effective communication isn't about being fake; it's about engaging your audience. ?? Research shows that non-verbal cues (tone, gestures, facial expressions) make a bigger impact than words alone. ?? Changing how you speak isn’t dishonesty—it’s adaptation. You already switch communication styles at work, home, or with friends. ?? If you're worried about people judging you, ask yourself: Are you focusing more on fitting in than on getting your message across? Thoughts? #PublicSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #Authenticity #LeadershipSkills