Summary In this episode, Mahathir Mohamad shares his inspiring journey in public speaking, highlighting the importance of Toastmasters in building confidence and communication skills. He discusses his guiding voices, success mantras, and transformative experiences that shaped his passion for public speaking. Mahathir emphasizes the significance of preparation, overcoming challenges, and maintaining a positive mindset. He offers valuable advice for aspiring speakers, encouraging them to own their voice and prepare early for competitions. Takeaways Mahathir emphasizes the importance of remembering your 'why' in public speaking. Reaching out to mentors can significantly enhance your journey. Rehearsing like an athlete is crucial for success in public speaking. Toastmasters provides a platform for personal and professional growth. Authenticity in speaking is essential for connecting with the audience. Overcoming fear and embracing challenges is part of the journey. Preparation should start early to ensure a competitive edge. Public speaking is a skill that can be developed over time. Curiosity drives learning and improvement in communication. Leadership in public speaking involves uplifting and recognizing others. Sound bites "I remember my why." "Rehearse like an athlete." "Own your voice." Guest LI profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mas-mahathir/ Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/ Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICE https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTelugu https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannada Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4 http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu) If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksi TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC Paperback: https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj Volume 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkry Use Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discount Kindle Edition: http://surl.li/tmmmn AMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnb AMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnl FOLLOW ON X: @guidingvoice @naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
