Brenden Kumarasamy is a renowned public speaking coach and LinkedIn Top Voice. 

In today’s episode we delve into the fear of public speaking, the pressure to be perfect, and the significance of communication skills. Brendan attributes public speaking anxiety to the educational system's approach, which makes communication feel like a chore. He offers practical exercises to improve speaking skills, such as the random word exercise, question drill, and video messages. 

Brendan also shares his own story about turning his passion for helping folks speak better into his full-time gig. His experience taught him that it's all about knowing who you're talking to. This episode is filled with insights for anyone ready to step up their communication game and talk with confidence. Don't miss it!

00:00 – Opening 

01:45 – The Fear of Public Speaking

03:08 – Challenges in Public Speaking 

05:26 – Striving for Perfection 

07:20 – Taking Communication as Adventure 

10:20 – Coaching & Learning from Clients 

16:50 – Creating a Legacy 

19:00 – Accessible Communication Education Early on in Life

21:35 – Tips and Exercises For People Who Have Hard Time Communicating

28:30 – The Importance of Listening For Good Communication

30:45 – Getting Accustomed to One's Voice

33:00 – Breathwork in Communication

34:40 – The Rewards of Public Speaking Coaching & Finding a Coach 

38:25 – Brenden’s Business Journey 

42:30 – Advice for Scaling a Business

44:35 – Ways to Connect with Brenden

Show Links:

Brenden's LinkedIn

Brenden’s YouTube Channel - Master Talk
Brenden's Website - RockstarCommunicator