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Virender Kapoor is the former director of Pune's Symbiosis Institute of Management and the founder of the Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence in Pune.He has authored more than 36 books on self-improvement designed for school students, senior managers and CEOs.... more
Asked by Anonymous - May 24, 2023Hindi
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Dear Mr. Virender Kapoor, I am working in sales for last 30 years. I was considered one of the best presenter and I used to modulate my voice effectively. Since last 5-7 years, I have lost the appetite of addressing an audience. If I do, I don't feel like impressing the audience and gripping them. I speak slow and finish my presentation in few minutes even before time. I have lost confidence. How to bring back the zeal. Thanks in advance.

Ans: If you have done it for three decades, you must have liked your work. Yes you do get tired of doing things over a period of time, for instance i have been writing books and articles for almost 30 years, yet i take it as a challenge to write 1500 words a day every single day. You need to push yourself- ShahRukh khan in an interview said that the biggest challenge for an actor is to get up every morning and go for shooting with same enthusiasm! You may like to read a book 'Passion Quotient how it matters more than IQ written by me. Will give you several ideas to do better. https://www.amazon.in/PQ-How-Matters-More-
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Ans: Dear Balaji,

Thank you for writing in.

First of all, stop labelling yourself (like you have mentioned in the above question "I am an Introvert type"). As humans our brains are wired to believe what information we feed to ourselves.

Second, acceptance. Accepting the way, you are. That is your strength.

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I am 35, MBA from a reputed college. I recently took over as senior project manager in a software company. Over the last few months, I’ve been asked to lead more high-stakes presentations, but every time I step in front of a group of senior professionals, my nerves take over. I can’t seem to communicate my ideas clearly, and I end up rambling or losing the audience. It’s frustrating because I know the content is strong, but I can’t deliver it with the confidence it needs. I’m starting to feel like this could affect my career growth if I don’t improve. I want to know how to seem more confident and present my ideas with clarity.
Ans: Hi!!

I can understand what you are going through.
I have helped many a people to become better communicators, presenters and public speakers. I agree with you when you say .. that these skills will augur well for your career growth.
What I can say is this .. that it is a learnable skill. Practice and more practice is the only way ahead. You said your content is strong, that is 50% of the job done, so build up on this confidence and practice your delivery in front of the mirror or in front of encouraging family/friends.
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There are books by Dale Carnegie on public speaking which can help you out. Also read about Abe Lincoln and his journey of becoming a great orator, it can maybe help you.

Remember, PRACTICE AND PRACTICE is the key to unlock your confidence and become the person who delvers with panache.

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