Apr 17 2024 30 mins
Brendan Kumarasami, founder of MasterTalk, shares his journey from studying accounting to becoming a speech coach. He discusses the importance of communication skills for STEM professionals and offers three key tips: the random word exercise, the question drill, and the video message. Brendan emphasizes the need for engineers to develop their communication skills in order to advance in their careers and become effective leaders. He also highlights the importance of motivation in overcoming communication challenges.
Learn more about Brenden at https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/
where you can sign up for a free online workshop.
Or you can send him a message on Instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:06 Discovering a Passion for Communication
03:00 The Importance of Adaptability in Business
03:29 The Challenge of Open-Mindedness
04:26 The Evolution of MasterTalk
05:25 Targeting Specific Clientele
06:19 Becoming a 1% Communicator
07:33 The Random Word Exercise
08:52 The Question Drill
10:38 The Video Message
12:23 The ACE Framework for Meetings
13:42 Reflecting on Difficult Questions
14:48 Getting to the Point in Communication
17:00 The Three Balls to Juggle in Communication
19:07 Overcoming the Fear of Extemporaneous Speaking
20:14 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
21:46 The Importance of Communication in STEM Fields
25:31 Favorite and Dream Travel Destinations
26:34 Favorite Communicator: Tony Robbins
29:19 How to Connect with Brendan
Takeaways
Developing communication skills is crucial for STEM professionals to advance in their careers and become effective leaders.
Three key tips for improving communication skills: the random word exercise, the question drill, and the video message.
Motivation plays a significant role in overcoming communication challenges.
Effective communication involves acknowledging, counting, and evaluating updates in meetings, as well as actively listening and asking meaningful questions.
Tony Robbins is recognized as a great communicator for his ability to engage and energize audiences.
Reflecting on how your life would change as an exceptional communicator can provide intrinsic motivation to improve.
Keywords
communication skills, STEM professionals, speech coaching, random word exercise, question drill, video message, motivation