Improving Your Speaking Ability Can Positively Impact Your Career | Vanessa Bukasa

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[@achirosarah6563]

Tips for public speaking 1. Deep breaths 2. Have a service mind's 3. Preparation (be prepared) 4. Embrace being a beginner 5. Start your kids off early (for parents) Tools to help you 1. Confidence (do what you said you'd do) 2. Books 3. Start small, but think big 4. KZbin

[@christophermarumo7379]

I'm applying today to do public speaking

[@user-eo1hj9lp9q]

Adorable ❤🎉Texas institute of public speaking B'da . Northwest, Cameroon of West Africa

[@dmb8623]

And talking slowly not fast !

[@vanessa_bukasa]

@@christophermarumo7379 Fantastic! I'm happy to assist you on your speaking journey :)

[@vanessa_bukasa]

@@dmb8623 Yes! Speak knowing that you are worth your audience's time

[@TessBopape]

I was actually praying this morning that God i need to able to communicate effectively,i am required to speak on a daily basis and i just feel dumb ,i get so nervous i lose my train of thought. this is really great thank you

[@agnesmabena3674]

Same here😢

[@lmophuti]

Same here. It's worse cause in my head when I recite, I am perfect. But come the time to stand on a podium, it's all blank. As a result, my confidence has been greatly affected😞

[@Mrs_Tobias]

💔 same, it’s not easy at all been struggling for years

[@cukumetani]

Are you talking about me in this comment, sounds like me, and thanks you raised it.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I'm so glad this reached you when you needed it most! Feeling nervous and losing your train of thought is common, but with practice and a few strategies, you can overcome this. Remember, every speaker starts somewhere, and it's okay to take small steps. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and keep pushing forward. You've got this

[@bokamoso_mogorosi7818]

"You need to allow yourself to be small before you can be big"... I love what you said here🙌👌❤

[@bokamoso_mogorosi7818]

Nothing big starts big👌

[@LienLouise2074]

Me too. Love this quote.❤

[@Siiviwe]

Aaah, this is a very interesting conversation. I remember that before 2020, I was in corporate, and I struggled so much because I was just not confident. I was so frustrated at the time I even started therapy, and the therapist coached me into public speaking. At the time, I wanted to enter academia as a lecturer, but I couldn't speak. I took public speaking courses during COVID-19. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am now in academia, growing so much, and all of this happened in less than 3 years. I am that girl now in meetings. 😜

[@nalediramontja9193]

Hi mind to share where you took your public speaking classes?

[@Siiviwe]

@@nalediramontja9193 mostly I read textbooks on public speaking the. There are online platforms like Alison but try LinkedIn learning. It has free courses. I even started a YT channel to learning to how to project my voice.

[@Pearl_Mazibuko]

Please share the details of the classes

[@Siiviwe]

Hey Linkedin Learning has a lot uf free courses you can try out. Also Alison but you pay for the certificate

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I absolutely love this for you!!!

[@siphiwendwandwe7224]

I really love how you all listen and speak. No one is speaking while the other speaks. It's very elegant. Loved this conversation.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Indeed!😄

[@realtalk8813]

Right it happens again and again in many girl conversations we need to work on that 🙂👍

[@LienLouise2074]

Yup. Listening with the most care is neccessary while other speaking. Always true. Thanks.

[@nelsonlyin3253]

😂

[@nelsonlyin3253]

I'm as well

[@kwakha6103]

Vanessa, my Goodness. I was with her on a Leadership program and she stood out because of this exactly🎉, lovely to see her here again. She truly lives what she says.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Yaaay thank you so much for tuning in!

[@sheeba8334]

Loved this.. was much needed ​@@vanessa_bukasa

[@wilfrednyato8450]

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[@Prasansarai19]

I really enjoyed you all till the end of this vedio, whatever you three talked about it's really true . It gives me good positive vibes .😇Thanks to God that i found this

[@AliceNgina-jb9tn]

I have been encouraged,thanks so much

[@zammyzee8073]

I just realized that I need to upskill my son while he's still young. He gets tongue tied a lot and people are impatient with him but he's so smart. I have always been confident and therefore never struggle with standing out so much so that I used to get annoyed with myself for it because why am I always given extra (non paying) responsibilities at work. I will leverage on it going forward. Thank you for this

[@hlubikazinqadini6720]

I secretly love public speaking, I love people who speak with confidence. However, I’m afraid of speaking

[@sbon5223]

probably makes the two of us

[@refilwekoitheng2609]

Me too

[@thobilenyathi9708]

Me too🥺

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I think that that's a wonderful secret passion to have😁! Loving public speaking and admiring those who do it confidently is the first step. It's okay to feel afraid; most speakers start there. Embrace your fear as a sign of something that truly matters to you. Small, consistent steps outside your comfort zone can lead to great progress. Keep nurturing your love for speaking, and you'll find your confidence growing with each experience

[@honoratha]

Me & i have m a whole KZbin channel 😂😂❤

[@langelihlenyuswa5920]

Such an important conversation. Had a terrible experience during my internship because I just was not asserting myself at all! In meetings I’d just keep quiet and only raise concerns/questions to the person afterwards. I became invisible and overlooked. My work was brilliant but I couldn’t sell it and I suffered the consequences. I’m thankful that I am at the beginning of my career and have the grace of time to attend to the issue and work on it now before I suffer the consequences.

[@winnysarahrhobi6760]

Same to me gal

[@SisinomaliNkosi]

Love that you have identified your problem and are now working on it.That's a great start

[@nasabapayi]

This was a lovely conversation. I truly enjoyed it so much because public speaking is a great skill to learn . Thank you for sharing ladies💯

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I am glad that you are working on it! Let me know if you would like to walk the journey together!

[@VhulendaMundalamo]

I'm a Venda lady and it's natural for me to always use English because not a lot of people know Tshivenda. I've been ridiculed and hated a LOT for speaking English and speaking up at work and at school. Whether we like it or not, English is the medium of communication in any professional setting. If you don't k now the language, don't hate those who do, they can teach you if you ask nicely :)

[@fulufhelotakalani1151]

Funny i looked at this lady and thought she looks like you.

[@user-co9fn3cm7h]

Kindly teach me English

[@kitsontuli2713]

I'm a Ndebele woman currently working in the Vhembhe region and the mense here do not compromise that much when it comes to speaking tshiVenda. I've had to learn quickly 😂

[@mmogomofokeng9098]

preparedness helps a lot, it sounds small but write down everything prior to the meeting so you don't off-ramp.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Purposeful preparation and practice go a long way!

[@buhlekumalo2619]

​@@vanessa_bukasa I would like to contact you regarding coaching. How do I contact you?

[@princewillibe6091]

The interviewer asked such beautiful questions to which the guest speaker gave brilliant answers.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Absolutely!😁

[@63phozisaxwazi57]

Oh my goodness! This is quite an intriguing topic. I used to have stage fright and guess what? My first job involved a lot of speaking to large groups....worst 3 months of my career and also the best teacher😅

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I love that it was also the best teacher! We improve our speaking by speaking!

[@user-uy4so6gx6x]

Speaking and being able to speak well is an important skill. From being able to present yourself to a stranger to a potential partner or presenting yourself in a professional environment.

[@ntuthukomdluli-pd9jv]

If english is your secong language its difficult

[@vanessa_bukasa]

It is such a critical and underrated skill!

[@Mrenzula]

I'm confident when I talk but sometimes English data bundles run out and I start mumbling 😂😂😂😂😂geez I hate those moment. This is when I wish I had A+ education and public speaking platform at an early age

[@Miss_Zimm]

I think you overthink it.. just speak I swear some people are not interested on how you speak the English but what are you saying.

[@THEVIRTUALBACKOFFICELULU]

😂😂😂I CAN RELATE!!! I am very comfortable with speaking to few or many. But yoooohhh the data bundles conspire against me too😂😂 what I have started doing is to say what’s on my mind in vernacular, I just speak and then translate it. It has helped me. I am confident doing it, not ashamed at all.

[@Mrenzula]

I will most definitely try that, maybe I'm in my head too much lol, thanks guys

[@wow-xu6kc]

Mi too

[@nanasarah6386]

Me too yoh my English is the problem but I believe I’m a very smart woman

[@makhosanamashiane]

“Representing yourself in every engagement “thank you for that

[@mamikimasilo5647]

Thank you so much for the conversation! I grew up being such a shy and timid person. Never did I imagine myself in spaces where I needed to show the bravery of an activist and voice out my opinions. My career as an intern gave me the platform to interact more with people; and instantly my personality changed completely once I started. I love conversation and hosting topics of interest. I don't mind sharing what's on my mind regardless of how stupid it may be to the next person. I believe the more you interact; the easier communication becomes. I am simply a confident introvert, all attributed to challenging myself to speak out.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I agree. It is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger you get at it!

[@memo__yp]

I applied the tips today in my monthly finance review meeting! It worked. It works!!! Especially the part about focusing on service, not "Am I sounding right". I also forced myself to speak up more, it was terrifying but I did it!! Thank you so much. From Zimbabwe

[@miriamojwang9881]

I came to learn this the hard way. Yes, your work will speak for you to a point but after that, you must speak out. Your presence must be felt. The most mediocre motor mouths move up the ladder because they have a way with words. They speak even when they really don’t have to. In the end, they get noticed and are usually in line for that promotion.

[@salamawise]

The fact. Fully agree

[@alizwamnyatheli8746]

The topic of 'public speaking' has been on my mind. The video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for such great content

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I'm thrilled to hear the timing was perfect for you!

[@lechelle51]

I haven’t finished the video yet, but this one thing really stood out. I’m focused on do I look okay? Do I sound okay? While the audience is focused on “What is in this for me? What information applies to me? Wow. That’s super helpful.

[@abrahamndlovu8708]

I am a Business Analyst. Speaking is what i should do in a daily basis. But i still fear this is helpful

[@kgetsepemkhabela3963]

Me and you both. Very difficult but we will win.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I'm so glad to hear you found the podcast helpful! It's completely normal to feel fear around public speaking, even when it's a regular part of your job. The key is to acknowledge that fear and work through it with practice, preparation, and strategies for managing nerves. Keep pushing your comfort zone a little at a time, and remember, each speaking opportunity is a step towards becoming more confident and impactful. If there's anything specific you'd like advice on, please feel free to ask. Keep going. You've got this!

[@lindohlily]

we must overcome this! with me it's been too long and i'm sick and tired😅

[@sybilmmoto8937]

Same boat😢

[@palesamokholo2834]

I also struggle a lot with just giving a presentation and it's part of my daily work.....I feel like quiting

[@luphelele]

Ladies, this is so in season. I recently had a really close loved one pass and was asked to speak at her funeral. I was terrified. I can't even explain how terrified I was. Really, it wasn't the speaking itself that terrified me, I was nervous about people knowing that I am nervous. My voice also starts shaking and my hands tremble when I'm nervous so my fears were that people would see that and know I'm scared. And I didn't know what to do to make it stop. If I knew how to do that, I think public speaking would scare me less. Anyways, I didn't do the speech because the mics weren't working and I was worried that I wouldn't be heard. It felt very childish to be so afraid to do something that it stops you from doing something that matters more. I left feeling like I need to sort this out, ngeke. Otherwise I'll be limited in my ability to show up for my loved ones.

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I'm sorry for your loss and the difficult time you faced. It's perfectly natural to feel overwhelmed in such moments. Your desire to improve your speaking skills is commendable and shows great care for your loved ones. Remember, it's a journey of small steps, and I'm here to support you. You've got this!

[@drinkswithsplendour4387]

This is the best message I had to hear, we get to work and don’t speak in meetings and complain about the people that speak the most, very bad habit, instead of complaining start learning his to speak in meetings because the people who speak more gets more recognised.

[@kendaddi5857]

This lady indeed, is a good public speaker. She speaks very articulately and avoids many bad speech mannerisms.

[@PrincessWinnie123]

I’ve recently come to the space of speaking more in church and I want to grow further in my delivery and confidence,all these tips were so helpful .Thank you😊

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Wonderful! I am so glad that you found the conversation helpful 😃

[@ivyemordi1220]

As a mother, this meant the most for me and it is now shaping my own life. Thank you❤

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I love this!

[@EcomCarl]

What an insightful conversation! 🎙 Vanessa's journey from accountant to public speaking coach showcases the transformative power of effective communication in both career growth and personal development.

[@miriamchikwanda201]

This was such a pleasure to listen to some reminders and new gems - Toastmaster was also key for my public speaking journey . Cheer ladies

[@hajahkalobwe9915]

The host is so beautiful and glowing

[@mariaagoziem1543]

You are also beautiful ❤

[@kayjeri]

I thought so too! The glooow !

[@LienLouise2074]

❤ In my point of view, public speaking is not only transfering knowledge but also transfering energy to audients. Am I right? ❤

[@davidtv-official5417]

I agree with you 100%

[@rotimisowunmi6727]

Great conversation. Your guest was down to earth...natural, sincere and honest with her content delivery.😊

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Thank you!

[@xolanimlangeni1923]

This was dope. I'm beginning to face my fear of speaking in large groups confidently

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Phenomenal!!

[@noluthandomnguni]

I love this headline! I instantly clicked into it and liked because i know I am in for a treat!

[@suzette1426]

This is such a lovely interaction and you ladies articulated the importance of finding your voice beautifully.

[@tsholo977]

Thank you for asking her for more practical tips. And also sharing that you used to shake. Seeing this confident version of you is very inspiring Ursula

[@sithembisontsele2134]

For every action there is always a reaction that Public Speaking...start /act on it .I am public speaker trained from early ages from of high school, by the use of platform like debate and public speaking group...representing my school

[@kyriademba6703]

My colleagues and friends will describe me as a knowledgeble and very well spoken person. and I 'm aware of it myself. But everytime I get an enterview, I feel nervous and my voice shakes and when I don't get that opportunity I feel is just about me. Thank you so much for giving those tips and I believe that I'll get a new breakthrough

[@Slindo_M]

Thank you so much for this. I STRUGGLE with this, and think that’s what has been such a blocker in my career. I even shake as well.

[@Morwa330]

Me too🥺

[@kgutlinkuna3366]

Thank you very much for the topic & points made. It is so relevant and fruitful. Will share this with the team I work with. Much appreciated ❤❤❤

[@josephineloro4297]

This was such an amazing interview! The interviewer asked such great questions and the interviewee spoke and answered with so much confidence. I've even decided to take up public speaking coaching!!! I'm so glad I came across this page... please more content like this!!!

[@mongezimgulugulu319]

Powerful conversation,thank you so much ladies and it's a great learning experience for me.

[@patrickpurnell8171]

I absolutely, absolutely thank you 😊

[@phaltheanyabby2044]

They looked so down to earth . Thank you

[@ruthmusiime6258]

I wish I had watched this earlier enough. Thanks for the pointers

[@naomiwinnie5202]

I love this so much, especially how you're all listening and speaking fluently.

[@ZRcooking]

This was beautiful thank you ladies I loved the conversation.

[@chisomothom6714]

And she was so honest, wow this so helpful 🔥💖

[@lebogangmetsileng8969]

I really loved this episode. As a passionate public speaker, I do believe that voicing it out professionally gets you to another level. However, this works out in companies where there is a solid culture for its Human capital. Sometimes confidently articulating some issues or suggestions in some companies can land differently to a company that doesn't have a culture of growth. However this was enjoyable

[@lisawynne-magnuson9469]

Absolutely brilliant, ladies!!❤❤

[@naledimoreketla9184]

I did public speaking in high school and I took some public speaking classes back in varsity but now in the work place I get so nervous to speak especially as a junior at work and I am a really good speaker. I will say through with time and volunteering to take speaking engagements I am getting better. Thank you for this conversation. My takeaway is breathing exercise

[@vanessa_bukasa]

Keep saying "Yes" to those speaking opportunities!

[@dennismurimi2981]

I love your voice Ursulla! Very educative episode.

[@lechelle51]

This was great and I looooove the host and the guest speaker was great! Thank you for sharing and I just followed you on TT.

[@jackiemphinyane2425]

Wow. Thank you so much!! this was for me. Absolutely amazing, and i could relate so much. ❤😊☺️

[@Nompumelelo_mapresh]

Thank you for creating this podcasts .

[@sesi323]

Love this hairstyle on you Ursula!!!

[@Miss_Zimm]

I used to love speaking publicly but I don’t know what happened. I can’t even do interviews now.. I’m glad I stumbled upon this video. ❤

[@vanessa_bukasa]

I would love to help you get back to the place where you loved speaking publicly!

[@tinytomas3773]

I will forever be greatful to my Zimbabwean friends who loved & embrace me....helped me with my language skills especially developing my English. Whenever I walk into a boardroom with the executives I hold my head up high and speak up when necessary...@ 1st it was hard they couldn't understand until they got to know me better together with my background of going to just black schools with Bantu Education where everything is taught in Venec😂 now we are here I'm forever greatful to them & my late baby daddy shame❤

[@nanamzola9759]

Hi. I am struggling and i get overwhelmed . My communication troubles me a lot. How did you break free.

[@tinytomas3773]

I think what helped me also was my then Zimbabwean boyfriend helped me to watch current affairs, movies and he would ask me questions after. He would also hire books on dvd before I read them... my friends made me learn lyrics through listening & go to workshops for public speaking ...that's it in a nut shell❤ try communicate with people that you are comfortable with 1st then u'll see❤ all the best...

[@vanessa_bukasa]

What a wonderful support group you had!

[@hannahc1977]

Love this I'm currently working on my communication skills ❤

[@abayomi-alliolusola6477]

Thank you for this episode. I really love it

[@nampalamastulah4240]

It's ny first time here and i definitely love it, you just won my subscription from Uganda

[@istorinasekoai220]

So fruitful , thank you

[@carolinelorettapitse2337]

Is my first time here and im glad i loved it,,thank you so much and truly this was the best topic as we all go through this daily

[@Mosho2501]

Enjoyed this ladies❤

[@tholakelenkosi5572]

Thank you so much for this video, deep down I know I have to improve my communication skills to be able to move up in my career, I love this channel, very educative content ❤

[@godiraonedimakatso5043]

This was actually eye opening

[@emilymuse5907]

This one of the episodes I liked before I even listened because of the heading 😅 Wooow ladies u don’t know how some of us had to hear this, thanks 🙏🏾

[@safiyaterrang565]

seriously Am inspired.Thank you so much.

[@user-oo9pu5ux8k]

KZbin recomended this to me and i dont regret it all to watch the whole video! as a non native english speakers, it is so challenging for me to speak in articulate way. not to mention the nerves. but this video helps alot and basically what i needed. thank you

[@fatimahzahara6116]

This video has open my mind up, especially the parent training - in a household where elders opinion are more loud compared to yours you can fill small in your own world which effects your development but this really give me an advice to forgive my current and previous self in communication. Knowing that I am normal and not the only one going through this yet working on my articulation - the more practice the more competent and the more confident I become.

[@user-op2oj3dn2w]

This was such an informative conversation, thank you!

[@lavernedejager4466]

Wow, i can relate on so many levels. Thank you

[@user-un2dk1ui4b]

Thank you so much for this conversation 🥺. It is very helpful. I work in a very harsh work environment and some critics can be discouraging. I am learning from this thou that it’s not the end of the world . Soldier through the embarrassment ✨, love that . ❤️

[@jemtopaz8306]

She was the bomb! bring her back again soon 🥰

[@juliamatladi9139]

Thank you for this amazing content. I can never learn enough about public speaking❤ Loved it!

[@kingsglory100]

Do not despise the days of a little beginning. You are doing great

[@edendegu7664]

This was just so very informative and helpful! Thank you so much!

[@doreenmgatete6803]

I can’t stop watching this video, thanks for sharing all the tips in a simple way on public speaking👌👌👌

[@mary-annekwidini7991]

love this. Thank you for these great insights

[@kanyaxundu3240]

Very insightful, thank you ladies!

[@clairsandrine2851]

Waow this is amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾. Thank you so much for this amazing advice. I highly needed this.

[@majoriebve5407]

I needed this. ❤

[@RealTalkWithNthabi]

Needed to watch this, thanks ladies.

[@reynardmhlahlo9864]

You just earned a subscriber, great content!.

[@bongiwesindane6823]

Very important conversation. Thank you guys

[@simonmotlhanke3871]

So brilliant. Very helpful indeed

[@anastaciawaithera6802]

This was very inspiring,thanks for sharing Vanessa

[@MariahKMoon]

✨👏🏾🙌🏾Great episode ladies Thank you

[@penihg7641]

Very helpful, you earned a new subscriber ,great information shared with simplicity making it easy to understand

[@nalukuinaleliliswaniso674]

I'm literally in the learning loop. Looking forward to doing more with my knowledge.

[@cynthiajoy7959]

I enjoyed the chat so much.

[@WisdomQuest_SA]

I love it. This speaks to me

[@mudzungamutepe7435]

A conversation I really needed🫶🏾. Thank you.

[@andilemkhize6382]

I'm literally in love with Ursula😭

[@jolly444]

Thank you ladies. I admit i have been suffering from lack of confidence when it comes to public speaking and any time iam given a chance in a function i always judge myself afterwards and look more into the messes rrather than the rights. This is so helpful, iam going to implement most of your shares especially that one of forgiving myself first. I will consider a coach probably. And you are all so beautiful

[@solomonkatende3538]

Informative and intentional talk for personal development. Great one indeed.Thanks

[@tshxxmx]

Really good. Thank you.

[@charmainekhumalo3763]

Wow...will definely try a few tips...Enjoyed this conversation once again..Thank you..

[@mayowadalero8934]

Thank you very much for this very enlightening and insightful conversation. 'Visibility is on you' - so deep.

[@dinayamecarlos2099]

For the lesson thought by you , I leant many things about how to speak in public. Got so much tip.❤