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. KZread

@christophermarumo7379

29 күн бұрын

I'm applying today to do public speaking

@user-eo1hj9lp9q

23 күн бұрын

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

@dmb8623

22 күн бұрын

And talking slowly not fast !

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

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

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

Same here😢

@lmophuti

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

@cukumetani

Ай бұрын

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

@vanessa_bukasa

Ай бұрын

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

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

@bokamoso_mogorosi7818

Ай бұрын

Nothing big starts big👌

@LienLouise2074

13 күн бұрын

Me too. Love this quote.❤

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

21 күн бұрын

Indeed!😄

@realtalk8813

18 күн бұрын

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

@LienLouise2074

13 күн бұрын

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

@nelsonlyin3253

10 күн бұрын

😂

@nelsonlyin3253

10 күн бұрын

I'm as well

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

Ай бұрын

Yaaay thank you so much for tuning in!

@sheeba8334

Ай бұрын

Loved this.. was much needed ​@@vanessa_bukasa

@wilfrednyato8450

21 күн бұрын

@@vanessa_bukasa

@Prasansarai19

19 күн бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@Siiviwe

Ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

Please share the details of the classes

@Siiviwe

Ай бұрын

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

@vanessa_bukasa

Ай бұрын

I absolutely love this for you!!!

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂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

Ай бұрын

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

@wow-xu6kc

28 күн бұрын

Mi too

@nanasarah6386

27 күн бұрын

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

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

@sbon5223

Ай бұрын

probably makes the two of us

@refilwekoitheng2609

Ай бұрын

Me too

@thobilenyathi9708

Ай бұрын

Me too🥺

@vanessa_bukasa

Ай бұрын

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

@ritalovexo

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Absolutely!😁

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

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Purposeful preparation and practice go a long way!

@buhlekumalo2619

17 күн бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

Same to me gal

@SisinomaliNkosi

Ай бұрын

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

@nasabapayi

25 күн бұрын

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

21 күн бұрын

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

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

22 сағат бұрын

The fact. Fully agree

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

Ай бұрын

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

@user-co9fn3cm7h

Ай бұрын

Kindly teach me English

@kitsontuli2713

22 күн бұрын

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 😂

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

21 күн бұрын

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

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

@kgetsepemkhabela3963

Ай бұрын

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

@vanessa_bukasa

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

@sybilmmoto8937

28 күн бұрын

Same boat😢

@palesamokholo2834

21 күн бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

If english is your secong language its difficult

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

It is such a critical and underrated skill!

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

21 күн бұрын

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

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

“Representing yourself in every engagement “thank you for that

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.

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

@davidtv-official5417

7 күн бұрын

I agree with you 100%

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

21 күн бұрын

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

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

The host is so beautiful and glowing

@mariaagoziem1543

18 күн бұрын

You are also beautiful ❤

@kayjeri

13 күн бұрын

I thought so too! The glooow !

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

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.

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

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I love this!

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

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Phenomenal!!

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

Ай бұрын

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!

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

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

Ай бұрын

Me too🥺

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

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!!!

Love this hairstyle on you Ursula!!!

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

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

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

21 күн бұрын

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

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

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

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.

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 ❤❤❤

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

Ай бұрын

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

@tinytomas3773

29 күн бұрын

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

21 күн бұрын

What a wonderful support group you had!

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

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

21 күн бұрын

Keep saying "Yes" to those speaking opportunities!

They looked so down to earth . Thank you

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

I'm literally in love with Ursula😭

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

I swear this must be the Universe speaking to me to get out of my comfort zone. I am very grateful to have come across this Channel, I have gained very valuable insight. Yal have just gained a subscriber!

@YvieT

28 күн бұрын

Was thinking exactly the same here! 😁

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I am so glad that you found this conversation insightful!

@healthveyebrationsllc-life5498

8 күн бұрын

I totally agree! The Universe is speaking very clearly to me!😉💯👊🏽💥

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 🙏🏾

Brilliant advice from a brilliant mind. The first time I met Vanessa as ABSA, she was speaking in public and that is how I was introduced to her brilliance. Never would I have thought that public speaking was a challenge.

This was actually eye opening

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.

This is really awesome. I have struggled a lot with public speaking. At the same time,I have been applauded for sharing critical ideas. I am really motivated to learn public speaking. I know it will impact my life positively.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I can vouch for the transformative impact it will have on your life! I would love to walk the journey with you!

This was so insightful and wholesome. Thank you ladies for tackling this topic with so much grace! Truly enjoyed it and it's authenticity ❤

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for tuning in!

Viewing from Nigeria 🇳🇬.... This video came timely for me, Thank you so much 🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️. I really took note of a lot of things

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! I am glad that it was insightful for you!

Wooow! I just stumbled upon this channel! Did i like it here, awww absolutely!!.I'm camping here, this topic made me camp and I've fallen in love with your channel and with you madam! O montle Sisi❤ ijoo well articulated, your voice!God bless ❤🙏🏾

First time ever coming across this channel, I was drawn by the title. I absolutely enjoyed the episode. what I learnt is that , it ok to allow yourself to be a beginner, learning any skill is a marathon, not a sprint.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I am glad that found both enjoyment and value in this conversation

Great topic, I'm also interested to know why sometimes as Black Africans( not everyone)we struggle with articulation and expressing ourselves, I've seen this alot in cooperate and personally I still struggle with this alot.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I think a lot of factors come into play, including how we were encouraged / not really encouraged to speak when we were growing up. I would love to unpack this further though!

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 ❤

KZread 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

I needed to hear this, thank you so much. Living in South Africa as a teacher, I would conduct workshops for teachers by teachers. God has been telling me to do one at the school I’m currently at in Angola because of the exact words you have highlighted in the conversation, I felt perhaps I won’t be able to conduct it as good because now I’m at international school and all these other excuses I was making in my head. Watching this is giving me courage. Thank you for allowing God to use you to speak to me.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I love this! Absolutely go for it!

Oh my word this is so vital and profound as I always roll my eyes when people used to say the obvious and they end up being taken seriously which made me to always question everyones intellectuality 😰😥so needed to hear this thank you I highly appreciate .

@neomorwaagae4586

21 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂 yeah neh

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

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

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

i feel like the alternative name of this show is "i love what you're saying" 😋

@theconversationcapital

Ай бұрын

The whole team laughed significantly 😂

@LM-he7eb

Ай бұрын

LMAO

I love your voice Ursulla! Very educative episode.

Very important conversation. Thank you guys

Absolutely brilliant, ladies!!❤❤

I’m coming more vocal about being interested in public speaking ❤️ it’s been a secret of mind for many years.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I love this!

So brilliant. Very helpful indeed

Thank you for creating this podcasts .

Loved everything about this episode, so much great insight. Also to add on another tip that helped so much in gaining confidence when speaking publicly is thinking of why people need to hear what you have to say.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

I love this! It speaks to having that service mindset. Your audience will benefit from what you have to say

This is perfect for me in this season! You are memorable when you speak!

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Indeed!

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 . ❤️

She was the bomb! bring her back again soon 🥰

Great conversation and an eye opener for me,I really need to get ahead in life so public speaking is a must have tool..I hear you.I love the way you are in sync no one is interrupting the other....plus the host is soo beautiful..the smile is heavenly..cheeeiii 😊😊

This was beautiful thank you ladies I loved the conversation.

I absolutely, absolutely thank you 😊

So fruitful , thank you

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

I love it here. You all speak and present yourselves gracefully. Kudos

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

As a speaking coach I loved this conversation! I really also respect Vanessa’s work, and I love the show nje as a whole ❤️! Excellent value ladies, thank you, viewers are in for a treat!

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for the important work that you do!

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

Vanessa has herself a new client. I surely need the coaching. So much so, I beg everyone to not ask me to speak in public. I am a good storyteller /narattor however, my voice be shaking like i am in Alaska wearing a bikini. I will ugly cry if you make me stand infront of an audience. The fact that i have to speak and everyone must listeb to me??? I'd run.

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Hello new client!! I would love to work with you to manage those nerves! From your comment, I can tell that you are an engaging storyteller! We want to hear more from you!

Vanessa is such an eloquent speaker.. And this was a beautiful sit down ladies♡♡.. Truly enjoyed and I'm just going to take a chance on me( I mean whats the worse that could happen😅)

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Take that chance! You deserve to experience the "you" on the other side of this chance!

This video is top notch❤. Thank you so much ladies. My first video on the channel, definitely subscribing❤.

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.

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

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

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

I am required to speak on a daily basis, I'm in sales but I'm not confident overall in speaking up when it comes to meetings.

Enjoyed this ladies❤

Very insightful, thank you ladies!

love this. Thank you for these great insights

Brilliant pocast👌🏾! Clear, informative, relevant and shared with such simplicity. Thank you🙏🏽🙌🏾

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

Thank you!

“to me … confidence is trust” 👏🏾✨

@vanessa_bukasa

21 күн бұрын

And how do you build trust with yourself?