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

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. RU-vid

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

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

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

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. 😜

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

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 :)

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.

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.

Am Esther from Lagos Nigeria, and i attended an interview with a Chinese company here in and i was interviewed by two Chinese representatives and at the end i wasn't offered the job, but i came out confidently knowing that i gave it my all, and that probability they thought the salary might not be ok for me because i already worked for 2 years in Dubai UAE and is actually in my resume 😂😂😂😂😂 Even though i later removed my Dubai work experience so people won't be intimidated by it and actually give me the work because i really need it.😅 Thanks for that topic ❤

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

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

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.

“Representing yourself in every engagement “thank you for that

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.

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

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

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.

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

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😊

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

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

Ursula and the team at Conversation Capital, this is nothing short of excellent. I love public speaking and I read and learn a lot about it as much as I can. I study the great orators throughout history. This is as good a resource on public speaking as it gets, it just doesn’t get any better than this. It’s world class level content and I’m so proud of you all. I feel proud you be South African. Keep doing great work. We love it, we need it and we appreciate it. ❤🙏🏾

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

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.

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

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.

The host is so beautiful and glowing

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

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

I'm a Financial Analyst, I am completely aligned with everything the guest is saying... I'm having the exact experience.... I mean exact!!! Thanks for this conversation.

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😅

Good Communication is the best skill an individual can possess. Most leaders are not really good at the job. They are just good in communicating and relating with people

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.

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

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.

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I stumbled upon this video yesterday but I'm glad I did, very useful tips. Thank you ladies, I'm clicking replay. By the way, there's something about Vanessa Bukasa that reminds me of Princess Diana, but the more confident version of Princess Diana. Thanks for the great tips, ladies, be blessed. Jennifer, from Uganda.

She was the bomb! bring her back again soon 🥰

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.

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

Love this hairstyle on you Ursula!!!

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❤

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

They looked so down to earth . 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.

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

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 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

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.

If ever there was a necessary podcast? It's definitely this one omg I can't recommend it enough

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.

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.

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.

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😅)

This has just changed alot in me. listening to this now, has made me truly know that i am hiding in my 'i can't do this' shell. And am coming out now thanks for this guys. Thanks vanessa for sharing. ❤ Am motivated more

I love your voice Ursulla! Very educative episode.

Absolutely brilliant, ladies!!❤❤

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

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!

RU-vid 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

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

Very insightful, thank you ladies!

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.

Thank you for this episode. I really love it

I'm literally in love with Ursula😭

Thank you for creating this podcasts .

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 .

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 🙏🏾

I absolutely, absolutely thank you 😊

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 ❤

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

love this. Thank you for these great insights

This was beautiful thank you ladies I loved the conversation.

So fruitful , thank you

Very important conversation. Thank you guys

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 . ❤️

So brilliant. Very helpful indeed

Service minded and deep Breath I love both of them thankyou Alot

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

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!

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

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

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 ❤🙏🏾

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 😊😊

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Needed to watch this, thanks ladies.