In this episode, Brenden Kumarasamy will be sharing the 3 skills that introverts are exponentially better at than extroverts. He will also be outlining how he used these skills to get better at communication.
Do you ever feel like you're not good enough at public speaking? Do you get nervous when you have to speak in front of a group? If so, you're not alone. In fact, most people struggle with public speaking. But there's good news. You can learn
Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of Master Talk, a YouTube channel that provides free resources on communication skills. He was inspired to create the channel after watching a TikTok of Billie Eilish becoming the youngest inductee of Billboard's Woman of the Year. He believes that the next Elon Musk is a seven-year-old girl who doesn't have access to a communication coach, and it is his duty to help her succeed 🤣.
Kumarasamy explains that people struggle with public speaking because they are taught to see it as a chore in school. He advises introverts to dream about what their life would be like if they were exceptional communicators. He also explains that introverts have strengths that they may not be aware of, such as listening and pausing.
Here are the steps you need to follow to also get better at communication.:
1. Dream
2. Listening
3. Accessibility
. Dream
In order to become a great communicator, you must first be able to dream about it. Think about how your life would change if you were an exceptional communicator. Consider all of the areas of your life that would be affected, from ordering food at a restaurant to speaking with family members. Once you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, you can start taking steps to make it a reality. Start by focusing on your strengths as an introvert. You are likely a great listener and have the ability to pause and take in information. You are also probably more accessible and relatable than your extroverted counterparts. Use these strengths to your advantage as you begin to improve your communication skills. Finally, don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Practice makes perfect, and the more you speak in front of others, the more comfortable you will become. Remember, you have the potential to be a great communicator, so dream big and go for it!
. Listening
The first step in public speaking is listening. This involves taking the time to understand your audience and what they want to hear. It also means being aware of your own body language and using it to convey your message. This step is important for both introverts and extroverts, as it allows you to connect with your audience and ensure that your message is communicated effectively.
In order to truly listen to your audience, you must be present in the moment and fully focused on what they are saying. This means putting away any distractions, such as your phone or any other devices. It also means making eye contact and being attentive to nonverbal cues. If you can practice active listening, you will be able to better understand your audience and what they need from you. Once you have taken the time to listen to your audience, it is important to respond accordingly. This means taking what you have learned and using it to tailor your message. If you can show that you have listened and understood your audience, they will be more likely to listen to you and pay attention to what you have to say.
. Accessibility
In order to make your communication more accessible, start by focusing on your strengths as an introvert. Some of the biggest strengths that introverts have are that they are great listeners, and they are very comfortable with silence. Use these strengths to your advantage by focusing on listening to your audience and pausing when you need to. This will help you to connect with your audience and deliver your message in a more accessible way.
Another way to make your communication more accessible is to be aware of your body language. Introverts tend to have a more closed off body language, so it's important to be aware of this and make an effort to open up your body language. This will help you to come across as more approachable and will make it easier for your audience to connect with you. Finally, don't be afraid to be yourself. Many introverts tend to try to be someone that they're not in order to try to fit in. However, this can often backfire and make you come across as fake or inauthentic. It's important to be true to yourself and to let your personality shine through. This will help you to connect with your audience on a more personal level.
Introverts have the potential to be great communicators, but they often don't realize it. Brenden Kumarasamy explains that the first step is to dream about what your life would be like if you were an exceptional communicator. He also advises introverts to focus on their strengths, such as listening and pausing. Finally, he encourages them to put themselves out there and practice in order to become more comfortable with public speaking.
I'd love to hear how you apply the 3 skills that introverts are exponentially better at than extroverts to get better at public speaking and communication in general.
Leave me a comment on how it went for you or drop any questions you want me to answer!
