Speakers Are Made, Not Born: 15 Years of Leadership Lessons with DTM Vikram Chandra

About this episode

In this episode, Vikram Chandra Kumar shares his journey and insights on mastering communication and leadership.

Unlock the Secrets to Masterful Communication and Leadership! In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Mr. Vikram Chandra Kumar, a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with over 15 years of experience in the world of public speaking and leadership. Vikram shares his incredible journey from joining Toastmasters "by chance" to becoming a pillar of the community, serving in multiple leadership roles, and reviving struggling clubs. Whether you're battling glossophobia (the fear of public speaking), looking to build a trust-based professional network, or wanting to influence others without formal authority, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom. In this video, you will learn: Why speakers are made, not born. Vikram’s "Success Mantra" for personal and professional growth. The 3 critical signals of a dying club and how to turn them around. How to move from recruitment to long-term member retention. The power of "earning" influence through effort and authenticity. Connect with The Guiding Voice: Subscribe for more transformative conversations! Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spread the positivity—share this episode with three friends who want to…

People in this episode

Host: Naveen Samala

Guest: Vikram Chandra Kumar

Topics covered

• public speaking
• leadership
• personal development
• networking
• communication skills

Keywords

• public speaking
• leadership lessons
• Toastmasters
• communication
• networking
• glossophobia
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toastmasters

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