Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)
Yasir Khan: Speak Like a CEO, a Masterclass on Effective Public Speaking | Human Behavior | E321
09 Dec 2024
As a child, Yasir Khan would run to the bathroom when it was his turn to give a presentation in class. To help break him out of his shell, his parents sent him to Canada, but the change of environment didn’t help. Desperately lonely, Yasir Googled, 'how do I make friends?' And that’s how he discovered Toastmasters. Although his first time in front of an audience was nerve-racking, he went back week after week, practicing public speaking. Eventually, he won a public speaking contest. Months later, he had done 40 workshops and had become a TEDx speaker. Today, he coaches some of the biggest CEOs in the world. In today’s episode, Yasir will break down the key skills for becoming a more effective speaker, from pacing and volume to storytelling and body language. In this episode, Hala and Yasir will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:17) From Hiding in the Bathroom to CEO Coach (04:52) Your Voice Is Your Brand (06:29) Yasir’s Journey to Overcoming Fear (13:26) Conquering Speaking Anxiety (14:56) Steps to Sharpen Your Speaking Skills (27:24) Secrets to Keeping Audiences Engaged (32:20) Quick Tips for Effective Speaking (33:15) How to Sound Confident and Credible (41:00) Mastering the Art of Storytelling (52:22) Effective Networking Through Speaking (54:42) Yasir’s Advice for Aspiring Speakers Yasir Khan is a powerhouse public speaking coach and the founder of Speak Like a CEO, known for his ability to help top executives communicate effectively. Originally from Pakistan, Yasir fought through severe social anxiety to become a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, and social media sensation. He has been hired by top leaders at Google, Apple, and Deloitte, and has built a thriving following of over 1.2 million followers on TikTok. With programs like his 10-Day Speaking Course and membership-based Speaking Academy, Yasir empowers his clients to enhance their communication skills, helping them present with confidence. Resources Mentioned: Yasir’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/yasir_ali_khan_how_to_get_along_with_anyone Top Tools and Products of the Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/ Sponsored By: Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Human Behavior & Psychology Psychology, Mindset, Habits, Positivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini
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When you open your mouth, that is your brand. Because what you say is what is reflected about your business. Emotion creates devotion. And storytelling, that's what makes people feel something.
How do you infuse storytelling to get people emotionally attached to you?
There are three R's to be remembered. The first R is... So if you constantly need to practice your public speaking just to feel good about yourself, that's not a public speaking issue. That's a self-esteem issue. For a lot of people, the fear doesn't come from the speaking itself. It's how they perceive themselves.
How can you tell if people are engaged or not?
If you want to transport people somewhere in your story, one of the most powerful words you can use is...
Yeah, fam, welcome back to the show. And today we are focused on public speaking. Now, communication, in my opinion, is the backbone of entrepreneurship. Whether you are on stage, in the boardroom, or simply on a Zoom meeting, you really got to know how to communicate if you want to be a successful entrepreneur. So joining us today to talk about this is Yasser Khan.
He's a public speaking coach with years of experience in helping individuals and organizations improve their ability to connect, persuade, and influence. Yasser Khan is the founder of Speak Like a CEO, and he's going to give us a masterclass on how to be a more effective speaker. We're going to learn about pacing, volume, storytelling, body language, and so much more. I can't wait to dive into it.
So without further delay, my conversation with Yasser Khan starts now. Yasser, welcome to Young and Profiting Podcast.
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