Episode 18: How to Get Motivated Through Communication With Brenden Kumarasamy

G.E.M. Series

How do you leave an impact when you speak to people? Communication is so important, especially with how the world is shifting today. The only thing that never gets commoditized is brand. As an entrepreneur, how do you make sure that you are able to convey your message effectively no matter what media you’re using? Brenden Kumarasamy is a master of this.

Brenden is the founder MasterTalk. He coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% communicators in their industry. In this episode, Brenden shared his experiences from how he realized his passion for speaking, why he pivoted from working in corporate to focus on his business, and the lessons he learned along the way. Brenden has so much wisdom even at his young age.

Tune in until the end of this episode to catch Brenden’s most important advice for you!

Key Takeaways

(01:07) - Who is Brenden Kumarasamy
(01:42) - How Brenden started to master speaking
(03:54) - Asking bigger questions: What’s the point in life?
(04:32) - What drove Brenden to do Case Competitions
(05:13) - What Brenden realized when he started to work at a company
(06:33) - What is a case competition and how did it contribute to honing Brenden’s skills?
(08:29) - Brenden’s pivot from working at IBM to making videos
(11:11) - The challenges that came around quitting a full-time job
(11:50) - 3 steps that Brenden made before he made the shift
(14:04) - How to deal with the risks of starting as an entrepreneur
(14:55) - Key principles to pivoting
(15:53) - Deciding to live with the family
(22:21) - Brenden’s mistakes that lead him to the right path
(25:14) - The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people
(37:05) - Taking care of the younger generations
(39:52) - Why is public speaking so in demand?
(42:52) - How would your life change if you were an exceptional communicator?
(44:54) - Key tips for being a better public speaker
(50:55) - Brenden’s advice to you
(52:12) - How to keep in touch with Brenden

Quotes

“Time is way more valuable than money. Even if you’re a billionaire, you can’t buy your time back.” (10:21)
“Most people don't make their purpose their priority.” (14:59)
“You either make an excuse to do something or you make an excuse not to do anything.” (16:36)
“Goals evolve and they can change over time.” (17:53)
“When you start winning, you feel you could win more.” (19:47)
“Don't just focus on what you want, focus on what you've already achieved.” (20:04)
“You gotta marry the vision, not the tactic behind the vision.” (24:51)
“When times get tough, the only thing that never gets commoditized is brand.” (28:27)
“If you wanna do something great with your life, you need to realize the people who do exceptional things are often crazy people.” (51:22)

Resources and Links

Connect with Brenden:
https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt/
https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/
https://twitter.com/masteryourtalks
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/
https://www.mastertalk.ca/about
https://youtu.be/9KJVYCokY9M

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