Speaking Tips

Most people fear public speaking. In fact, it’s one of the top human fears—ranking even higher than the fear of death in some studies. But what if you could overcome that fear in just 10 minutes? I’m here to help you do exactly that. 👋 Meet Your Coach I’m Apuuli Babigumira, a Public Speaking & […]

How to Start a Speech That Captures Attention Instantly You’ve prepared your content. Your slides are polished. You’ve rehearsed over and over again. But there’s one critical moment that still gives you anxiety: the beginning of your speech. You’re not alone. I once had a speaker friend confess to me,“Apoli, I never know how to

“Readers are leaders. Readers are speakers.”It’s a popular phrase—and for good reason. The more you read, the more you know. The more you know, the better you can articulate, influence, and lead. And yet, most professionals I meet say the same thing: “I really want to read, I know it’s important… but I just can’t

Have you ever been at an event where someone gets called up to give a vote of thanks, and they fumble through it awkwardly—or maybe that someone was you? You’re handed the mic, your mind goes blank, and suddenly five minutes feels like five hours. Don’t worry. In this post, I’ll walk you through five