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From Spreadsheets to Public Speaking Powerhouse, Brenden Kumarasamy's Bold Leap from Numbers to MasterTalk from the Ground Up
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How does someone studying accounting end up helping immigrants become confident communicators? Brenden Kumarasamy shares his story of shifting from a numbers-focused career to helping people find their voice. Growing up in Montreal, his immigrant family influenced his path toward a steady accounting job. But at 19, a mentor opened his eyes to a different future—one that led to starting MasterTalk, where he now helps others improve their communication skills.
Brenden also talks about how competing in case competitions opened doors for him, even at companies like Nike. He compares the dedication needed to succeed to that of sports legends. Brenden shares personal stories about leading teams and highlights the importance of strong communication in business. He also offers simple tips, like working on body language and practicing with the "random word exercise," to help listeners become more confident speakers.
In this episode, host Pamela Bardhi and Brenden explore his journey in building MasterTalk. Brenden shares how he dealt with skepticism and self-doubt but used social media to grow his business and push through the challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- Transformative Power of Mentorship: Mentorship can be transformative, as shown by Brenden's shift from aspiring accountant to communication expert with the creation of MasterTalk.
- Importance of Communication Skills in Business: Brenden's experience in case competitions revealed how mastering communication is key to success in business.
- Resilience and Leveraging Social Media for Growth: Brenden's resilience and strategic use of social media helped him overcome challenges and grow his business, MasterTalk.
Finding common ground with someone, even if it's just talking about the weather, can lead to deeper and more meaningful conversations.
Listen to this exciting episode. Join us for the conversation! Listen to the full episode here:
- Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog/id1534385651
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FbSDu0aNtuxAEiderUAfB
- Website: https://theunderdogshow.com
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Follow and connect with Brenden Kumarasamy:
- Rockstar Communicator: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy
The Underdog Podcast host is none other than Pamela Bardhi. She's rocking the Real Estate Realm and has dedicated her life as a Life Coach. She is also in the Forbes Real Estate Council. To know more about Pam, check out the following:
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