Keynote Speaker Vatsal Sood Connects Psychological Safety and Speaking

Vatsal Sood is a speaking coach who recently delivered a TEDx talk on psychological safety and communication. He doesn’t come from a theatre background either but in computer science. When it was pointed out he spoke way too fast, and leaned hard on filler words until he decided to treat speaking as a skill he could build. We dig into what actually moves the needle when you’re nervous: breathing to slow down, using vocal variety so you don’t sound flat, and getting comfortable with feedback that’s honest but not brutal. If you’ve ever tried to memorize a speech and blanked, you’ll love his “roadmap” approach for TEDx style talks, bullet points, sub-points, and one story that carries the middle. We also talk about editing as a superpower: start long, then cut down to the one idea you want people to remember on Monday morning. The heart of the conversation is confidence at work. We talk toxic moments that make people shut down, what it feels like to be ignored in meetings, and how psychological safety gets rebuilt one small rep at a time. He shares a simple bridge-versus-wall framework: test vulnerable ideas with someone you trust, then widen the circle until speaking up stops feeling dangerous. If you want better public speaking, stronger workplace communication, and a mindset that helps you get heard without pretending to be perfect, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who hates presenting, and leave a review with the one speaking habit you want to change next. Reach out to Vatsal on socials or his website https://vatsalsood.com/ Send us Fan Mail New Customers to Purple Cow in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & PEI can now get one month of FREE service. Plus their prices are HALF of what the others charge. If you want to save money, make the moove to Purple Cow - follow this link for the promotion.  https://purplecowinternet.com/#apint Support the show Watch the Afternoon Pint on Youtube  Follow them on Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Or Listen whereever you find podcasts  Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca