What if your biggest transformation starts with just 90 seconds of courage?
This episode unpacks how impromptu speaking can help you rewrite not just your script - but your identity.
Tara Gopal Chattopadhyay is a Distinguished Toastmaster, global tech leader, and culture-shifting communicator - and President of the Impact Toastmasters Club in Geneva. He shares how leaving his hometown - and later, his comfort zone - helped him find his voice in every room.
We covered:
Breaking free from the “stay quiet” script of his upbringing — and discovering the power of self-expression
Why Toastmasters feels like walking into a bookstore — everyone is a story waiting to be heard
How public speaking sharpens leadership — from boardrooms to job interviews
Cultural cues and communication: why some teams speak up in writing but stay silent in meetings
Why stories stick — and how emotion beats metrics when it comes to influence
Listening as an underrated leadership skill (and how Toastmasters trains that muscle)
Using AI as a copilot — without outsourcing your originality
✨ Practical Takeaways:
Try impromptu speaking (like table topics) to stretch your voice and spontaneity
Journal longhand — it sharpens your thinking, voice, and self-trust
Let AI be your brainstorm partner, not your ghostwriter - keep your voice human
Your life. Your rules. For more freedom, flow, and fun.
Links:
🔗 Connect with Tara on LinkedIn
🎤 Join us at Impact Toastmasters Geneva
🌐 Find a Toastmasters Club near you
From redefining ambition and walking away from the climb, to finding your non-negotiables and building a career with joy and presence - this is for anyone standing at a crossroads and craving more freedom, flow, and fun.
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