Public Speaking
Over better part of the last decade, I’ve committed myself to the art of public speaking. As the saying goes,
“Tell me who your friends are, I’ll tell you who you are”
I have been privileged to be a part of an amazing community of public speakers, storytellers and visionaries who are passionate about their craft.
Take a glimpse into my journey.
My Philosophy
I firmly believe that public speaking is about connection. It's about finding the courage to be vulnerable and the skill to tell stories that pull the right strings in the audience.
Core Values
- ✦ Authenticity: Be yourself, everyone else is taken.
- ✦ Empathy: Understand your audience before you speak.
- ✦ Storytelling: Facts tell, stories sell.
Way of Working
▸ Speech Writing ›
We all look at the same story from a very different different perspective, shaped by our experience, culture, beliefs and more, that's why I believe that writing speech a very personal, intimate act!
I focus on understanding YOU as a person, how you see things and help create content that feels like you, this is something AI(thankfully) cannot do yet.
▸ Negotiations ›
I have a top-down approach to negotiations, each negotiation is different, albeit your promotion, a business deal, the needs of each party involved are unique to the circumstances.
Key lies in understanding the context of negotiation, the needs of both sides of the table, power dynamics and crafting a narrative that you feel is authentic.
▸ Presentations ›
Modern presentations require more than just slides—they demand engaging delivery, visual storytelling, and audience interaction. I help transform standard presentations into memorable experiences.
From corporate boardrooms to conference stages, I work with professionals to design and deliver presentations that inform, persuade, and inspire. This includes slide design principles, body language, voice modulation, and handling Q&A sessions.
Focus areas: visual design best practices, storytelling with data, managing nerves, engaging virtual audiences, and creating interactive moments that keep attention.
▸ Keynotes ›
Long format speeches that can either make or break you, either people are zoned out and doom scrolling or completely sold out on your story, there is no middle ground in keynotes.
The usual mistake I've seen people do in keynotes is approach it with the same intensity and energy of a 2 minute pitch, over the years I've mastered building up a narrative, and just like in movies, different format of speeches require a very different approach to storytelling.
With Keynote speeches, it requires a bit more than having the end-goal of the content in mind, audience engagement over a prolonged time requires strategic placement of information, humor, personal anecdotes and crafting every step of the experience with your target audience in mind.
Based on the needs, I can help create a compelling narrative and work with you to build a compelling and authentic stage presence.
▸ Toastmasters Contests ›
Toastmasters contests are excellent platforms for honing speaking skills in a supportive yet competitive environment. I've competed in and won multiple contests and won a few in the past 7 years.
I have also worked as a coach for several contestants, helping them refine their speeches, improve delivery, and develop contest strategies.
Contest preparation involves understanding evaluation criteria, crafting speeches that balance content and delivery, and performing under pressure. Each contest type: International Speech, Humorous Speech, Table Topics, Evaluation requires specific strategies.
My coaching covers: speech writing for contests, bringing out your authentic self on stage with tailored approach, because we're all different.
Handling unexpected situations, and developing the mental resilience needed for competition.
What People Say
Erwina Ningsi
Mentee
"When I started public speaking, I was a complete beginner. Naviin Prabhu's clear advice and steady encouragement gave me the confidence to step on stage and grow. His simple words, 'Don't delay the speech, just do it,' pushed me to deliver my first speech. Since then, I've spoken many times and advanced to using public speaking as a core part of my professional work. I'm truly grateful for his mentorship."
Work With Me
Have a talk, interview, or negotiation coming up? Book a short call to align message, audience, and delivery.
One-off Session (2 hours)
Ideal the day before an interview, negotiation, or a key presentation. Together we will strengthen your story and calm your nerves.
Keynote & package 7-10 Sessions
Build your narrative with confidence, whether it's technical, commercial or educational presentations, I've been there done that.
Script review
Can you hold your own on stage but unsure of What to say? I got you covered, I can review your script and give feedback tailored to the occassion.
Video review
Practicing your contest speech and need a one-off comprehensive review on content and delivery? With areas of improvement tailored to your style of delivery? I got you covered.
24 Sessions, Long term 1-1 mentoring (Limited spots)
Ideal for achieving long-term growth at your own pace. ~2 sessions/month, min 1 year commitment. Max slots: 6. Includes initial assessment call, goal setting, clear action plan, implementation, continuous review, feedback and follow-up calls and having an accountability partner.