From a Stutter to a Masterful Strategy: Shil Shanghavi on Owning the Stage, the Story, and the Sweat
Fuel Your Confidence · Jordana Borensztajn
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Show Notes
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, global speaker and former TEDx Perth coach Shil Shanghavi shares his extraordinary journey - from being punched in a schoolyard because he had a stutter to becoming a sought-after professional speaker. Shil opens up about managing stuttering, mastering the craft of storytelling, and handling on-stage disasters. He also drops golden tips for public speaking confidence, building internal resilience, and navigating imposter syndrome with grace. This episode is a masterclass in mindset, language, and reinvention
TIME STAMPS
[3:45] The moment that changed everything - the school bully
[7:25] Mentally mapping words like Tetris blocks
[11:55] The worst (and best) advice ever received
[17:40] Why some speakers seek sympathy - and why your story needs a point
[19:30] What do you do when you’re 10 minutes in and need to switch keynotes?
[22:10] The wet chinos story
[32:10] Why Shil visualises everything going wrong - not everything going right - before speaking
[36:10] The 52-second pause that moved an audience
[40:20] Coaching TEDx speakers: The real work isn’t content - it’s delivery, presence, and dismantling ego
[43:45] Imposter syndrome before this podcast
[50:00] 3 actionable tips for building confidence
CONNECT WITH SHIL
Connect with Jordana Borensztajn:
Check out my course '21 Days to Become an Incredible Public Speaker'