Speak With Shiv

29/11/2025

I love conversations that change people.

The ones that shift someone’s confidence, spark an idea, or give them the clarity they’ve been searching for.

I’ll be a Speed Mentor at the upcoming Humans Who Hire event being co-hosted by and .collective Collective .

This event brings job seekers face-to-face with the people who actually make hiring decisions, founders, managers, and teams who are recruiting right now.

My corner of the night will be all about supporting attendees with one thing that ties every opportunity together how you communicate your story.

Because whether you’re changing careers, looking for your next role, or figuring out how to stand out the way you speak about yourself matters.

If you’re job hunting, career shifting, or simply want a clearer way to express your value, this is an event worth being in.

A massive thanks to Sara for this opportunity, super excited to be collaborating together.

🗓️ 6pm on 1st December
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29/11/2025

Right before I walk on stage, I remind myself of one thing:
It’s not about me.
It’s about the people sitting in those seats.

The moment I shift the focus from “How do I sound?” to
“How can I serve them?”
the nerves disappear and gratitude takes over.

28/11/2025

The last workshop I ran with .au was something else.
Definitely not your usual “sit quietly and take notes” session.

Think:
🎨 Pictionary… but for public speaking
👵 Trying to explain ChatGPT to your grandma
🤫 And learning how to say more by saying nothing at all

The energy in the room was unreal — big smiles, real connection, founders actually having fun while learning how to communicate with impact.

Grateful to Julian and the Founders Edge community for bringing me in and trusting me with the session.
And huge shoutout to every founder who showed up ready to experiment, reflect, and sharpen their edge.

Always a joy to partner with people who care deeply about growth and community.

24/11/2025

I’ve knocked on 8,000 doors…

When I came to Australia six years ago as an international student, I was that guy standing in the corner at networking events pretending to be busy on my phone.

Not because I didn’t want to talk but because I was terrified to.

Fast forward to today…
I get to speak on stages.
I get to train others on the very skill I once avoided.
And every time I teach, I’m reminded of how far you can go when you don’t give up on yourself.

Growth takes time.
Confidence takes repetition.
And sometimes the smallest door you open becomes the one that changes your whole life.

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13/11/2025

One of my favourite ways to shake off nerves before going on stage?
Record a quick video before you step up.

If you can do something slightly uncomfortable on camera, the stage suddenly feels a lot less scary.
Your body switches from “I’m nervous” to “I’ve already started.”

Small action, big shift. Try it before your next presentation.

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03/11/2025

You can beat most people just by trying.

Not by being the smartest or the most talented — just by trying.
Most people never start. They overthink, they wait for perfect, and they talk themselves out of it.

But when you keep showing up, even when it’s messy, you build something most people never do — momentum.

Keep trying. That’s the real edge.

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30/10/2025

26/10/2025

When you manifest it, you get a little closer.
At the start of this year, I photoshopped myself on a TedX stage and put the colored printout in my room.

A few nights ago, I was standing giving a 20 second impromptu TEDx talk at

I grabbed the opportunity and got so excited that drummed the poles too.

My talk wasn’t perfect, I wasn’t polished but it was heartfelt and connected with the audience.

It was luck meeting hard-work or I call it serendipity.

Although I wasn’t on the stage yet but I spoke in a room of TEDx which is super cool and exciting. As a public speaking nerd, I was geeking out.

I’m closer to my goals than I was yesterday

Thanks for capturing this moment.
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25/10/2025

When you look sharp, you feel sharp.
And when you feel sharp, you sound sharp. 👔✨

Confidence isn’t just in your words, it’s in how you carry yourself.
So use everything in your toolkit (or should I say… wardrobe) to show up as your best self.

Because sometimes, the right outfit doesn’t just change how others see you.
It changes how you see yourself.



Do you agree?

24/10/2025

Twenty seconds. That’s all I had.

At University of Sydney, the MC asked if anyone wanted to give a 20-second talk on a random topic.
And before my brain could think, my hands were already in the air. Both of them.

Seconds later, I was standing in the middle of a packed theatre — lights, cameras, crowd — sharing my first words on a TEDx stage.

It wasn’t planned.
It wasn’t perfect.
But it was powerful.

Because sometimes, you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to raise your hand.

Today it was 20 seconds.
Tomorrow, who knows. Maybe the full stage.

Grateful for every small moment that builds the bigger dream. ❤️


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21/10/2025

Ever get asked a question and freeze? 😅

The secret formula top communicators use? PREP. 💡
Your answer becomes instantly clearer, more confident, and way more convincing. Master this and watch how people actually listen to what you say 👏