Story of why I want to perform this speech.

Due to the size and demographics of the previous company I worked on, it’s not suitable. But over here, I see a lot of people that is as youthful as they have potential. They may be slightly aware of what they are lacking, but definitely not the entire picture. and perhaps a light push in the right direction, or an idea that came on the right time, can guide them in the right way or at least plant an idea in their head.

This is my story. I was once a young man, full of hope and passion, with a smaller waistline than now. This happens more than 10 years ago when I was with accenture. Every period of time we will celebrate the employee of the month, quarter, the year, you get the picture. And these fine people will be invited to get in front of 200 of us, and he gets to give thanks to the people that helped him along the way and celebrate the success together. That always gets my blood pumped, and I tell myself let’s put in the hard work and I will get a shot at this too. Weeks become months which turned into quarters and then years ended. I didn’t get a shot.

I didn’t get the promotion, I didn’t get the recognition. But if you think that is something terrible, that’s not the worst. The worst is the fact that Charlie forgot that all he ever wanted was to get up there and give thanks to the people that made an impact in his life.

Do you see the lesson here? I have confused two mutually independent component, the first is to achieve great things at work, the second is to become a great storyteller. I thought it was one and the same and that’s a terrible mistake. Especially for introverts. Yes I’m a hardcore introvert, just like you half of you people.

So, I’m just going to impart this quick and relatable advice. Everytime your boss ask you why you didn’t use his method or some similar statement. I want you visuallize yourself on a stage, ready to give a speech, tell a story. You might get defeated but trust me on this one. It’s better to be on a stage even if your knees are shaking; your palms sweating.

Of course only do this when you feel like you have a chance and I trust your judgment on this.

Thank you for listening. Drop me an if you feel truly moved.