A FORMER police chief who would regularly have panic attacks at the thought of speaking in front of large crowds, is to share how he overcame this fear to become an expert in public speaking.
Kul Mahay spent more than 30 years working for Derbyshire Constabulary and was, at one time, one of the most senior Asian officers in the UK. A ‘proud’ introvert, Kul now specialises in leadership and emotional intelligence, helping to create happier and more productive workplaces. He will deliver a two-day public speaking course at Derby Conference Centre, in March, which is accredited by both CPD and the Institute of Leadership and Management.
Kul said: “Confidence and great leadership, plus the ability to speak confidently in front of a room full of people, is something that I learned over time.
“I have always been an introvert and I never felt comfortable when speaking in public; I used to have panic attacks just at the thought of speaking in front of a crowd of people.
“I want to help leaders overcome their fear and develop solid skills. The ability to speak with impact is critical for leaders as more and more people are looking for authenticity and trust in their leaders. Poor communication skills can often create mistrust.
“Whether delegates are wanting to take part in the course to handle an upcoming speech or if you just want to tackle something you know that you have shied away from, this course will help immeasurably.
“It will help with confidence when speaking on stage, or even if it’s speaking via an online platform. I’ll cover how to engage the audience, share how your personal story can make sense of your journey and help people overcome their fear.”
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Kul’s career with the police saw him oversee complex and varied departments, commanding major operational scenarios. He led officers during the Bradford riots in 2001 and says that being in such a position helped him to overcome his fear of public speaking.
“You need to be focussed and a great leader when faced with such situations,” said Kul.
“The police service gave me opportunities to test myself in a whole range of critical situations, from homicide investigation, through to leading on the frontline first as a Silver and then a Gold Commander for many major and critical incidents.”
For the beta test price of £500 plus VAT, delegates will receive two days of training from Kul, workbooks and videos to help them post-course, membership to the Institute of Leadership Management and letters after their name, plus access to more than 450 hours’ worth of leadership development content following completion.
For further details and to book your place, visit https://bit.ly/3iO9vok
