{"podcast":{"title":"The Guiding Voice","slug":"the-guiding-voice-1240753","podcast_index_feed_id":1240753,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1730184976766-af357ddd-6021-4774-96a4-6dcdcea7d63f.jpeg","author":"Naveen Samala","episode_count":723,"summary":"The Guiding Voice – Empowering Millions, One Conversation at a Time Asia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence Award in 2025. Ranked in the Global Top 2.5%. The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers. Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose. TGV has been a proud finalist in • HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024 • Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024 Weekly Episodes That Inspire Action We publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026): Transformation Thursdays Personality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of work At times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as: LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversations Each…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T12:18:20.719779+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753"},"episode":{"title":"Speakers Are Made, Not Born: 15 Years of Leadership Lessons with DTM Vikram Chandra","slug":"speakers-are-made-not-born-15-years-of-leadership-lessons-with-dtm-vikram-chandra","published_at":"2026-05-21T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753/speakers-are-made-not-born-15-years-of-leadership-lessons-with-dtm-vikram-chandra","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753","url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice/episodes/dtm-vikram","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/629d98cad435d300126b7044/e/6a029f2153be193dbd8b16c1/media.mp3","summary":"Unlock the Secrets to Masterful Communication and Leadership! In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Mr. Vikram Chandra Kumar, a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with over 15 years of experience in the world of public speaking and leadership. Vikram shares his incredible journey from joining Toastmasters \"by chance\" to becoming a pillar of the community, serving in multiple leadership roles, and reviving struggling clubs. Whether you're battling glossophobia (the fear of public speaking), looking to build a trust-based professional network, or wanting to influence others without formal authority, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom. In this video, you will learn: Why speakers are made, not born. Vikram’s \"Success Mantra\" for personal and professional growth. The 3 critical signals of a dying club and how to turn them around. How to move from recruitment to long-term member retention. The power of \"earning\" influence through effort and authenticity. Connect with The Guiding Voice: Subscribe for more transformative conversations! Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spread the positivity—share this episode with three friends who want to grow! #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Toastmasters #CommunicationSkills #Networking #Glossophobia #TheGuidingVoice #PersonalDevelopment #SuccessMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Voice 03:00 - Meet Our Guest: DTM Vikram Chandra Kumar 04:45 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Quick Brain Ticklers 06:15 - Success Mantra: Honesty, Calmness, and Commitment 07:45 - Lessons from 15 Years of Resolving Conflicts 09:20 - Joining Toastmasters: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking 11:50 - Leadership Journey: From Comfort Zone to Growth 13:10 - How to Build a Community Club from Scratch 14:3…","meta_description":"Unlock the Secrets to Masterful Communication and Leadership! 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