Speak with Impact & Own the Room

Issue #2

Hello hello!

Mid April already! This year too is feeling like it's travelling at the speed of light. How are we doing on those new year resolutions?

Mine was to start a newsletter in 2025! As you can see, I am making some progress with it now. The other habit I’ve been building is that of daily yoga. I am at 80 days of yoga since 1st Jan 2025, so not too bad eh?

Habits have the power of compounding. The more reps you put in, the better you become. This is the mindset shift I also teach all my clients who come to me to learn public speaking, leadership & workplace communication, and executive presence. If you're looking to improve your workplace communication as well, read on!

✨ A tip you can apply today

If you want to improve your public speaking - and no, it’s not just about being on a TED Talk stage - it also means how you show up and speak in public, especially at the workplace.

Here’s the single most important tip I can give you today:

Yes, it’s more important than your words sometimes. A harsh tone, passive aggression, sarcasm, or even unconscious irritation can dilute your message and break trust, especially in leadership roles.

Whether you’re giving feedback, pitching an idea, or navigating a high-stakes conversation, how you say something matters more than what you're saying.

How to improve your tone?​
Here are three simple but powerful ideas you can start with:

🗣️ Record yourself speaking – even a voice note. Listen for warmth, clarity, and energy.
🧘‍♀️ Calm your body before you speak. Tone mirrors what’s going on inside you.
🎯 Be intentional. Ask: “What energy do I want to bring into this conversation?”

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💬 2 Testimonials That Warmed My Heart

Here are two client messages that made me pause, smile wide, and feel immense gratitude. My work has always been people-first, and messages like these are the real fuel.🧡

The first is from a Member of Cohort 6 of Speak with Impact that happened last year, she continues to implement all that she learnt and seeks guidance from me and her cohort peers even today. I love that we are a community for life!

The second one is from a 1:1 coaching client from my hyper-customised programme Boost Your Brilliance. He was up for his C-suite level promotion pitch and jury yesterday. I am so proud of all the work he has put in for the last few months. His message after the panel interview made me realise once again why I do what I do! (The chat timings are warped because I am in the US - no, I don't coach all night 😁)

SIGN UP FOR THE 2-DAY BOOTCAMP

🎙️ Upcoming: Join my 2-Day Online Bootcamp - SPEAK WITH IMPACT

Want to go from “I hope they like my idea” to “I know they’ll remember my presence”?

This 2-day live online bootcamp is designed to help you speak powerfully, present persuasively, and most importantly, feel confident in any room - boardrooms, client calls, panels, and presentations, both virtual and physical.

🗓️ Dates: 17-18 April 2025
🕖 Time Options:​
​India – 7 to 9 PM IST (on both days)
US/EU – 9:30 to 11:30 AM EST (on both days)

You’ll walk away with:​
✅ Real-time feedback
✅ A mini communication makeover
✅ Tools that’ll make your words (and tone!) unforgettable

🎁 Bonuses that I am designing especially for you - a power phrases guide for the modern, global workplace, a read on the psychology of assertive speaking and a collection of storytelling templates to help you become more "interesting" in your communication!

🎁🎁 BIG BONUS: Free Lifetime access to the Mentorleap Community!

🎟️ Seats are limited because I keep the sessions intimate.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2-DAY BOOTCAMP

💡 Want more sections in the future?

As a communication coach, journalist, and entrepreneur, I’m planning to add more juicy and value-packed bits to this newsletter in the coming editions, such as:

• Client Case Study of the Month (real stories of transformation!)
• Behind the Scenes – of how I design workshops and keynotes
• Mridu Recommends – tools, books, podcasts, maybe even yoga playlists!
• Spice It Up – real language swaps that make you sound 10x more impactful

If you’d like to see a specific kind of content, hit reply and let me know!

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SPEAK WITH IMPACT HERE

Till next time, keep showing up, keep speaking up!

Warmly,
​Mridu 💫 🎤
Public Speaking Coach | Leadership Communication Expert | TV Anchor & Journalist | Founder & Chief Mentor, Mentorleap
​Helping you own the room and speak with impact!