Harrison Msimuko works to unlock confidence

Harrison Msimuko, a public speaking coach and founder of Articulate Communications Training, offers expert coaching in Namibia to help individuals, professionals and organisations harness the transformative power of communication.Born in Zambia and raised in Lusaka, Msimuko has lived in the UK, Eswatini, South Africa and Namibia. His interests include sports, music, poetry, film and theatre.Msimuko’s interest and passion for public speaking began when he joined an association of public speakers. He found joy in helping others by sharing insights and discovered a natural passion for teaching – though not within a traditional classroom setting. Whether through youth clubs, public speaking events or life skills coaching, he realised that teaching others came naturally to him.“There's just something about teaching that just seemed so natural, even though I didn't want to be a teacher because I wasn't a huge fan of school because of my early primary experiences.”Harrison developed his public speaking skills not just by standing up and speaking but through his diverse life experiences and a deep love for engaging with people.Providing toolsA career in advertising helped sharpen his communication skills, complemented by roles such as hosting a radio talk show, chairing a sports council, and founding a poetry club.He began performing poetry regularly, whichhe said provided a platform to hone his craft even more. He said that it was on "those platforms, specifically where you learn to draw the attention of your audience, because it's not everybody who's interested in your performance or the event that is occurring" that his public speaking skills were catapulted to new heights. One of the main challenges he helps clients overcome is their fear of speaking in front of others.“People often get in their own way with their thoughts and need to overcome these mental barriers. Confidence and self-perception immensely impact how people speak," he explained.For the youth, his advice is simple: “Find opportunities to do it and just do it. Public speaking, just like anything else, is something that you improve by doing it over and over again.”Looking ahead, Msimuko said they aim to focus on public speaking initiatives targeting the youth.“We are pushing our platform for public speaking for young people,” he explained, noting that their goal is to improve English-speaking skills among youth to prepare them for adulthood, whether it’s for job interviews or other opportunities.

Harrison Msimuko works to unlock confidence

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