Barry Talks to Frank Tsuro of FranklySpeaking - "Toastmasters is where leaders are made"

Summary

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Frank Tsuro, a leadership consultant and Toastmasters member from South Africa.

Frank shares his journey from aspiring chartered accountant to becoming a public speaking coach and leadership consultant.

He discusses the foundational role of Toastmasters in developing communication skills and confidence, the importance of navigating difficult conversations in leadership, and the unique challenges faced by first generation leaders in Africa.

The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication and alignment in leadership to foster positive change.

Takeaways

• Frank Tsuro's journey into consulting began unexpectedly through Toastmasters.
• Toastmasters helps individuals develop confidence in public speaking and leadership.
• Public speaking fears often stem from the belief that audiences want speakers to fail.
• Understanding your audience is crucial for effective communication.
• Difficult conversations are essential for preventing long-term dysfunction in teams.
• Real change in organisations takes time and requires open-mindedness.
• First generation leaders face unique challenges in navigating leadership roles.
• Effective leadership involves connecting and aligning with team members.
• Confidence in public speaking comes from preparation and understanding the audience.
• Frank aims to impact 100,000 honest leaders through his work.

Titles

• Navigating Leadership and Communication with Frank Tsuro
• The Power of Toastmasters in Leadership Development

Sound Bites

• "Toastmasters is where leaders are made."
• "The audience wants me to succeed."
• "It takes weeks to build real change."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Frank Tsuro and His Journey

04:52 Understanding Toastmasters and Its Impact

09:29 Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

15:21 The Importance of Audience Connection

18:24 Evolution of Frankly Speaking and Leadership Coaching

24:24 Navigating Difficult Conversations in Leadership

28:35 The People-Centric Approach to Leadership and Change

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Useful Links

The Sixsess Consultancy Website

https://sixsess.org/

Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

FranklySpeaking Website

https://www.franklyspeaking.co/

Frank Tsuro’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/franktsuro/

Toastmasters’ Website

https://www.toastmasters.org/

Keywords

Frank Tsuro, Toastmasters, leadership, public speaking, coaching, difficult conversations, first generation leaders, Africa, communication skills, executive coaching