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technical problem. Okay, I'll answer. Okay. Super excited. Excited, but at the same time nervous. Yeah. Honestly, personally, using a script anyway. It's okay. Okay.
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Okay, guys. Guys, we started. Okay. Lucky T in and one low. Okay, guys, uh, I hope everyone's doing great and feeling excited today, 'cause uh, we have got a really fun and insightful session coming up. And then we will explain of, we will explain, um, about the problem definition in product design. Like how product design, uh, will be created, will be created with, uh.
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Okay, guys, uh, don't forget to make sure your connection is stable and your notes are ready because today's topic is going to be super insightful.
Okay, guys, uh, so first of all, uh, welcome to this session. Today's event is going to be super interesting. We're going to dip into problem definition in product design. What is this? It sounds, sounds kind of serious, but trust me, it's, uh, actually really cool. And you get into it, and it's all about understanding how ideas are shaped and developed. Um, basically, how great products start from simple product, simple problems in our life. And then I've, I have seen a little, uh, uh, yeah, I have, uh, to say it's really inspiring. So, yeah, uh, can you guys, um.
Okay, guys, um, so to be honest, I was a little nervous at first, you know. Um, yeah, and today's event is going to be really, uh, especially for us as students who are getting closer to the final semester. So, because that, as you may know, in our last semester, we'll have to create and present our own product idea for our economic survival project. Uh, so that's why, uh, and having a great idea is one thing, but being able to present it clearly, confidently, and persuasively is a whole, is a whole different skill.
Oh, okay, ladies and gentlemen, uh, welcome to our event. Uh, before we begin, uh, let me briefly, uh, share our round for today. We'll start with our opening remarks, followed by an inspiring workshop session. And, uh, today we'll discuss about from, from nervous to, from, uh, to next level.
Okay. Okay. The session is, uh, from nervous to next level with, uh, Sir Jeremia today. Hello, sir.
Hi. Hi. Hi, everyone. Excited to be here.
Okay. So, Jeremia, please introduce yourself. Like, uh, what background and, yeah.
Okay. Okay. Thank you. Uh, who's your name anyway? I forget.
Shakila.
Shakila. Okay. Thank you, Shakila. Okay. Uh, good morning, everyone. How are you today? Uh, feeling good. I hope you guys are feeling good. And I have to say, I'm genuinely excited to be here with all of you. It's such a great moment for me to be able to share a little bit about my journey, what I love, what I have learned along the way, especially when it comes to communication skills.
Before we dive in, let me introduce myself. My name is Jeremy Lumtobing. I graduated from Pajarian University in Bandung, majoring in law. Sounds serious, right? But somehow, you know, life has other plans. Instead of wearing a suit and working in court, I ended up in the creative world. I started my first business in the creative industry and later expanded into property, but still with a creative touch.
I'm currently the CEO of Extravaganza Group, which I have led since 2016. Under this group, we have three companies, basically. The first one is Extravaganza Event Organizer, and the second one is The Moment Planner, which is focused on wedding planning, and the third is Sensation Entertainment, which is focused on music entertainment.
I'm also the Chief Marketing Officer of Philosophy Group. Uh, this business is basically a creative agency that's been helping companies with branding and campaigns since 2017. And just recently, in August 2025, by the grace of God, my partners and I launched a new venture called VA. It focuses on property, basically, but from a creative perspective. So the basic business is we rent and manage spaces designed for events. Uh, so basically, it's property meets creativity. So, yeah. That's a little bit about me.
Um, basically, I'm not an expert. I'm definitely not smarter than any of you here. I just jumped into this business, and then came a little bit earlier. Uh, the business world forced me to learn how to communicate effectively with clients, partners, teams, and even with myself. So, and today, I'd love to share some of those lessons with you, uh, about how communication can turn nervousness into confidence, and confidence into leadership. So that's the introduction of, for, of myself.
Okay. Thank you so much, sir. It's meaningful and it's amazing, guys. Uh, and maybe, uh, let's give one more round of applause for Sir Jeremy. And now let's get into, uh, our session. Maybe, yeah, can we, can, okay. So, uh, no, let's get into our first session. So, uh, please enjoy the event, guys.
So, thank you, Shakila. So, I can come into the presentation, basically.
Yeah. Yes. Sorry. Yeah.
Okay. Okay. Um, okay. Hi, everyone. I hope, like, this session is not, not boring. Yeah. I hope you can, uh, enjoy the session. And anyway, uh, in the middle of this presentation, I will give two of the, uh, students, like, go pay for coffee. Anyway, uh, I, I, I really want you guys to have, like, a discussion with me. So, uh, just wait until the middle and the end of the presentation.
Okay, let's jump to the theme, uh, for today's, um, subject is "Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders Through Effective Communications." It sounds big, right? But it's also very real because no matter what fields we are in, communication is the foundation of leadership. And that's why the subtitle says, "From Nervous to Next Level," because let's be honest, we've all been there. That moment when you have to speak, your start, uh, you know, a bit sweaty, your heart starts racing, and your mind sometimes just goes blank. I've been through that many times. But I've learned that being nervous doesn't mean you are not enough. It simply means you care. And the beautiful thing is, the energy that nervousness can actually be transformed into confidence, connection, and even leadership.
So today, I want to share some stories, insights, and a few lessons I have learned, not from theory, but from experience, basically, about how communication can truly take us from nervous to the next level. So, next slide, please.
Um, next slide. Can you help me, guys?
Okay. So, uh, let's start with the power of communication. First, communication is what shapes leadership. If you think about any great leader, whether it's in business, in politics, or even your own community, there's one thing they all have in common: they know how to communicate effectively.
Second point, every great leader is a great communicator because leadership is not just about giving direction. Uh, it's about inspiring people, aligning visions, and building trust. Uh, and the way we do that is through communication.
And the third point, here's the truth. Most of us didn't start with confidence. Most of us started with fear. Fear of being judged, fear of making mistakes, or fear of not being enough. So, uh, I have a question. Who here has ever felt nervous before speaking in public? Maybe I'm the first person who will raise my hand because even before I started this presentation, I felt a little bit nervous. Okay, but that's normal. Even experienced speakers still feel it sometimes. The difference is, great communicators learn how to turn their fear into fuel. They understand that communication isn't about being perfect. It's about being present and authentic. And, uh, that's what we are going to explore together today. How to move from nervous to the next level by understanding the real power of communication.
Next slide, please.
We are jumping into the flattery. Now let's talk about something that, uh, we all experience. Yeah, we talk about nervousness. Okay, here's the truth. Feeling nervous doesn't mean you are weak. In fact, it usually means you are caring. It means you care about doing a good job, about delivering value, about being understood. So that feeling, the racing heartbeat, the sweaty hands, is actually your body saying, "This matters." So if you haven't, you know, you haven't had nervousness, it means sometimes that you're not responsible. Okay. And nervousness is not a weakness. Basically, nervousness is awareness. Okay. It's your system preparing you to perform, to pay attention, and to be fully alive in that moment.
So our goal is not to eliminate fear because, honestly, if you are waiting to feel zero fear before speaking or leading, you will never start. The real goal is to channel it, to turn that nervous energy into presence, patience, and also focus.
One of my favorite quotes says, "Confidence is not the absence of fear." One more time, "Confidence is not the absence of fear, but the mastery of it." That means confidence doesn't come when the fear disappears. Confidence comes when you learn to work with the fear. Okay, one more time, I will repeat this. Confidence doesn't come when the fear disappears, but confidence comes when you learn to work with the fear. So when you use that energy to connect, to express, and to lead, uh, it will turn your fear to confidence, basically. So next time, uh, you feel nervous before speaking, instead of saying, "I am scared," try saying, "I am ready," because that's exactly what your body is trying to tell you.
So, we jump into the next slide.
So, we need to ask ourselves, so why do we actually feel nervous? Why does something as simple as, uh, speaking in front of people make our heart race like we are being chased by a tiger, maybe? Well, it's because, in a way, our brains think we are. When we stand in front of an audience, our brains see, uh, sees it as a potential threat. It triggers what scientists call the fight, flight, or freeze response, the same survival instincts that protected our ancestors thousands of years ago. This is a bit theoretical, but then being watched by a large group of people probably meant danger, maybe a predator or an enemy tribe. So our body learns to react, to get alert, to protect itself. That same instinct still lives in us today. Even though the threat now is just other people's opinions, basically. That's where the fear of judgment or rejection comes from. We worry, "What if I say the wrong thing?" or "What if they don't like me?" And our brains interpret that emotional risk as physical danger.
But here's the empowering part. Once we understand that this is just biology, we can take back control. You can say to yourself, "Okay, my body is just doing what it's trained to do, but basically, I am safe. I'm prepared, and I am ready." Understanding it helps us manage our, uh, nervousness because awareness turns fear into focus, and that's where the confidence begins.
Next slide, please.
Okay. Now that we understand what's going on in our brains, let me move to the first real step. This is the first real step: reframing our mindset. So, if we want to be a good speaker or communicator, we have to reframe our mindset. Most of the time, when we are about to speak, our brain instantly asks, "What if I fail?" Just be honest, everyone feels that way, right? "What if I forget my words? What if people don't like it?" And that's exactly what makes us tense, right? But what if we change the question? Instead of "What if I fail?" try asking, "What value can I deliver?" That single shift changes everything because now it's no longer about fear, it's about purpose. Focus on the message, not, uh, on yourself. When you speak to serve, not to impress. One more time, when you speak to serve, not to impress, your energy becomes different. It's calmer, more genuine, and people feel that authenticity. Remember this: purpose gives clarity, and clarity builds confidence. When you know why you are speaking, the "how" becomes much easier. Most of us started from "how I tell this, present this subject," but forgot the "why I present this subject." So we need to change it. We start from "why I want to communicate this subject" instead of "how," because before every presentation, you need to remind yourself: "I'm not here to prove myself. I'm here to provide value."
Okay. Next slide.
Okay. Now we have talked about mindset. Let's go to the second step: practice with purpose. Here's the thing. Most people practice, but not effectively. So, we are going to find out how we practice effectively. Okay. Basically, uh, most people try to memorize every single word and then panic when something doesn't go exactly as planned. That's not practicing the message. That's practicing the fear of forgetting. Okay, one more time, I will repeat this. Most people, they memorize every single word and then panic when something doesn't go exactly as planned. That's not practicing the message. That's practicing the fear of forgetting.
So, instead, rehearse the message, not the script, because you can forget the script, but not the message, right? Understand your key points and the flow of your story. That's what makes your delivery sound natural and confident. And please, you need to practice out loud, not in your head. Most of us, maybe we try to practice, but in our head. We don't practice, um, our, um, communication skills out loud. When you hear your own voice, basically, your brain starts building familiarity. It's like training your muscles. You know, you cannot get stronger by thinking about push-ups. You need to do a push-up itself. It's the same thing with communication. You need to speak aloud. You cannot just think because it will not, uh, enhance your communication skills, basically.
So, another great tip is to record yourself. Watch your tone, your energy, your facial expressions. It might feel weird at first, but that's how you will grow faster than 90% of people. Because here's the truth: preparation is a confidence amplifier. The more prepared you are, the less room fear has to take over. Confidence doesn't come from talent. Confidence doesn't come from talent. It comes from repetition with purpose. So you need to repeat it so that you can be a confident communicator.
Next slide.
Okay. So, we jumped into the third step: presence over perfection. Here's something I've learned the hard way. Audience doesn't connect with perfect speakers. Okay? They connect with the real ones. You don't have to speak flawlessly. You just have to speak authentically. Okay? Perfection, uh, often creates distance. Basically, people feel like, "Wow, they are so polished. I could never be like that." But authenticity builds connection. When you are real, when you smile, when you stumble a little bit but keep going, that's what makes people lean in and listen. So instead of focusing on performing, focus on being present. Okay? Listen to your audience, respond to their reactions, and most importantly, breathe. Because when you are calm, your message flows naturally. Remember this: your presence speaks louder than your words. People will not remember every sentence you say, but they will remember how you made them feel. One more time: people will not remember every sentence you say, but they will remember how you made them feel. So, show up fully, not perfectly.
Next slide, please.
Okay. Now, let's, let's move into one of my favorite parts: leadership through communication. We have talked about communication, but we are going to connect it to leadership. Okay. First, remember this: communication is leadership in action. Leadership isn't about your title or your position. It's about how you influence, how you connect, and how you move people through words, through words and, uh, actions. Okay? Every time you speak, whether it's to your team, to your friends, or even like this online, you are a, you are a leading person.
Second, great leaders don't just talk, they inspire. Basically, they don't fill the room with words, they fill it with meaning. Think about the leaders who inspired you. Okay? Chances are, it wasn't just what they said. It was how they made you feel seen, made you feel heard and motivated.
The third, empower others through empathy, clarity, and vision. Empathy helps you understand people. Clarity helps you guide them, and vision gives them something to believe in. And when you combine, combine, uh, all of these three aspects, you're not just communicating, you are creating movement, basically.
And finally, every conversation is a chance to lead. It doesn't have to be on a big stage. It could be a meeting, a one-on-one chat, or even a message you send. Because leadership starts in the smallest moment. So, it doesn't have to be like on a big stage that you can be a leader. It starts from the smallest moment when you speak to others, when you choose to communicate with purpose and heart.
Next slide.
Okay. Now, let's talk about what it really means to be, uh, communicative leaders. This is like three habits of communicative leaders. Um, basically, because being a good communicator isn't just about talking well. It's about connecting deeply and leading effectively.
First, they listen to understand, not to respond. Most people listen just to reply, but the real leaders, they, they are already forming their next sentence to give, uh, a good response, basically. So, great leaders mostly pause. They lean in. They make people feel heard first, and that's powerful because when people feel understood, uh, they open up, they trust, and they follow.
Second, they simplify complex ideas into actionable clarity. Anyone can make things sound complicated, but real leaders make things clear. When your team or your partners leave a meeting, they shouldn't be confused. They should know exactly what to do next. Clarity turns communication into execution. The clarity turns communication into execution.
And the third, they inspire confidence through consistency and authenticity. People, uh, don't follow the loudest voice, they follow the most consistent one. Be the same person on stage, in meetings, and in private. That's what builds credibility.
And finally, their communication builds culture, not just compliance. They don't just tell people what to do. They help people believe in why they do it. Because culture isn't built through commands, right? It's built through conversation. So, if you want to grow as a leader, start by growing as a communicator.
Next slide.
Now, uh, we are go, we are coming to the final part, basically, from nervous to the next level. So, here's the step. First step: go beyond your comfort zone. That's where growth happens. You will never feel ready to speak or lead. And that's okay. I feel that way too. Anyway, growth doesn't live in comfort. It lives in the stretch. Every time you step up to speak, even when you, you, even when your heart is racing, you are training yourself to level up.
Second, channel nervous energy into enthusiasm and focus. Nervousness and excitement actually feel the same in your body. Yeah. Your heart beats faster, your palms sweat. The only difference is how your brain labels it. So, basically, uh, it feels the same in our body. It's just a difference in our brain because, uh, our brain labels it differently. Okay. So instead of saying, "I am nervous," try saying, "I'm excited." That one word can transform your entire energy. Okay.
Third, celebrate small wins. Confidence compounds. After every presentation, meeting, or pitch, take a moment to appreciate what went well. Because confidence isn't built in one big moment. It's built through a series of small victories that stack over time. So instead of you thinking about what's bad in that pitch or presentation, change it into what's good so that you can build your confidence.
And finally, uh, speak not, speak not for perfection, but for progress and impact. Okay? You don't need to be flawless. You just need to make a difference. Each time you speak with authenticity and intention, you're not just communicating. You are evolving. So take that nervous energy, step into it, and let it take you to your next level.
So, next slide.
Before, uh, we wrap up, I want to pause and we have, I want to, uh, ask, have a reflective moment. We have talked about a lot of, we, we have talked about mindset, uh, about practice and presence. But now, let's make it personal because real change starts when we take what we have learned and connect it into our own experience. So, I would, uh, love to hear from you. Basically, there's, uh, in, in the screen, we have like two questions. The first one: "What's one fear that holds you back when you're communicating?" and "How can you transform it into strength?" These two questions, I, I really want, uh, one of the students, maybe, can share, uh, their experience. Can we choose two students who can share their experience? I will give like, go pay for coffee, 150,000 rupees. Yeah, it's okay. It's enough for, uh, for buying a coffee, maybe. There's, uh, like students who want to share, "What's the fear that holds you back when communicating?" and "How can you transform it into strength?" Is there any students who want to jump in with me to discuss about, uh, these two questions? Is it possible to do? Anyway?
Yes, sir, it's possible. Uh, so, uh, maybe we can read the comments for the question.
Yeah. So, anyone of you guys want to share? Is it possible if we invite them in this meeting? Just two persons or one person. And if you're brave enough to share, uh, what's your fear and how you can transform it, transform it into strength? I will give like 150,000 go pay. Yeah, it's enough for make, buy a coffee. Anyway, so, so that we can be more relevant, it's just not about me. Is it possible? But if not possible, it's okay. Maybe, uh, I can continue. But it's possible. It would be nice, anyway.
Okay, guys, uh, please open your Instagram, chat, and you can guys, uh, click the WhatsApp number in the link below. Uh, I'm, I'm reading the comments right now while we're waiting. Yeah. It's like, oh, there, there's a lot of like funny, uh, experiences. It's from Arafi Brilliant. "When I am presenting the material, I usually feel that my tongue is not syncing with what I want to say." I feel the same way too. Yeah. Sometimes our brain and our tongue are not connecting. But I want you guys to share it live in this Google Meet. So, is there anyone who wants to join me for coffee, 150 rupees, 150,000 rupees to go pay, anyway? Is it possible to do, Shakila? Can we invite them to this meeting? Just one or two?
Yeah, sure. So, okay. Okay. I'm waiting here. So, I'm still reading the comments on YouTube.
"Sometimes just seeing people's faces or reactions would fear me out." Yeah, sometimes just seeing people's faces or reactions would fear me out. It's from Supreme. You know, uh, while we're waiting, you know how I always handle this? I always look for a smiley person to make me confident, instead of seeing, like, uh, people's faces that feel like they don't support me. You find out the smiley person in that room. It will help you to build your confidence, basically.
Yeah, guys, uh, if you want to share, sharing about, uh, yeah, sharing about, uh, your, yeah, experience, maybe, uh, yeah, your experience, you can guys, uh, send to WhatsApp, chat. Guys, come on, come on. We can get salug pay. Guys, 150,000 rupees. You can make like three Starbucks coffees with that.
Maybe I can, sir. I want to share.
I want to say.
It's okay if you want to share.
It's okay. That's okay.
It's okay. Okay, let's hear from Shakila. Uh, so Shakila, what's one fear that holds you back when you're communicating? And, uh, according to you, how can you transform that, uh, fear into strength? Okay, please, Shakila.
I mean, in the text, right?
For the text? No, I want to, I want to, uh, basically, the students can join this meeting, basically, they can, uh, try to speak as well.
In possible, uh, or there is no students who want to join this?
Mhm. Mhm. Yes. Yes. Yes. Exactly. Uh, this is like, uh, I, I read the comment from Kishan Maniri. "How can I join?" I assume Kishan Maniri won't join this. So, you guys can, uh, chat to your group WhatsApp, right? So that, um, the committee can invite you to join this meeting. I really want you guys to share what makes you fear and how you can transform, transform it into strength. Okay.
Hi. Okay. Okay. Interesting. I love, I love this.
I hope we can have like an offline class one day. Yeah. We can, uh, learn how to communicate with, with direct practice. Are you guys agree?
Agree, sir. Of course.
Agree. Yes.
If you guys agree, I, I will make a proposal to President University so that we can make an offline course.
Really? Really, sir?
Yes, sir. Please.
Agree. Half agree. Half no. Why? Why?
Okay.
We started from Abdan, I assume.
So.
Abdan. Yeah. Please, uh, what's one fear that holds you back when you are communicating in presenting, maybe, or in one-on-one? On presenting in your class? And usually, how can you transform your, uh, fears, your nervousness into strength? Please share to us.
Okay, uh, this, uh, is my voice heard well?
Yes, it's clear.
Okay. Before, uh, I want to introduce myself first. Uh, you can call me Raja, sir. I'll be called by my friends like that. And I will, maybe I'll just share my experience at school. Uh, at one time, I'm, uh, be MC, or Master of Ceremonies, at one event that, uh, it's a lot of people, sir. It's like 100 or something, 100 something thousand people. And then, uh, it's my first time to, uh, speak at that, uh, lot of people. So I was really nervous. And, uh, I prepared my words, but it's not, uh, speak well, sir. So, uh, how I transform it to my strength? Yes, I learned a lot of improving, sir. That's, uh, so I can, I know what words that I, I have to say, or what, uh, word can change the script. And I still can communicate with the audience well, so I'm not look that bad in front of people like that. So I change, I change, or I, yeah, I change my, uh, what, uh, sir. Okay, okay.
Yeah, I just, uh, to my strength with improving in Indonesian. I'm still learning too for English, sir.
Okay. Basically, anyway, uh, just a little bit of sharing. Even though for today's, uh, presenting, I feel very, very nervous because, uh, uh, it's not usual for me, uh, to like presenting in English. But I prepared a lot for this class. And, uh, uh, as I said before, we don't need to be perfect, basically. We just need to be, uh, present. We not, we need just to be authentic, so that people can feel the genuine version of us, basically.
So, uh, for you, for you, if that happens again,
you don't need to memorize, memorize the words like I said before, but you need to memorize the message that you want to share. Okay? Share it by your way. And by the time, I, I, I, I believe that you will find out your authentic self in conversation.
I heard.
Yeah. So that's from me. Any, any other, uh, thing that you want to share with us? I love from my experience, so the author can share their experience too.
Okay. Thank you, Abdan.
Thank you so much, too, sir.
Okay. Uh, basic. Okay. For the committee, please write down the number of Abdan. It could be for go pay, it could be for OVO. Just tell me, I will send the, the amount of money after.
Money, money, sir. After that, I will reverse it to the committee.
Thank you so much, sir.
Raja, Raja looks happy, sir. Raja looks happy.
Of course. Of course.
Next. I thought this. Oh, Roberto.
Um, hello. Good morning, sir.
Good morning.
Can you hear me?
I can hear you clearly.
Thank you, sir. Uh, before I will start with my, uh, weakness of what I'm going to answer, allow me to present myself first. So, my name is Robert Suarez. Uh, you can call me Junior. I am from Tim or abroad, and I am from class 8, batch 2025. Yeah.
Basically, one fear that holds me back when I'm speaking in public is, uh, misunderstanding between me and the person whom I'm speaking with.
Okay.
I will, yeah, I will take back to my experience in 2019. That was the first time that I was elected as a delegate from United Nations, uh, to represent my country in the summit. It's called Asian Youth Summit, when, uh, countries from Asia meet together.
In that time, we had to present a project about peace. So that was my first time going abroad. I was just 17 years old. I had never been alone, and I was really afraid to use my words when I was speaking.
Wait, Roberto, wait. Uh, Dama, Dama, please mute your mic because we can hear you. You're speaking.
Okay. Uh, I'm sorry, I cannot hear your voice because it's so loud. Can you repeat it again? I'm sorry.
No worries, sir. It's fine.
Okay. Please.
Yeah. So, uh, when I was back in the summit, we had to present like a peace project wherein I was a representative of the UN of our country.
Okay.
And I was just 17 years old, and I didn't know what to do, actually. I was like, "Oh my god, why am I, what word am I going to use? What word am I going to say?" I'm afraid that there will be misunderstanding between me and the other delegates. But then, after some time, I've learned that, uh, my fear shows that I care about something I'm doing.
It's my responsibilities.
Yeah. It's my responsibilities and what I'm going to say and what I'm going to do. So I believe that whatever I'll, I'll say is like a message. They will reach to the others. They will understand. That's why I'm feeling nervous or I'm feeling that kind of fear.
Yeah.
So instead of seeing it as a weakness, I will start to turn it into a strength, and I remind myself that, uh, communicating isn't just being about perfect, but it's about being real, being someone who you are.
Yeah.
Wow. I fully agree. You already can be a speaker in this, in this presentation.
I was nervous when I was about to join the Google Meet with you, actually.
Sorry. Why? Why?
Uh, I don't know.
Ah, you lie. You lie. You're so good.
The fact that you can present your fears and you can't, you know, assist that fairness, um, systematically, it's, it's, it's a good thing, basically.
So, um, I want to give you, uh, some advice.
Thank you, sir.
Yeah. I, I, I love that you are, uh, quite, uh, realize that basically fairness means that we are caring. I have told you before in, in my presentation, but to, uh, upgrade your skills, the role of empathy plays, uh, a very good role in communication, basically. So, uh, empathy is absolutely essential, especially when you're communicating or leading diverse teams, okay? Because when we are, uh, talking, you know, if you are, uh, joining, like, mal United Nations and everything, there's a lot of diverse people from, from every area, yeah. When you lead with empathy, you are not just hearing people, basically. Communicating is not just, uh, speaking, it's about hearing people and understanding them. It's communication as well. It's not about you always speak, but when you are listening, you are communicating as well. So you recognize that everyone's come from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So that awareness helps you communicate in a way that's respectful, inclusive, and motivating. And one more time, it's not just about speaking, it's about listening and understanding. So I think you will be okay with that, as long as you can, you know, uh, make your empathy deeper than before, it would be nice for you.
Thank you, sir.
Okay. Thank you, Roberto. It's nice.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. Next.
Okay. You say that, yeah, Roberto said that you have a nervousness about how to preach, but directly, uh, actually when you're talking, before it's very, very good in front of a hundred of people in our YouTube channels, it's very, very good, Robert. Uh, and also, thank you to Mr. Jeremia, he already shared some insights about how to speak, how to, to speak naturally, calmly, perfectly in front of a lot of audience. And maybe, uh, that's the second, uh, person that shared their own story. We have the last one, which is, so we have three persons that's sharing, uh, their story. The last one, we have ID Satria Prima. So, uh, please kindly open your camera, I made, and directly share your own stories about, uh, your nervousness, maybe, or, uh, what kind of experience that you have in presenting, pitching, yeah, to Mr. Jeremia. Please kindly, uh, share your story.
Okay.
Hi.
Okay. Hi, Mr. Hello. So, what, what can I call you? M Satria.
Um, yeah, M is like the basic Balinese name. So you can call me Satria or Supreme. I was in YouTube comment.
Okay. Okay. Yeah.
I, I see you, you're very active.
Please, please share your thoughts.
Okay. Sure. So, uh, I'm very, very agree for, uh, from what you have said before about how communication is like about being present. Because when I think about the word "present" itself, when we are in a very basic, um, presentation assignment, people like me, for example, or maybe all of us, try to be perfect in the presentation, try to be scripted, try to be deliver as much material as possible. But when we heard again the word "presentation," I think I just got a new idea, like it's about presentation. Present. It's about present. How to be present. So that's why it's not perfection. And, and that's the most experience that I've, uh, come in my class, and my classmates, uh, we are trying to be perfect, but when we are in front of it, uh, just one single blank, we, we already forget what we want to say. For example. I think that's the experience that's going to be relatable for all of us. Uh, what do you think, sir, about that?
Okay. So, um, basically, thank, thank you so much for sharing that. It's not perfection, but it's presentation. I love that quote, anyway. I will, I will use that for the next, uh, presentation of mine. But anyway, uh, great, that's a great story, anyway, and one that really goes to the heart of today's, uh, theme. A communicator becomes authentic and inspiring when their words, intentions, and actions are aligned, are aligned, sorry, are aligned. It's not about sounding perfect or using a perfect phrase or words, but it's about being real. Okay? Uh, so people can feel it when you speak from honesty and experience rather than trying to impress. So authenticity starts with self-awareness, basically knowing your values, your story, and what you stand for. When you share your message from that place, even small words carry weight. So, it, so, it, uh, the most important thing is the message, the value, and who you are, and the, the real you. But it doesn't mean you, you, you are not, uh, but it doesn't mean you don't need to rehearse. You still need to rehearse, but it's not about perfect words. It's about how you present yourself. You present the message. It's more, more important. So, it's for me.
Okay. I'm very agree with you, sir. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you so much, Satria. Nice to know you, anyway. Guys, I'm so happy.
Thank you. Thank you.
Okay. So, that's such a good point. Yes, sir. I love that. And thank you so much for sharing the tip. I think a lot of us here can totally relate to that situation, right? Uh, so maybe, sir, can please you continue with the material that will be presented.
Sure. Sure. So, thank you.
Okay.
Okay. Can I continue?
Sorry. So, maybe before we are continuing to our materials, for all of you guys that already shared your own experience, you can guys directly chat to our admin WhatsApp, admin, your, uh, go pay number, since, uh, Mr. Jeremia Lumban would provide you a gift after you guys sharing your, your own experience. So you guys can please directly send us, uh, about your go pay number so we can approach you directly. Thank you so much, guys.
It could be go pay, it could be OVO, whatever you like. I'll send.
Okay. Okay.
I will message it to you. Yeah. Oh, no.
Okay.
If you want to send, I will send my Google.
You need to share something about yourself. But, okay, let me continue.
So, um, there's three, uh, three people who have shared their, you know, stories and experiences. Uh, the fact that you have shared it, it means that you, you are, you are, you are able to overcome your fear, basically. So, uh, as we are coming to the, uh, to the end of our session, let's wrap up with, um, a few key takeaways. Basically, um, okay, key takeaways. Yeah, the main points I hope you will remember after today.
First, nervousness is natural. Okay. Basically, transform that nervousness into purposeful energy. Feeling nervous doesn't mean you are not ready. Okay. Feeling nervous doesn't mean you are not ready. It means you care. So instead of fighting it, channel that energy into passion and focus. Okay.
Second, confidence grows through preparation and presence. Okay. You don't wake up confident, you build it. Every time you prepare intentionally and stay present in, and stay present in the moment, your confidence compounds.
Third, authenticity, uh, outweighs perfection. People, uh, do not connect with perfect, uh, speakers. They connect with real ones. Your flaws, your honesty, your genuine delivery. That's what makes you memorable, not your perfect words.
And finally, communication is the bridge between leadership and influence. Okay? The more clearly and compassionately you communicate, the stronger your impact becomes, whether in business, whether in relationships, or leadership.
So, remember, you don't have to be fearless to be effective. You just have to be intentional. That's how you move from nervous to the next level. One more time. Remember, you don't have to be fearless to be effective or to be an effective communicator. You just have to be intentional. That's how you move from nervous to the next level.
As we close, I want to leave you with this thought. Last slide. Your voice is your leadership instrument. It's not just about speaking. It's about connecting, inspiring, and empowering. Use your voice with purpose because words can move people. Use it with presence because your energy shapes the room. And use it with authenticity because the world doesn't need more perfect speakers. It needs the real ones. Remember this: the next generation of leaders are not defined by how loud they speak, but by how deeply they connect. So wherever you go after this, in your work, in your community, your everyday conversations, speak with intention, lead with empathy, and let your voice make a difference. Thank you so much. It's been an honor to share this moment with you today. I'm Jeremy Lumtobing. Thank you.
Okay. Thank you so much, Sir Jeremia, for that insightful session. I really relate to everything he said, like, especially the part about being nervous but still showing up anyway.
Sometimes, yeah. Sometime we think being confident means not feeling nervous, but actually, confidence is that, uh, you build while feeling nervous, right?
Yes.
Okay. So, uh, we will now continue with our Q&A segment. Uh, for of you guys who have questions, please can you use the chat comment, and I will read your comment. Okay, sir, from handle, uh, I don't know if he or she, but as sometimes when I'm doing presentation and nobody's giving any reaction, my mind always says, "Did I make a mistake?"
Okay. So the question is, "Did I make a mistake?" Yeah. "Did I make a mistake?"
Okay. Uh, can I directly answer for that question?
Yeah, sure, sir.
Okay. Uh, it happens, uh, a lot of time with me personally, but basically, sometimes maybe we cannot read our audience. We, we, we face a lot of, you know, typical audiences. But here's the thing. Maybe you're not making a mistake, but you are not able to empathize enough to see your audience. Okay. Uh, so I will repeat about the empathy. Uh, I've written it down, anyway. Empathy, uh, anyway, is about, is absolutely essential, especially when you're communicating and leading with different kinds of people. Uh, basically, in, in, in one room, we can face, you know, different kinds of people. So the first thing that you need to learn before you're speaking in front of people, you need to know, uh, the people itself, uh, what's their behavior, uh, what background are they into, and everything. So that the way you speak, you can connect, you can connect the way you speak to the audience that you speak to, basically. So, uh, you, you are not making a mistake about your presentation, maybe, but the mistake is about your preparation because you don't understand and know enough about your audience. Maybe that's, uh, the question of that, uh, concern from me.
Okay. We will read for the next question. Ready, sir?
Ready.
Okay. From Riski Fatahila. Anyway, I think he's my friend. So, uh, he asked, "So, when I speak, sometimes filler words come out, and suddenly the conversation doesn't make sense. That's when I started taking notes so I could remember what was being said, and I also participate speaking first."
Okay. Can you repeat the question? Uh.
Where's the?
Maybe the question? Uh, "Sometimes filler words come out, and suddenly the conversation doesn't make sense."
That's the question.
Okay. So, basically, when you're speaking, you, you have, you have, uh, you have spoken confidently, but at the end, uh, in, in, uh, in one, uh, moment, it doesn't relevant anymore. Basically, like that. Yeah. Okay. Uh, the thing is because you are not focused on the message that you want to tell. Most of us, when we are speaking, we, uh, we speak as we want to speak. We are not speaking to the message that we need to deliver to the audience. So, to, uh, overcome or to fix this problem, uh, I think the best way, yes, you have did the right thing. You take notes and focus on the points that you want to share. Don't go beyond that because I did that too in the first place when I, when I do a presentation because I'm a talker, anyway. I like to talk, talk, and talk. So at some point, I don't know what's the point of I am, of I am, I am talking. So, we need to go back to the message that we want to share. So that's the answer to that question, maybe.
Okay. Thank you, sir. And maybe it's for Abdan Shakura.
Sir, I want to ask about how your story or your path to be a speaker, sir.
To be a speaker, um, uh, basically, okay, I just to be real. Yeah. Anyway, I never dreamed to be a speaker.
Oh, really, sir?
No, no. But a lot of people say that I'm a good speaker. I don't know why. I, for me, it's a gift, basically. I never learned how to speak well. I never joined a course, joined a session to be a good speaker. But maybe my jobs, uh, pushed me to do that. Um, I, I'm, I'm having a business in the creative industry. I lead a company. Uh, so basically, my job is to deliver value, and how to deliver value is by communicating. Uh, in this past, like, 9 to 10 years, basically, I'm just talking every day. My job is talking and meeting and talking and meeting from 8 to 12 a.m., uh, 12:00 p.m., basically. So maybe unconsciously, I trained myself, and unconsciously, there's a lot of, you know, vocabulary in my brain built, uh, when I'm speaking. So it makes me, maybe, maybe a good speaker in your perspective, but not for me, anyway. But if you, if you think so, maybe it's because every day I learned to speak well. It's about, uh, how you keep learning and learning, even if you have been a good speaker. I have, like, this note here. Okay. Uh, we need to make communication as our habit, anyway. So, uh, try to make your conversation intentionally every day to people. So you have to have, like, intention when you're speaking, "What message do I want to share this time?" So, make small wins from every conversation. It will make your habit, uh, in everyday conversation. So, unconsciously, uh, basically, you are training yourself, basically. Uh, that's the pattern that I, that I, uh, make in, in, in my career. Okay. Training, training, training, training, training, training, unconsciously.
Okay. Okay. Maybe your last question, guys. The question from CZ Kid X. I don't know how to say. Uh, he asks, "Does saying 'ah' during a presentation disconnect the connection between the presenter and the viewer?" Yeah. A lot of 'um' and everything. Yes.
Like that. Uh, yeah. Yeah. But basically, I learned along the way. Most of you know, most of good communicators or maybe lecturers say that, uh, don't use 'ah' and everything. Yeah. We cannot use that if it's, it's a lot of, uh, you, you can use that repeatedly. Yeah. It will disconnect the connection between you and the audience. But let's just be real. Nothing's perfect. Then the imperfection makes you perfect, basically. So, don't, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You cannot use it once, twice, three times, four times. It's okay. But, uh, but, uh, the way, the way, uh, to reduce that 'ah' things is to breathe and stop. I have told you in the, I, I forget in the presentation. You need to breathe. You need to slow down. Basically, the mistakes that we make in conversation because we are too fast to talking. And remember, uh, communication is not about speaking. It's about understanding and listening. So, don't talk too much. Maybe if you talk too much, there's a lot of mistakes that you can make. So, maybe you try to listen, you, you try to understand and to breathe so that you can reduce that mistakes. That's for me. Is it quiet? Uh, do you get the answer, or am I not clear?
No.
No, it's, it's a good answer. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I really want to answer all of this, uh, question. Yeah, maybe, um, for the committee, I will give a proposal to have, like, an offline class with you guys.
Is that possible?
Okay. Okay. I'm looking forward to do that, anyway. You guys want to?
Yeah.
Okay. So, guys, here in Selbis Excel, we are not only making an event about a guest lecture online via Zoom meeting, online meeting. So, we also make some events about an online event, how to pitch, how to make a product, how to create an idea into your, into your reality. How to create from your, maybe an idea from out of thin air into a real product that you can hold in your hands. So, it's very, very pleasant to, uh, having Mr. Jeremy Lumbanto being here. We are looking for a next collaboration in our next event. Uh, we are very, very hopeful we can meet in another event, especially in an offline event, so we can directly interacting, uh, between each other and getting the insight and, uh, the experience from the practical one from the expert, which is Mr. Jeremy Lubanto.
Thank you so much. Thank you so much, and it's an, it's an honor for me, anyway. Thank you. Yeah, seriously, what a refresh, uh, it's a refreshing talk, sir, from nervous to next level, that actually what we all need as students preparing to present our project, right?
Yes.
And, yeah, maybe that's it. Uh, and thank you for all participants for the questions. Uh, there was a truly engaging discussion. So.
Yeah. Thank you. Thank you.
So, thank you so much for all of you. Uh, basically, what I promised, I will send that go pay, Dana, or just, please let me. But most of it, I'm really grateful for having you guys here. Uh, it's an, uh, it's a refreshing time for me as well because I love to sharing my experience. I hope I can meet you in real life one day or in the next session. Thank you so much.
Okay. Thank you so much, Mr. Jeremia. The message here that we got from our this event focus on presenting. So we are trying to present. So we are focused on presenting what our point. Don't, don't get into much, uh, script, a text. So be calmly as possible. Be natural as possible. Focus on ourselves. Breathe and focus that we are presenting. We are trying to present our ideas from ourselves to anyone else. Okay. Yeah. Thank you so much, Mr. Jeremia, and for all of the audience that already attending this Google the sessions. Uh, kindly scan the QR code that we already put inside, uh, below the videos, so you can, you guys can attend this meeting by scanning the QR code. Thank you so much, Mr. Jeremia.
Thank you, moderator.
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Yes.
Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Have a good day. Bye.