“Kapable gave me the courage to put myself in situations I would have avoided before.”

I used to think I could simply avoid situations where I had to speak in public or put myself in front of an audience. Over time, I realised that was becoming increasingly difficult. Networking, public speaking and communicating with larger groups were becoming unavoidable parts of my role, and I wanted to stop letting that hesitation decide what opportunities I took.
When I joined Kapable, I knew there would be no overnight transformation. What I needed was guidance on how to practise. I wanted to know whether I was practising the right way, because repeating the wrong behaviour can make it feel normal.
That became one of the most valuable parts of the experience for me. I started deliberately putting myself into situations I would previously have avoided. I took up speaking opportunities, including a few where I had to address an audience with very little room to back out. Before one such event, I was internally thinking, What did I get myself into? But instead of stepping away, I prepared a mind map and went ahead with it.
The experience went well. More importantly, I began collecting positive experiences that challenged the fear I had built around public speaking.
There has been a very noticeable shift since then. The hesitation and anxiety I used to feel are largely gone. I still get nervous, but now it usually lasts for the first minute or so, while I get a sense of the audience. After that, I settle into the conversation.
My communication itself has also changed. I consciously started slowing down because I realised that speaking too quickly made me think ahead of myself. When I slow down, my thoughts fall into place more naturally. I have also become much more aware of filler words, eye contact and how I present myself.
What surprised me most is that some of these changes are becoming automatic. During my final session, I was answering questions spontaneously and only later realised that I had naturally structured my responses. That told me the practice was beginning to become second nature.
I have also started applying these principles when working with my team. In one review meeting, I noticed a team member was taking too long to get to the point. I asked him to lead with the value he was creating, then explain the reasoning and support it with an example. The meeting went much better, and I realised I was now looking at communication through a completely different lens.
For me, the biggest takeaway is that the course gives you the concepts and structure, but the real change comes from continuing to practise. I leave Kapable feeling powerful, joyful and equipped, with the confidence to keep putting myself in situations that help me grow.