Mohammad Tabrizian on Unlocking the Power of Your Untold Story
- Mohammad Tabrizian
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
We often think of public speaking as the art of performance—project your voice, stand tall, pause at the right moment. While these are undeniably important, there’s something even more powerful than technique: your story.
As someone who has spent years working with speakers from diverse walks of life—students, CEOs, artists, and even shy teens—I’ve learned that the stories people hesitate to share are often the ones the world needs most. I’m Mohammad Tabrizian, a public speaker, writer, and founder of Eloquence Academy, and I’ve seen firsthand how the journey from silence to stage can be transformative, not just for the audience—but for the speaker themselves.
The Fear Behind the Voice
Many of us grow up believing our stories aren’t “big” enough to matter. Others fear judgment, cultural backlash, or simply the vulnerability of being seen. I’ve felt that fear myself. When I first moved between the UAE and the UK, I wrestled with how to express my hybrid identity without feeling like I belonged to neither place fully. It was only when I embraced my story—not despite its complexity, but because of it—that I began to truly connect with audiences.
Why Your Story Matters
In a world saturated with noise, authenticity stands out. Your story doesn’t need dramatic plot twists to be powerful. It needs truth. Whether it’s a tale of growing up between cultures, navigating personal hardship, or finding your voice in a quiet world—if it moved you, it can move others.
And when spoken with intention, your personal narrative becomes more than memory—it becomes a mirror. Audiences begin to see themselves in your words, and that connection can spark dialogue, healing, and even societal change.
Turning Memory into Message
So, how do you move from silence to stage?
Reflect, Don’t Censor: Start by journaling moments that changed you. Don't worry if they seem “small.” The power is in the reflection, not the drama.
Find the Thread: What lesson runs through your story? Is it resilience? Forgiveness? Identity? That thread becomes your message.
Structure Like a Journey: Every good story has a beginning (the challenge), middle (the struggle), and end (the transformation). Your speech should flow with emotional rhythm.
Speak It Before You Perfect It: Don’t wait until it’s flawless. Share your story in small circles, storytelling nights, or open mics—like the ones I often attend in Sharjah and London. Feedback will shape it.
Own the Stage, Don’t Conquer It: When you speak from the heart, you’re not performing—you’re offering a piece of yourself. The audience doesn’t want perfection. They want connection.
Final Thoughts
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through coaching and speaking across continents, it’s this: everyone has a story that can light a spark in someone else. The world doesn’t need more polished speakers—it needs more honest ones.
So, to anyone holding onto a story in silence, let this be your invitation: the stage is not reserved for the loudest voice. It’s for the truest one.
And that voice? Might just be yours.
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