Mohammad Tabrizian’s Journey to Empowering Silent Voices

For Mohammad Tabrizian, the stage wasn’t always a place of power—it was once a space of fear.

“I remember freezing during a school presentation,” he recalls with a smile. “The silence felt heavier than any words I could’ve said.”

Today, he stands in front of hundreds—sometimes thousands—confidently delivering talks that spark transformation. From university lecture halls to international summits, Mohammad has made it his mission to empower voices often drowned out by doubt, fear, or society itself.

Born and raised between the UAE and the UK, Mohammad’s multicultural upbringing shaped both his worldview and his voice. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Farsi, he grew up navigating diverse cultural spaces where silence could mean anything—from respect to repression.

“Public speaking isn’t just a performance,” he says. “It’s a form of presence. And for many people, especially youth, women, and marginalized communities, reclaiming that presence is life-changing.”

After studying Communication Studies at the University of Sharjah and earning a Master’s in Public Speaking at the University of Leeds, Mohammad began his career as a motivational speaker for the UAE Ministry of Youth Affairs. Between 2016 and 2019, he toured schools and universities across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, encouraging young people to use their voices as tools of leadership and resilience.

“I’d meet students who had powerful stories but didn’t believe anyone would listen,” he says. “Helping them shift that belief—that was the real work.”

In 2019, he founded Eloquence Academy in London, a training ground for public speaking and storytelling. The academy’s annual Voices of Tomorrow summit brings together emerging speakers to share narratives that challenge stereotypes and inspire change.

Through his books—The Voice Within, Stage Whisper, and Bridging the Gulf—Mohammad explores both the internal and external battles speakers face. Whether it’s stage fright, cultural hesitation, or the weight of representation, his message is consistent: your voice is valid.

He also teaches as a visiting lecturer at Zayed University and the University of Birmingham, blending academic theory with practical coaching. His podcast, Voices Beyond Borders, extends this mission globally, featuring conversations about identity, courage, and cross-cultural dialogue.

But at the heart of it all is a man who once trembled in front of a class—and now trains others to stand tall in front of the world.

“Stage fright is real, but so is stage light,” Mohammad says. “And once you step into it, you don’t just speak—you shine.”