Lucknow: In an era dominated by chatbots and instant messaging, the art of face-to-face communication is facing a crisis. We are more connected than ever, yet increasingly afraid to speak. Addressing this widening gap is Yash Tiwari, an International Speaker and Storyteller who has spent the last decade experimenting with the art of creative communication, and is now launching the SpeakBOLD© Project to promote the same.
We sat down with him to discuss why he believes the “human voice” is the only tool technology cannot replicate, and how his new “Concerts of Communication” are changing the way we learn to speak.
Q: You’ve stated that we are currently facing a “crisis in communication.” How is that?
Yash Tiwari: We are seeing a generation that is technically proficient but terrified of articulating their thoughts publicly—and originally. The “human element” of speaking is becoming weak. My observation, after years of mentoring the art of Communication, is that people are hiding behind screens. In the coming years, the only people who will truly stand out are those who can interact confidently, communicate creatively, and speak boldly. That is what my SpeakBOLD© Project is focused on.
Q: You call your new workshops “Concerts of Communication.” That’s a very specific choice of words. How does a “concert” differ from a traditional seminar?
Yash: Traditional seminars are often passive; you sit, listen, and take notes. A concert is about rhythm, energy, and participation. I wanted to create an experience that guides learners—whether they are students or executives—through the “New Rules” of Speaking in this brand new era. In the SpeakBOLD© Concerts of Communication—the skill-building workshops—the communication aspirants get to practically experiment with the words and their voice through a series of interactive tasks and activities of Speaking.
We recently brought this format to The Times Group’s Bennett University during the ‘Aalekh’ Festival and CGC University’s ‘Sahityam’ Festival, which was in fact attended by thousands of students on campus. It’s not just a lecture, to state it simply. It’s an active intervention to help youngsters reclaim their voices.
Q: And what does that framework look like in practice, especially during a live interaction?
Yash: It’s a four-phase system I developed to take someone from abstract jargon to high-definition clarity. B stands for Bridging the Gap: This is about visual confidence—how you carry yourself before you even say a word. O is for Owning the Room: This teaches the power of invitation, making the audience feel welcomed rather than talked at. L is for Leveling Language: We move away from complex corporate or academic jargon to speak with clarity. D is for Directing Speech: This is about speaking with authority and specific intent. It is all about helping aspiring communicators develop a sense of structure in their speech.
Q: As a Communication Skills Expert, when you look at your generation of GEN Z, what is the one thing you hope they learn through the SpeakBOLD© Project?
Yash: Authentic confidence. Being a GEN Z, I’ve always been vocal about one fact, and it is that the one tool that technology, no matter how advanced, simply cannot replicate, is a distinct, authentic human voice. The goal is to transform passive youngsters into active, bold communicators who aren’t afraid to own their narrative and SpeakBOLD.
Yash Tiwari, as a Global Speaker and Mindfulness Mentor, has delivered multiple TEDx Talks and Josh Talks, and with his storytelling and communication expertise, has conducted sessions for prestigious organizations including, Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog), National Book Trust (Ministry Of Education), Infosys Foundation, Navbharat Times, Dainik Jagran, to name a few, and Premier Institutes such as IITs, NITs, colleges under University of Delhi, and the list goes on. Yash has dedicated the past decade to researching the psychology of impact through speaking and pillars of effective communication.
