Personal Weblog of Deepak Vasudevan

At some point, whether in a client meeting, public forum, or casual discussion, we all need to convey our thoughts with impact. But clarity and engagement don’t happen by accident. They’re built—with intent, structure, and a bit of preparation. Inspired by insights fromNCCInc.com and guided by shared experience, here’s a ten-step framework I like to call the Ten Commandments of Public Communication. ✍️ The Ten Commandments Know Your Audience Understand who you’re speaking to—their expectations, expertise, and interests. Clarify the Occasion or Agenda What’s the theme? What’s the context? Tune your tone to the moment. Understand Your Environment Whether it’s a boardroom or a temple courtyard, space shapes delivery. Organize Your Thoughts Jot down the key points you want to convey—don’t rely solely on spontaneity. Encourage Interaction Ask questions. Invite perspectives. Engagement is the oxygen of good dialogue. ...

Last Thursday, my first wheels rolled in: a Kinetic Zing—chosen not just for style, but the unspoken consensus between me and Lavanya. The color, the model, the vibe—it felt like the bike had already picked us. I picked it up from the dealer just as Anna Nagar heaved with weekday bustle. Moments after the tyres kissed tarmac, the skies threw us a full-blown monsoon welcome. Rain. Honest, unscripted. Like nature stamping approval on this first ride. Thankfully, Prashanth was by my side—navigator and rain-buffer. We zipped through to Egmore with city streaks blurring past. Joined by Sengu, we detoured to Triplicane’s Sri Parthasarathy Temple. That unscheduled stop felt intentional, almost ritualistic. From dealer to deity to doorstep—it wasn’t just a commute. It was a consecration. And the Zing? Already family.