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TEDxDavangere 2025Lavanya VK
Public Speaking Coach | Founder, Kalpataru Skill Nest | Toastmasters Division Awardee
Spoke at TEDxDavangere 2025 · 26 July 2025
With a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of communication, Lavanya VK has guided over 500 individuals—from students to professionals—in finding their voice and speaking with conviction. In 2025, she founded Kalpataru Skill Nest, an initiative devoted to nurturing essential life skills through public speaking and personality development.
A recognized Division C awardee at the District 121 International Speech Contest (Toastmasters) in 2022, Lavanya brings both mastery and empathy to her training. Her approach weaves together storytelling, realworld application, and emotional intelligence—creating a safe space for growth that resonates far beyond the stage.
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Talks by Lavanya VK
I Failed. I Got Fired. The Story I Kept Hiding — Until Now
Rejections, failures, and job loss—on the surface, they look like setbacks. But what if they’re the very moments that help us reconnect with our truth?
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