AGORA SPOTLIGHT: MEET ABEL SIUM
Growth begins when you step forward—even when fear tells you not to.
This week, we're spotlighting Abel Sium, a Digital Marketer, whose first experience on the Agora stage taught him that fear doesn't always disappear before you act—it can disappear once you do.
🎤 MINI INTERVIEW
Q: What was your first thought before speaking?
"Am I really going to speak in front of all these people? I am really scared."
Q: Biggest lesson?
"The ability to do tasks even when I don't feel like it."
Q: What happened once you started speaking?
"20 seconds in and all the fear disappears."
🔥 Celebrate Abel and tell us: What's one thing you'd do if fear wasn't holding you back?
#AddisAgora #AgoraSpotlight #PublicSpeaking #Growth #Confidence #Leadership
Growth begins when you step forward—even when fear tells you not to.
This week, we're spotlighting Abel Sium, a Digital Marketer, whose first experience on the Agora stage taught him that fear doesn't always disappear before you act—it can disappear once you do.
🎤 MINI INTERVIEW
Q: What was your first thought before speaking?
"Am I really going to speak in front of all these people? I am really scared."
Q: Biggest lesson?
"The ability to do tasks even when I don't feel like it."
Q: What happened once you started speaking?
"20 seconds in and all the fear disappears."
🔥 Celebrate Abel and tell us: What's one thing you'd do if fear wasn't holding you back?
#AddisAgora #AgoraSpotlight #PublicSpeaking #Growth #Confidence #Leadership
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THIS WEEK'S THEME: START WITH WHY
We often know what we do and how we do it.
But do we know why?
Your why gives your actions direction, your words meaning, and your goals purpose.
This week at Addis Agora, we're exploring how purpose can shape the way we communicate, lead, and inspire.
What is one thing you do—and why does it truly matter to you?
Start with why. 🎯
#AddisAgora #StartWithWhy #PublicSpeaking #Leadership
We often know what we do and how we do it.
But do we know why?
Your why gives your actions direction, your words meaning, and your goals purpose.
This week at Addis Agora, we're exploring how purpose can shape the way we communicate, lead, and inspire.
What is one thing you do—and why does it truly matter to you?
Start with why. 🎯
#AddisAgora #StartWithWhy #PublicSpeaking #Leadership
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🎯 SKILL IN FOCUS: WHY-FIRST COMMUNICATION
Most people start with what they do.
Great communicators often start with why.
Before you explain your idea, ask yourself:
Why does this matter?
When you lead with purpose, your message becomes clearer, more meaningful, and easier for people to connect with.
This week, practice flipping the script:
WHY → HOW → WHAT
Don't just explain what you want people to know.
Give them a reason to care.
#AddisAgora #SkillInFocus #StartWithWhy #CommunicationSkills
Most people start with what they do.
Great communicators often start with why.
Before you explain your idea, ask yourself:
Why does this matter?
When you lead with purpose, your message becomes clearer, more meaningful, and easier for people to connect with.
This week, practice flipping the script:
WHY → HOW → WHAT
Don't just explain what you want people to know.
Give them a reason to care.
#AddisAgora #SkillInFocus #StartWithWhy #CommunicationSkills
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🎯 FRIDAY SESSION | START WITH WHY
What makes people care about an idea?
It’s not always what you say. Sometimes, it starts with why it matters.
This Friday, we’re exploring Start With Why through:
🎤 Prepared Speeches
🔥 Hot Questions
📝 Constructive Evaluations
🤝 Meaningful Connections
Come ready to learn, speak, connect, and discover the power of purpose.
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 6:00 PM onwards | Networking from 5:45 PM
📍 ALX-Capstone Tech Hub, Lideta
🎟️ Free for all
Addis Agora Speakers
Speak. Inspire. Transform.
#AddisAgora #StartWithWhy #CommunicationSkills
What makes people care about an idea?
It’s not always what you say. Sometimes, it starts with why it matters.
This Friday, we’re exploring Start With Why through:
🎤 Prepared Speeches
🔥 Hot Questions
📝 Constructive Evaluations
🤝 Meaningful Connections
Come ready to learn, speak, connect, and discover the power of purpose.
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 6:00 PM onwards | Networking from 5:45 PM
📍 ALX-Capstone Tech Hub, Lideta
🎟️ Free for all
Addis Agora Speakers
Speak. Inspire. Transform.
#AddisAgora #StartWithWhy #CommunicationSkills
🎯 FRIDAY IS ALMOST HERE!
Hey Agorians! 👋 Who’s joining us for Start With Why this Friday? Will we see you there? 👀
Hey Agorians! 👋 Who’s joining us for Start With Why this Friday? Will we see you there? 👀
Anonymous Poll
79%
🟢 Count me in! 🙌
14%
🟡 Maybe
7%
🔴 Can’t make it
SESSION 254 RECAP: START WITH WHY
A powerful evening at Addis Agora, exploring what makes ideas meaningful, memorable, and worth caring about.
💡 3 takeaways:
1️⃣ Start with purpose, not just what you do.
2️⃣ People connect deeper when they understand the why.
3️⃣ A clear purpose can turn an idea into action.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, participated, and made Session 254 memorable! 🙌
#AddisAgora #Session254 #StartWithWhy #CommunicationSkills #Leadership
A powerful evening at Addis Agora, exploring what makes ideas meaningful, memorable, and worth caring about.
💡 3 takeaways:
1️⃣ Start with purpose, not just what you do.
2️⃣ People connect deeper when they understand the why.
3️⃣ A clear purpose can turn an idea into action.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, participated, and made Session 254 memorable! 🙌
#AddisAgora #Session254 #StartWithWhy #CommunicationSkills #Leadership
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Agora convention started. Join for free now
Recording of Agora convention day 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLOt7KGc3w&t=1s
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AGORA SPEAKERS INTERNATIONAL Convention -AgoraCon 2026 -Day 1 - Sunday, 23 August 2026
The 10th Anniversary of Agora Speakers is being celebrated at AgoraCon 2026 convention hosted by Indonesia and assisted by others from around the world.
This is Day 1 held on Sunday, 23 of August and Day 2 will be on the following Sunday, 30 August.
This…
This is Day 1 held on Sunday, 23 of August and Day 2 will be on the following Sunday, 30 August.
This…
AGORA SPECIAL VOL. 2 IS HERE
IDEAS WORTH FIGHTING FOR
Six speakers.
Six ideas.
Seven minutes to make us care.
Then we turn up the pressure with the 3-Minute Advocate — random topic, three minutes, make us believe.
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 6:00 PM onwards
📍 ALX-Capstone Tech Hub, Lideta
🎟️ Free entry
Come with an open mind. Leave with an idea worth fighting for.
Who's joining us? 👇
IDEAS WORTH FIGHTING FOR
Six speakers.
Six ideas.
Seven minutes to make us care.
Then we turn up the pressure with the 3-Minute Advocate — random topic, three minutes, make us believe.
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 6:00 PM onwards
📍 ALX-Capstone Tech Hub, Lideta
🎟️ Free entry
Come with an open mind. Leave with an idea worth fighting for.
Who's joining us? 👇