YT75 – How to Connect with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere – Dr Damini Chawla

How can you “speak human” and have courageous conversations with others? In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Dr. Damini Chawla, who shares her inspiring journey from being a dentist to an award-winning speaker. She opens up about the challenges of career transitions, the lessons she learned in connecting with people across cultures, and the importance of authentic communication. Together, we dive into her “Speak HUMAN” framework, a simple yet powerful tool for building meaningful relationships in both personal and professional life. Join us as Damini reflects on her past, her growth, and her mission to help others find their voice and live authentically.

Discussion Topics: How to Connect with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere

• How did she go from dentist to award-winning speaker?
• The surprising moment that changed everything in Singapore.
• Why your words might not land as you intend.
• The secret to truly connecting with others.
• What does it mean to “Speak Human”?
• The step everyone misses in effective communication.
• Her life-changing decision—and what it taught her.
• Why burnout is more common than you think—and how to fight it.
• The advice she’d give her younger self—and you.
• How to turn any experience into your next big leap.