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Confidence has grown significantly over time
By Gv. Subath Isuru As a young Gen Z individual, I am always eager to explore new experiences and step beyond my comfort zone. I strongly believe that growth begins where comfort ends. With that mindset, I made a conscious decision to improve my English communication skills to a higher level not just for academic…
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From Fear to Confidence
I’m excited to share my Gavel Journey with you all. It has now been almost a year since I joined the Gavel Club and I often wish I had joined earlier. However, I am truly glad to be a part of this amazing community. The sad truth is many students miss out on this golden…
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ART OF STORYTELLING
‘’ Facts tell, but stories sell ’’ is the mantra I heard from all my professors as a budding marketing, which got me thinking of the ART OF STORYTELLING In a more complex way. Let’s face the truth: we are all down for a juicy storytime, whether it’s at the workplace lunchroom or simply afternoon…
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Gavel Makes History
Ever since The Gavel Club was established in University of Ruhuna by Charter Board Madam President Gv. Menaka Ruwanpathirana in 2014, it has been a leading force of voice that sharpened thousands of undergraduates, giving them the best opportunity to enhance themselves in the field of ‘Public Speaking’! “What’s with Public Speaking?” is a fair…
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The Secret of Public Speaking
By Gv. Manushi Samarawitharana Public speaking is an art that has the power to inspire, motivate, and create change. Whether addressing a large audience or a small group, great speakers know how to capture, engage with audience. There are a few secrets that make public speakers truly powerful. First is the power of storytelling. It…
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Shattering the Silence, Breaking the Ice
By Gv. Umasha Nimsari Sarathchandra As a newcomer to the University of Ruhuna, I’m very excited to be a member of the Gavel Club! I’m here to build my confidence in public speaking and connect with others who share a passion for self-improvement. I’ve always believed in the power of communication, and joining Gavel is…
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Ruhuna Gavel Club: Celebrating a Decade of Voices, Leadership, and Endless Possibilities
The Gavel Club of the University of Ruhuna has hit an exciting milestone this year—10 incredible years of shaping confident speakers, fearless leaders, and dreamers ready to take on the world.
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Whispers of Confidence
On the day I took the role of “Table Topic Master” for the first time, I was doubtful of my performance. Even after the meeting ended, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of uncertainty. However, I remembered the reassuring words of Shakira “….Don’t beat yourself up, no need to run so fast Sometimes we come…
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Speak up, even if your voice shakes
By Gv. Methni Prabhashwari As an introvert, public speaking is not my cup of tea. The thought of getting in front of people and having to speak on a topic is uneasy for me. I am definitely not the type of person who enjoys being the center of attention and having all eyes on me.…
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“A glitch in the Matrix”
By Gv. Malka Kariyawasam Have you ever felt that your life is so monotonous that you are living in a pre-programmed environment like they show in 1999 movie “The Matrix”? The movie shows a future world where humans are kept captive by artificially intelligent machines, by plugging cables to their brains to control the mind.…