MEET SHIL

When I was 10, I was punched in the face whilst playing a game of marbles in my school playground. That punch sparked a curiosity in me – a curiosity which led me on a lifelong obsession to understand how I could speak clearly.

By 2025 – I will have invested 34 years and more than 60,000 hours into refining my ability to speak. My obsessive curiosity had led to becoming a world renowned public speaker and storyteller.

I am a lifelong Manchester United supporter, a wildlife enthusiast and an instant coffee lover (this is where most people cringe!) 

I am also the co-founder of Perth Unfiltered, a presentation mentor for Impact100 WA and the former head of speaker coaching for TEDxPerth. 

In 2021, SHIL – an award-winning short film documentary on my life, was released globally. 

Connect with Shil

Shil is the former Head of speaker coaching for TEDxPerth.

Working alongside Local and International coaches, the team work with speakers in delivering some of the amazing TED talks you see online.

In 2018 Shil was invited to speak, and assist as a speaker coach, at the Australian Tax Office’s internal event, TEDxATOPerth.

Due to license restrictions this talk is unavailable for public viewing.

Shil was accepted to deliver a TOD Talk in 2022. 

TOD Talks is one of the most popular stand up comedy shows at the Fringe Festival.

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WHAT MAKES SHIL TICK?

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  • Shil was born in Kenya and speaks fluent Swahilli 
  • He was stalked by lions on a safari!
  • The gym is his place of zen – his second home!
  • He loves football and is a massive Manchester United supporter
  • His favourite music acts are Plump DJs, Stanton Warriors and Hernan Cattaneo
  • Shil loves wildlife – he once had 10 dogs, a tortoise, fish, lizards and a bird 

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