For some, the journey begins with the pen. For Mohammad Tabrizian, it began with the mic.
As a renowned public speaker, writer, and founder of Eloquence Academy, Tabrizian has spent years commanding rooms and captivating audiences in both the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. But while many know him for his voice, his transition into writing has revealed another dimension of his message—one that speaks not just to the crowd, but to the quiet reader.
In this era of content saturation, Tabrizian makes a compelling case: public speaking and writing are not separate arts, but complementary ones. And for those who master both, communication becomes a transformative force.
The Power of the Spoken Word
With a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies from the University of Sharjah and a Master’s in Public Speaking & Professional Communication from the University of Leeds, Mohammad’s foundation was built on speech. His early work with the UAE Ministry of Youth Affairs saw him addressing thousands of students across the Emirates, urging them to lead, to listen, and most importantly—to speak up.
In his speeches, he brought stories to life, punctuated by rhythm, pause, and presence. But he soon realized that while spoken words move rooms, written words can move generations.
Turning Performance into Permanence
The shift from stage to page wasn’t accidental. Mohammad’s first book, “The Voice Within”, emerged from years of keynote scripts, reflective journals, and speech outlines. What began as fragments of talks evolved into a cohesive narrative on overcoming the fear of speaking.
“Public speaking is immediate. Writing is enduring,” Tabrizian explains. “When I speak, I hold attention. But when I write, I hold space—for reflection, for return, for timelessness.”
His second book, “Stage Whisper,” was born from the silent power of body language—something often left unspoken in literature. And “Bridging the Gulf” drew directly from his lived experiences between cultures, many of which were first explored in storytelling sessions and public dialogues.
Tips for Speakers Who Want to Write
As someone who teaches both disciplines at the University of Birmingham and Zayed University, Mohammad offers actionable advice for speakers looking to channel their voice onto the page:
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Start with your speeches – Look at past keynotes, talks, or panels. These are filled with stories and themes worth expanding.
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Write how you speak—then refine – Begin in your natural tone, then edit for clarity and flow.
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Use structure from speaking – Think in terms of a beginning, build-up, climax, and close—just like a well-delivered talk.
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Read your writing out loud – If it doesn’t sound right, it likely won’t feel right on the page either.
“Writing is just speaking in slow motion,” he often tells his clients at Eloquence Academy. “It gives you the chance to say exactly what you mean—without interruption.”
A Voice Across Mediums
Mohammad’s podcast “Voices Beyond Borders” is yet another example of his philosophy in action. Each episode begins as a spoken interview, often later transcribed and reshaped into written reflections, blog posts, or quotes for publication.
He sees communication not as one format or channel, but as a spectrum. Some stories demand to be told aloud. Others demand to be written. The best communicators, he believes, know how to move between both.
The Future is Hybrid
In today’s world, where leaders are expected to communicate across platforms—social media, print, podcast, stage—being versatile is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Tabrizian envisions a future where more speakers become authors, and more authors learn to speak their stories out loud.
“A voice that can echo in a room and rest on a page—that’s a voice that lasts.”