Mr. Nilashis Coomar, a tech visionary and the current director of Cisco India, utilized the TEDx Youth platform to highlight the distinction between talking and effective communication. He emphasized the importance of articulation and discussed how, despite technological advancements, human communication cannot be replaced. Addressing the societal taboo in India regarding speaking up, he shed light on the consequences of a silenced society. Mr. Coomar effectively conveyed strategies for breaking the walls of silence and fostering meaningful Currently with Cisco and based out Bangalore, Nilashis Coomar is an accomplished operations leader renowned for enhancing processes and achieving measurable impact in high-tech sectors. With analytical acumen and a strategic digital ideation, he excels in fostering cross-functional collaboration and pushing technological boundaries. Passionate about mentoring and community engagement, Mr Coomar emphasises on human connect which must co-exist with technology and digital domain. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx