12/09/2026
For the last 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching students transform.
Some came with hesitation.
Some were afraid of making mistakes.
Some struggled even with basic English grammar.
But with the right guidance, consistent practice, and the right platform to express themselves, I’ve seen ordinary students develop extraordinary confidence.
They start speaking.
They start participating on stage.
They face interviews with confidence.
And most importantly, they start believing in themselves.
This is what I believe:
Every sincere student can transform when given the right guidance, practice and platform.
For 14 years, this has been the philosophy behind Persistent.
And from now on, I want to share more of what I’ve learned with you.
— Afsar Sheikh
Founder, Persistent Spoken English & Personality Development