The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Public Speaking Expert: This Speaking Mistake Makes People Ignore You! These Small Mistakes Make You Unlikeable!

Mar 10, 2025

Vinh Giang, an award-winning entrepreneur and communication coach, shares his expertise in public speaking. He reveals the top mistake that makes you forgettable and highlights small errors that can make you unlikeable. Vinh emphasizes the importance of vocal image, pauses, and tone in commanding attention and confidence. He discusses how effective storytelling connects with audiences and offers techniques like the siren method for vocal clarity. With practical tips, he empowers listeners to transform their communication skills for success in personal and professional realms.

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Vinh Giang

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Quick takeaways

Speaking with confidence is a learned skill rather than an innate gift, requiring dedication and practice to master.

Vocal variety, including pitch and volume adjustments, plays a crucial role in engaging listeners and enhancing communication effectiveness.

Effective storytelling can create deeper audience connections and should be viewed as a vital element of communication.

Self-awareness and continuous practice, like the 'record and review' technique, are essential for improving communication skills over time.

Playfulness in communication, through engaging activities, fosters authenticity and meaningful connections among individuals.

Understanding and adapting to cultural nuances in communication can significantly improve interactions and build better relationships with diverse audiences.

Deep dives

Building Confidence Through New Behaviors

Individuals have the ability to become confident in various areas of their lives by learning a new series of behaviors. One technique highlighted is the 'siren technique,' which involves altering the pitch of the voice to engage listeners effectively. This approach emphasizes the importance of using vocal variety and volume to awaken others to the power of their voice. By harnessing these tools, anyone can enhance their communication skills and overcome challenges in social interactions.

Intro

1min

Transforming Voice into an Instrument of Expression

3min

Transforming Lives Through Communication

9min

Finding Your True Voice

15min

Mastering Public Speaking through Rate and Emotion

13min

The Art of Storytelling in Public Speaking

21min

Mastering Public Speaking Through Preparation and Mindset

3min

Unlocking Vocal Clarity: Techniques for Confident Speaking

2min

Mastering Executive Presence for Impactful Communication

22min

10.

Mastering Difficult Conversations

9min

11.

Mastering Small Talk: Essential Strategies for Effective Communication

4min

12.

Mastering Small Talk and Connection

7min

13.

Cultural Nuances in Communication

11min

14.

Balancing Ambition and Family Life

19min

15.

Mastering Communication for Personal Growth

8min

16.

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Strategic Questions

2min

Speaking with confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill - Vinh Giang reveals the blueprint to mastering the art of communication

Vinh Giang is an award-winning entrepreneur, part-magician, and full time communication coach. He runs masterclasses and has helped thousands of people improve their communication and vocal skills.

In this conversation, Vinh and Steven discuss topics such as, the top speaking mistake that makes people ignore you, small mistakes that make you unlikeable, how to effortlessly speak with power and confidence, and the number one word to avoid to be taken seriously.

00:00 Intro

02:15 Why Do You Do What You Do?

04:12 How Much Will This Information Change Your Life?

06:28 The Importance of Communication in Your Life and Career

09:17 How Easy Is It to Make a Radical Change in Your Communication Skills?

10:57 What's the Biggest Change People Experience?

11:56 How Cracking Your Communication Will Change Your Life

12:59 Why Should People Listen to You?

18:47 Three Ways to Change How You're Perceived by Others

20:28 What Is Vocal Image and How Does It Help Us?

23:00 How Melody Evokes Emotions

27:31 How to Know If You're Overdoing It

30:55 The Importance of Pauses in Your Speech

35:03 What Volume of Voice Signals Confidence?

36:46 Create Emotion With Your Voice

37:25 Gesticulating With Your Face

41:31 The Storytelling Formula

43:56 VAKS: Relive a Story, Don't Report It!

47:22 Run These Techniques in the Real World

50:30 Is There a Voice Tone That Makes People Dislike You?

52:59 Practical Steps to Know If You're Good at Speaking

57:34 Remove the Clutter Words From Your Speaking

1:02:37 Ads

1:03:33 What to Do Before You Go on Stage

1:05:20 Warm Up Your Mouth and Tongue

1:06:20 The Power of Body Language

1:13:34 If You Want to Be Influential, You Need to Do This

1:14:32 How to Interact Online

1:19:45 Our Identity Stops Us From Growing

1:21:37 Accents and How to Correct Them

1:25:06 There Are No Limits to What You Can Do

1:29:21 How to Deal With Bullies

1:33:27 How to Start a Powerful Conversation With Someone

1:37:53 Ads

1:39:57 Small Talk

1:42:18 What to Do If People Interrupt You at Work?

1:44:58 Why You Should Mimic People's Body Language

1:46:20 What Is F-O-R-D? Holding Conversations for Longer

1:52:15 Are There Real Introverts and Extroverts?

1:53:13 Social Anxiety

1:55:19 Contextual Confidence

2:01:39 I Do It All for My Son

2:04:57 My Parents Gave Up Their Money to Become Monks

2:11:37 The Endless Pursuit of More

2:20:23 What Is One Thing You Know Is True Even If You Can't Prove It?

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Public Speaking Expert: This Speaking Mistake Makes People Ignore You! These Small Mistakes Make You Unlikeable!

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Building Confidence Through New Behaviors

The Journey of Transformation

The Power of Storytelling

Negotiating Reality Through Communication Skills

The Role of Identity in Communication

Creating Connections Through Playfulness

The Impact of Volume and Melody

The Art of Pausing for Effect

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Cultural Nuances in Communication

Self-Awareness in Communication Practice

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