The Project Chatter Podcast S2E49: The Importance of Communication with Vinh Giang
Dec 12, 2020
Vinh Giang, a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and magician, shares his insights on the vital role of communication skills in project management. He emphasizes the power of vocal techniques like tone and rhythm, urging listeners to refine their expressive abilities. Vinh also discusses his journey from childhood magic to overcoming social challenges. Listeners will learn practical strategies for effective listening, the impact of self-awareness, and how performance art enhances connection and collaboration in professional settings.
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Magic Sparked His Confidence
- Vinh found magic as a shy kid when a librarian gave him a magic book and he stole it to practice tricks.
- Magic made him noticed and kickstarted his obsession with performance and confidence building.
Voice Is The Carryable Instrument
- Communication is an instrument you carry everywhere and improving it amplifies your competence in every context.
- Vinh argues that being technically brilliant matters less if you can't communicate that value effectively.
Technically Skilled But Outperformed
- Vinh practised technical magic for thousands of hours but lost gigs to a less technical peer who had better showmanship.
- That discovery led him to study showmanship and storytelling to amplify his work.
