The Speaker Lab Podcast Creating Your Greatest Competitive Advantage as a Speaker with Vinh Giang
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Dec 19, 2017 
Vinh Giang, an international speaker and magician, shares his journey from performing magic to captivating audiences as a speaker. He reveals his greatest competitive advantage and the dedication behind securing his first paid gigs. Vinh recounts how his significant TEDx talk drastically changed the course of his career, leading to higher speaking fees. He emphasizes the importance of continual feedback and stage time, and cleverly integrates magic into his presentations, all while crafting a unique brand that stands out in the competitive speaking landscape.
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From Magician In Australia To Breakthrough Gig
- Vinh started in Australia as a magician and struggled because clients labeled him 'just a magician'.
- He persisted, sent his TEDx talk to bureaus, and one bureau gave him a single US gig that changed everything.
Get Stage Time — But Couple It With Coaching
- Do take many free gigs early to get stage time and iterate your talk in front of audiences.
- Pair stage reps with professional feedback from coaches to improve faster.
Train Your Voice As An Instrument
- Do train your voice and stagecraft intentionally to make speaking a performance, not just talking.
- Vinh credits singing and theatre training for giving him a performance edge as a speaker.
