19 мая 2025
Communication Expert Vinh Giang: Why You Keep Getting Interrupted (How to Use Your Voice So People ACTUALLY Listen)
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Do you feel like people often cut you off when you're talking?
When was the last time someone really listened to you?
Today, Jay sits down with international keynote speaker and communication coach Vinh Giang for an inspiring conversation about building real confidence and finding your voice. Together, they dive into how the way we speak, and how we feel about speaking, isn’t something we’re born with, but a skill you build through experience, self-awareness, and practice.
Vinh breaks down the myth that confident speakers are just born that way. Through his simple “four stages of competence” framework, he explains how with the right tools and consistent practice—anyone can become a powerful communicator, even if you’re naturally shy or introverted. It’s not about changing your personality; it’s about learning to manage your energy and use your voice with intention.
Throughout the episode, Vinh shares easy, practical tips, like how to stop people from interrupting you in meetings, how to sound more confident, and how to use your voice to its full potential. One of the most touching parts of the conversation is when Vinh opens up about his father, a refugee who didn’t understand his career choice at first, but later became his biggest supporter. It’s a reminder that communication isn’t just about being heard, it’s also about understanding, connecting, and growing in every part of life.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Move from Shy to Confident with Communication
How to Master the Four Stages of Speaking Competence
How to Build Self-Awareness with the Record & Review Method
How to Boost Vocal Presence and Authority Instantly
How to Communicate Effectively as an Introvert
How to Reframe “Fake” as “Unfamiliar” When Practicing New Skills
Whether you’re a seasoned speaker, a reluctant communicator, or someone simply yearning to be heard, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, equipped, and encouraged to use your voice, not just to speak, but to be seen.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Are You Struggling to Communicate Clearly?
02:13 The Path to Becoming a Confident Speaker
04:27 Do you have “Unconscious Incompetence?”
06:07 Change Your Habits, Change Your Confidence
08:40 A Simple Way to Build Self-Awareness
12:30 Why You Keep Getting Interrupted (and How to Stop It)
15:57 Why Communication Skills Are More Important Than Ever
19:01 Protecting Your Energy as an Introvert or Extrovert
23:21 How to Create a Routine That Helps You Perform at Your Best
26:25 Why You Cringe at the Sound of Your Own Voice
31:00 What Failure Teaches Us About Growth
35:31 How to Become a Natural Communicator
39:43 Why Mastering Communication Gives You True Freedom
44:49 Vinh’s Most Embarrassing Public Speaking Moment
47:53 Do Accents Hold You Back from Being Understood?
52:57 The Pen-in-Mouth Trick to Sharpen Your Speech
56:20 Don’t Just Learn the Tools, Own Them
59:36 How to Slow Down Your Speech Without Sounding Boring
01:04:45 It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How People Hear It
01:07:40 Matching Energy: How to Meet People Where They Are
01:13:25 How to Show Up as the Bigger, Bolder Version of Yourself
01:16:02 Why Public Speaking Is Still the #1 Fear
01:18:00 How Filming Yourself Can Instantly Improve Your Speaking
01:25:07 What Makes Steve Jobs’ Speech So Powerful
01:28:35 Why We Sense When Someone Feels Inauthentic
01:34:06 Vinh on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Vinh Quang Giang | Website
Vinh Quang Giang | Instagram
Vinh Quang Giang | X
Vinh Quang Giang | YouTube
Vinh Quang Giang | LinkedIn
Vinh Quang Giang | Facebook
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