<p>Do you feel like people often cut you off when you're talking?</p> <p>When was the last time someone really listened to you?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Move from Shy to Confident with Communication</p> <p>How to Master the Four Stages of Speaking Competence</p> <p>How to Build Self-Awareness with the Record & Review Method</p> <p>How to Boost Vocal Presence and Authority Instantly</p> <p>How to Communicate Effectively as an Introvert</p> <p>How to Reframe “Fake” as “Unfamiliar” When Practicing New Skills</p> <p>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.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.  </p> <p>Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose <a href="http://jayshetty.me/tour">Live Tour</a>! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there!  </p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:29 Are You Struggling to Communicate Clearly?</p> <p>02:13 The Path to Becoming a Confident Speaker</p> <p>04:27 Do you have “Unconscious Incompetence?” </p> <p>06:07 Change Your Habits, Change Your Confidence</p> <p>08:40 A Simple Way to Build Self-Awareness</p> <p>12:30 Why You Keep Getting Interrupted (and How to Stop It)</p> <p>15:57 Why Communication Skills Are More Important Than Ever</p> <p>19:01 Protecting Your Energy as an Introvert or Extrovert</p> <p>23:21 How to Create a Routine That Helps You Perform at Your Best</p> <p>26:25 Why You Cringe at the Sound of Your Own Voice</p> <p>31:00 What Failure Teaches Us About Growth</p> <p>35:31 How to Become a Natural Communicator</p> <p>39:43 Why Mastering Communication Gives You True Freedom</p> <p>44:49 Vinh’s Most Embarrassing Public Speaking Moment</p> <p>47:53 Do Accents Hold You Back from Being Understood?</p> <p>52:57 The Pen-in-Mouth Trick to Sharpen Your Speech</p> <p>56:20 Don’t Just Learn the Tools, Own Them</p> <p>59:36 How to Slow Down Your Speech Without Sounding Boring</p> <p>01:04:45 It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How People Hear It</p> <p>01:07:40 Matching Energy: How to Meet People Where They Are</p> <p>01:13:25 How to Show Up as the Bigger, Bolder Version of Yourself</p> <p>01:16:02 Why Public Speaking Is Still the #1 Fear</p> <p>01:18:00 How Filming Yourself Can Instantly Improve Your Speaking</p> <p>01:25:07 What Makes Steve Jobs’ Speech So Powerful</p> <p>01:28:35 Why We Sense When Someone Feels Inauthentic</p> <p>01:34:06 Vinh on Final Five</p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Vinh Quang Giang | <a href="https://www.vinhgiang.com/">Website</a></p> <p>Vinh Quang Giang | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/askvinh">Instagram</a></p> <p>Vinh Quang Giang | <a href="https://x.com/askvinh">X</a></p> <p>Vinh Quang Giang | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@askvinh">YouTube</a></p> <p>Vinh Quang Giang | <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/vinhgiang">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Vinh Quang Giang | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/askvinh">Facebook</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>