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My client, James, just recently did his first-ever talk to his old high school š„³ Based on working together with him to achieve this milestone, let me share with you the three lessons that we learned about how to start your career as a speaker. Lesson #1: There is no such thing as a perfect […]
Do you hate the way your voice sounds on video? Well, I’ve got the scientific reason for why it happens. When we speak, we hear our voice through two avenues: We are hearing our voice through our own skull as well as the air, which is what we get used to. In contrast, when we […]
Contrary to what a lot of people think, the way that your voice sounds is not what you’re born with. It’s not what you’re stuck with forever. Promise. It’s just what you have fallen into and stuck with until now. Think of your voice like a burger. Hear me out š When you assemble a […]
Do you want to be able to network effortlessly? Naturally keep conversations flowing? Feel confident to go to a networking event solo? Here are 5 tips that will help you skip the awkwardness and build relationships effortlessly at any networking event. Tip 1: Know where to stand in the room The best spot for you […]
If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking ‘Why didn’t I just say something?’, this is for you. Whether you want to suggest a idea to your manager, or contribute your opinion in a group meeting (Or even to your clients), these 5 steps will help you present ideas that get instant buy in without sounding […]
I remember when I first started learning communication skills, I was dumbfounded about how I could practice. How could I practice my interview skills if I didn’t have any interviews coming up? How am I meant to get good at presentation skills for my next presentation? How do I improve my sales skills if I […]
So many of my clients come to me struggling to say no to client requests, manager demands or even simple favours from friends or family. They are scared to say no in a direct way because it might lose them relationships or offend people. However, I’m telling you, the most kind thing that you can […]
It was not the day for it. It was a Wednesday and I was already short on sleep. I had a massive day of meetings, with my eyelids already heavy by 3pm. And then to top it off? I had Clare Elizabeth Dea’s glitz and glam book launch cabaret that night. Despite my original RSVP […]
Last month, I took my first-ever manual driving lesson. I was in Bali, and had to find the rare carpark to learn how to not stall a car š As I pulled up to the carpark, I saw 3 men who were gatekeeping the entrance and taking 50c payments to use the carpark. But the […]
It’s 2021 and I’ve just gotten the opportunity to run a big workshop. As the first-ever external speaker taking-over from the founder (Let’s call her Sasha), I know I have big shoes to fill. To make it more challenging, I don’t get to teach my own content. Instead, I have to learn the existing curriculum […]
I’ve recently been asked whether or not I guarantee paid speaking gigs as part of my coaching, and this is my answer: A swimming coach will not guarantee her athlete that she will make the Olympics. She cannot make that guarantee because that is out of her control. The output is out of our control. […]
Let me tell you a story… Last year, I was flown interstate twice in two days for separate speaking events. For the first gig, I was up at 3am for the first flight out of Melbourne to Sydney, so I could check in to my accommodation to rest before my 2pm speaking timeslot. I board […]
I’ve probably been to more networking events than most people, and trust me, more is not more. Try to have a quick chat just so you can connect with me on LinkedIn and move onto the next person? Bye. Try to sell to me your services in the first 5 minutes of meeting? It’s a […]
Imagine launching something you’ve been working on for years, but it flops. You are led to believe your idea sucks. You think you’re not capable. That nobody wants what you have to offer. Then years later, someone else releases the exact same thing, but it TAKES OFF. It sells out. It becomes a global sensation. […]
“Hey Trang, aren’t these speaking techniques manipulative?” Honey it’s not manipulative, it’s š¤š½ LEADERSHIP š¤š½ Any time we open up our mouth, we are using speaking techniques of some form, whether or not we realise it. The only difference in learning these techniques? It’s about intention!! A knife can be used to chop vegetables… or […]
Every sale that you don’t close is not just lost money in your business. It’s lost opportunity to help someone who needed your service. It’s lost opportunity to gift that person the solution that they were seeking. It’s lost opportunity to lead and create impact in your business. These sales phrases are some of my […]
You know the feeling when you cut open an avocado and it’s the PERFECT green colour and softness? That’s how I felt when I got this message from my client Sumi after our first in-person coaching session together! This is what I love about speaking training. Our voice is made up of ingredients that we […]
Reminder: We aren’t just born with genes for good conversation. It’s something we can all achieve with a bit of intention! Here’s the thing: Good conversation is a science! People are wired to enjoy certain things, and get bored by other things. So, once we learn the rules for great conversation, who’s to say we […]
It’s 2001. I’m just 6 years old and still struggling at school because of my limited English. One lunchtime, I’m in the playground skipping rope with my friend. We’re laughing and giggling, trying out new tricks for the first time. Suddenly out of nowhere, I hear a jarring scream of pain “OW”. I turn around […]
Do you ever find that people often interrupt you, talk over you, or don’t take you seriously? If so, try rephrasing these common statements to immediately come across with more authority ā”ļø DON’T SAY: Iām so sorry, but I donāt quite understand what youāre saying. Can you please explain that again? SAY: To confirm what […]
It feels danger paralleled to if you were getting chased by a lion, but in reality, the threat is an emotional one: Exposure to judgement, rejection, failure. Your body releases adrenaline…
Itās scary to be assertive, because it could be detrimental to our relationships, right? I get it – I used to get bullied, so I learned not to say anything that could cause friction with other people…
When ANYONE speaks to another from a different country, then their accent will be foreign to the other. I am Australian with a classic Australian accent, and guess what…
I first started my speaking journey under the teachings of Vinh Giang, who is the master of mastery. He taught me to never wing a talk, and that talks should be memorised and rehearsed at least…
Do you struggle to speak in a polished way, where you have issues with people taking you seriously, clients seeing you as a friend rather than an authority, or getting frequently overlooked…
You could be the smartest and most passionate business owner, but if you canāt confidently or clearly convey that to others, you will only ever be perceived at the level of your ability to speak…
Iāve gotten hate for things that Iāve said that Iād thought was safe. Iāve gotten pure love for things that Iāve sad that were hot and on edge. You can’t win…
Because confidence isnāt just a feeling that affects our body language – Itās a feedback loop. Whenever we feel nervous, our body will likely shrink: Feet together, shoulders hunched, chin down…
Have you ever replaced just one clothing item from your outfit, and suddenly, you are rocking a completely different look that is 100x better than before…
In a recent semi-private coaching session, a client asked me, “How can I make my story relatable when most people have never been through what I have?”
