What Vinh Giang has said about Small talk
3 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 26, 2026
Vinh Giang, Australian communication coach, former magician, and author of Before We Forget How to Connect, has been quoted on Small talk 3 times in 1 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, most recently on October 26, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Giang argues people get trapped in small talk because they never learn to perceive the conversational threads others offer.
“I think the only reason why people get trapped in small talk is because they've never learned to hear, see, feel, and sense these threats”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You (Oct 26, 2026) · Listen from 15:21
Giang contends that adjusting your energy to match a group at first meeting is considerate rather than fake.
“That's not fake and phony. That's you adjusting yourself to be able to meet people where they are, which is to me an incredible sign of a great communicator”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You (Oct 26, 2026) · Listen from 37:14
Giang suggests leaving a conversation by reflecting on what was said, citing a time constraint, and asking one final question.
“Hey, I've got to go, but I want to ask you one more thing about your Labradoodle”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You (Oct 26, 2026) · Listen from 1:29:37
Episodes
Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to YouOn Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 26, 2026 · 1 h 38 min
Jay Shetty talks with communication coach Vinh Giang about listening, vocal and visual presence, confidence, and practical conversation techniques from his first book.
Others on Small talk
- Vanessa Van Edwards · 4 quotes
- Matt Abrahams · 1 quote
Vinh Giang on other topics
- Public speaking · 5 quotes
- Executive presence · 2 quotes
- Before We Forget How to Connect · 2 quotes
- Active listening · 2 quotes
- Speaking up in meetings · 1 quote
- Conflict resolution in relationships · 1 quote
- Body language · 1 quote
- Grief · 1 quote