Voice for Impact Podcast

Listen to this episode to learn why you say filler words, and how to finally stop saying "UM, SO, LIKE" so you can speak with clarity and credibility in your next meeting or interview :) Join The Speaker's Edge: Drop-In Speaking Makeover on Monday, July 27 @ 7pm Melbourne time) Use code: FRIENDS10 for 10% off Get in touch: Instagram:  @trang_nova Facebook:  Trang Nova LinkedIn:  Trang Nova Youtube...

Recently, I've started posting a new style of content on social media where I compare two ways of speaking, then deem one as correct vs incorrect ( See here ). So, in this episode, let me address this question once and for all: Is there really a right or wrong way to communicate? Or is that an oversimplification for the purposes of short-form content? How can we approach speaking to get the best r...

Get the video from my course FOR FREE on body language   Get in touch: Instagram:  @trang_nova Facebook:  Trang Nova LinkedIn:  Trang Nova Youtube:  Trang Nova Website:  www.trangnova.com Email:  trang@trangnova.com About Trang Trang Nova is an International Speaker & Professional Speaking Coach for visionary entrepreneurs to speak with confident authority so they can be recognised as visible...

"Wow, this is so manipulative. Why not just be yourself?" "So ridiculous, stop trying to play mind games on people. So inaunthentic." ^ Just a few hate comments on my social media about how these techniques are manipulative 😂 So, I thought it was time I address this once and for all. Are speaking techniques manipulative? Are they inauthentic? Listen and hear what I have to say! 🎧   _____________...

I love these episodes so much! This is where we can get a lil personal, where I share with you more about my life outside of speaking, and I can relax into the chair to chit chat with you about anything and everything!! Enjoy :) _____________________________________________ Use code GET52 to claim your special offer for the Voice for Impact Video Course ____________________________________________...

How do you use stage space? When should you stay still vs walk around? What do confident speakers do that amateurs don't? What about using props like a clicker or microphone? Listen to the episode and let me share with you the exact tips that I share with my clients, so you can instantly use these techniques in your next speech or presentation!!! _____________________________________________ Use c...

Are you good at what you do… But somehow still overlooked in meetings, sales calls, or networking? You’re serious about your work, and you know that you’re smart. But when you speak, people interrupt. They talk over you. Or their eyes glaze over as they tune out. The problem isn’t that this is who you are. Authority, is simply a skill you haven’t learned. In this episode, I will share with you 7 p...

Do you want to be able to network effortlessly? Naturally keep conversations flowing? Feel confident to go to a networking event solo?  Listen to this episode to learn how to network like a pro :p   _____________________________________________ Use code GET52 to claim your special offer for the Voice for Impact Video Course _____________________________________________   Get in touch: Instagram: ...

Recently, quite a few of my clients have had opportunities to be podcast guests, which has led to super valuable teachings and role-plays in our semi-private sessions. Here, I'll share with you a key lesson that will transform your presence as a podcast guest, so you can structure your thoughts in a clear way, while being engaging for the listeners! _____________________________________________ Se...

Do you want to get booked as a speaker? Awesome, let’s make that happen for you! But how? Where do you even get started? How do events find you? How do you determine your rates?  What do you do when they all want you to ‘volunteer your time’ because you’ll get great exposure and it’ll be a great networking opportunity, but you’re here running a business, not a charity? In this episode, I will shar...

If you're sick of people talking over you, or seeing their eyes glaze over or catch them looking over your shoulder at other things while you're talking, please know that it doesn't have to be that way. It's not that you're a boring person. You CAN be an interesting person, it's all down to developing that skillset. Let me share with you how. In this week's new podcast episode, you'll learn the te...

Where do you even start to write a talk? How do you memorise it? How do rehearse? How do you get it ready for the stage? Well, imagine doing all that in just 8 days... That's what I did with a client after another speaker pulled out from a big event, giving her the opportunity to step in and do the 'impossible'. Listen to this episode to hear the BTS process from day 1 to 8, so you have the eviden...

2025 was huge. I did 40 talks, with a mix of corporate workshops, keynote speaking, emcee-ing , and running my own 4-day retreat. I spoke locally, internationally, virtually, during the day, and in the middle of the night for companies across the world. In this episode, let me share with you 10 takeaways about the business of speaking through my experiences in 2025. Things I wish I knew when I fir...

Want to stop going blank when you present? I gotchu. In this episode, I'll share with you simplified, step by step techniques that are taken straight from my new Voice for Impact video course so you can start to use them ASAP and have a brilliant 2026 of talks that you ACTUALLY feel proud of yourself once you finish! Recently, quite a few of my clients have had opportunities to be podcast guests,...

Do you feel disheartened when you're talking to someone and their eyes glaze over? Or when you're introducing yourself and they are looking over your shoulder to see what else is happening in the room? Or when you are telling a story to a group and people start to talk amongst themselves? Nooooo! It's time you change that. With this simple technique, you'll instantly become a more engaging storyte...

Why do we shake when we feel nervous during a speech? Why does our voice quiver? How do we stop ourselves from shaking? Is it even possible? If you want these answers, listen to this episode! You'll learn the science behind your shaking and the clear steps to speak masterfully in front of an audience! Recently, quite a few of my clients have had opportunities to be podcast guests, which has led to...

Do people often tune out while you're still talking? Do they laugh even when you didn’t make a joke, and you’d actually asked them a question? Are you sick of repeating yourself when they keep saying “pardon” or “Can you repeat that again”? If you struggle to speak clearly and you're conscious about your accent, this episode is for you. We talk about what the real problem is if you have an accent...

Want a episode that makes you feel validated, normal, and supported about your current event launch? Look no further... In this week's new episode, I'm going to SPILL the tea. This tea being the 'failure' that was my first-ever event, that was simultaneously my launchpad into every other full-day event or multi-day retreat that I've run since then. Listen to the full podcast episode to hear how yo...

What makes someone sound assertive and confident? In contrast, what makes someone sound nervous or less credible? In this episode, you'll learn what you are saying that is making people question your ideas, and instead, know what to say as a direct and respectful person! Recently, quite a few of my clients have had opportunities to be podcast guests, which has led to super valuable teachings and r...

If you are in the early stages of your podcast or Youtube journey, and you currently have a love/hate relationship with recording because of how long and frustrating each session takes, this episode is for you! I had a client recently who started at 3 hours of recording, and after implementing 5 steps before and after her recordings, she successfully brought down her recording time to 50 minutes....

As founders, we are the face of our business. And yet, when it’s time to show up on camera for an IG story, TikTok, podcast, or new launch… Oh hell no. We avoid it like the plague. Or we try, but don’t know where to start, so we hesitate or ramble. We use ChatGPT to script our videos, even though we know we can detect AI scripting from 100 miles away… It takes two hours, 57 takes, and three breakd...

Is more rehearsal always better? What if... the answer was... No? Far too many times, I've seen well-rehearsed speakers on stage (Myself included) still go blank, unable to continue for this reason.  Have a listen to this episode and learn the: Different types of speaking that have different rehearsal requirements Danger zone of memorisation  Why there is such thing as TOO much rehearsal Happy mem...

Save this episode if you want your own personal pep talk before any speech, presentation, or big meeting that you are feeling nervous about. I'm confident you'll feel much more grounded than you did 8 minutes earlier. You're welcome ;)    _____________________________________________ See everything about Semi-Private Coaching here: https://trangnova.com/voiceforimpact     Get your special offer HE...

Did you know that the average time it takes for someone to scroll is 2 seconds? That means that as a content creator, you have a fraction of a moment to leave an impression and keep your audience watching, let alone to hold their attention to the end of your video or podcast! In this episode, you will learn how to speak with more charisma so you can engage your audience faster, and for longer!   _...

WHAT A CLIENT WIN! 85% of the room converted after a 45-minute webinar. Like WHAT!? 🤯 In this episode, I'll share with you some key ingredients that we covered regarding Melissa's webinar content and delivery to achieve this. Some things you'll learn in this episode: What is the one thing that most coaches miss when they run a webinar designed to upsell? What content should you include? How much...