The Preston Chin Podcast

Preston Chin

Communicate with clarity and confidence. Every episode on The Preston Chin Podcast is packed with actionable tips, strategies and frameworks to become a great impromptu speaker at work. New episodes drop every week.

  1. The BEST Speech Formula I Found In 100 Top TED Talks

    10/01/2025

    The BEST Speech Formula I Found In 100 Top TED Talks

    👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: https://link-prestonchin.co/9.30.25.yt.ISA → My flagship program is designed to help you speak clearly under pressure – for interviewing, executive meetings, and presentations. Spend just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to see instant results. 🗞️ FREE Career Comms Newsletter: https://link-prestonchin.co/9.30.25.yt.newsletter → Get communication frameworks and strategies to advance in your career every Tuesday 🎤 If you are looking to improve your speaking skills and want my help, I occasionally select one person to work with, free of charge, to be featured on my YouTube channel. Apply for my help here. → https://link-prestonchin.co/9.30.25.yt.survey ------- ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 0:00 – The Secret Behind Great Speeches 0:44 – What Top Speakers Do First 1:06 – Four Ways to Hook an Audience 2:27 – Stories That Pull You In 5:20 – Turning Struggles Into Connection 6:26 – From Personal to Universal 7:23 – When the Breakthrough Lands 9:25 – Why Frameworks Stick 11:42 – End With Transformation 13:50 – The Formula You Need 14:38 – How to Learn More ------- LET’S CONNECT: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonchinspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonchinspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preston.chin.3/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prestonchinspeaks X: https://twitter.com/theprestonchin LISTEN TO THE PRESTON CHIN PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DjEalTFmfyzRe8U66MHpF

    15 min
  2. 3 Habits to Sound 10X Clearer

    10/01/2025

    3 Habits to Sound 10X Clearer

    Most people struggle to sound clear when they speak, but these three daily habits will completely change how you come across. In this video, I’ll show you simple but powerful exercises to sharpen your articulation, expand your vocabulary, and boost your confidence. Recommended Books by Preston: 1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey - https://a.co/d/4vVtPew 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://a.co/d/cuQsRgN 3. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - https://a.co/d/f4I7j9N 4. Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury - https://a.co/d/hqvMEat 5. Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath - https://a.co/d/56NvJIo 6. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight - https://a.co/d/4nruDYk Recommended Podcasts by Preston: 1. The Joe Rogan Show - https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk?si=f27d3d39cc3d43c0 2. Lex Fridman Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0BvDc6GTFvKFPXnkCL?si=5720a776904941fd 3. All-In Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IqXAVFR4e0Bmyjsdc8QzF?si=67df5122907e4091 4. Startup Ideas Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6aB0v6amo3a8hgTCjlTlvh?si=dc14f3f5ee474cf7 5. The Bill Simmons Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/07SjDmKb9iliEzpNcN2xGD?si=e5cd4cc51b984f59 List of Tongue Twisters: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qrLc5jY544vCk6fGpXjEBiuxN30um5yDejyjCDJfVt0/edit?usp=sharing MY COURSES: 👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: my flagship program designed to help you talk smart on the spot whenever you speak and build the lifelong foundations to advance your career. Spend just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to see instant results. → https://link-prestonchin.co/9.22.25.yt.ISA 📢 Join the next ISA Kick-Off Call: Thursday, October 2 at 4 pm PT MY FREE RESOURCES: 🗞️ The Career Comms Newsletter: Get communication frameworks and strategies to advance in your career every Saturday → https://link-prestonchin.co/9.22.25.yt.newsletter

    9 min
  3. I Decoded How ChatGPT’s CEO Speaks. Here’s What I Found.

    09/04/2025

    I Decoded How ChatGPT’s CEO Speaks. Here’s What I Found.

    Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been praised and criticized for his communication style. In this video, I break down his speaking strengths, weaknesses, and the exact frameworks he uses — and show you how to apply them at work. MY COURSES: 👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: my flagship program designed to help you talk smart on the spot whenever you speak and build the lifelong foundations to advance your career. Spend just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to see instant results. → https://link-prestonchin.co/8.20.25.ISA.yt 📢 Join the next ISA Kick-Off Call: Thursday, August 21st at 3 pm PT Thursday, September 4th at 4 pm PT MY FREE RESOURCES: 🗞️ The Career Comms Newsletter: Get communication frameworks and strategies to advance in your career every Saturday → https://link-prestonchin.co/8.20.25.newsletter.yt ------- ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 0:00 – The Truth About Sam Altman’s Speaking 0:43 – When Answers Go Nowhere 1:46 – The Trap Most Speakers Fall Into 2:18 – How He Redeems Himself 3:59 – The Secret to Memorable Stories 4:33 – Want to Speak Like a Pro? 5:15 – Why His Pauses Are Powerful 7:26 – A Masterclass in Tough Questions 9:16 – Painful to Watch… 10:27 – How I Would Have Said It 11:21 – Grading Sam Altman’s Speaking 12:08 – How You Can Do Better ------- LET’S CONNECT: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonchinspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonchinspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preston.chin.3/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prestonchinspeaks X: https://twitter.com/theprestonchin LISTEN TO THE PRESTON CHIN PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DjEalTFmfyzRe8U66MHpF

    12 min
  4. You're Introducing Yourself Wrong. Here's What Actually Works.

    09/04/2025

    You're Introducing Yourself Wrong. Here's What Actually Works.

    Most people lose opportunities because their introductions are boring, vague, or forgettable. In this video, I’ll show you a simple framework to make your intro stand out and create instant intrigue. MY COURSES: 👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: my flagship program designed to help you talk smart on the spot whenever you speak and build the lifelong foundations to advance your career. Spend just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to see instant results. → https://link-prestonchin.co/8.19.25.ISA.yt 📢 Join the next ISA Kick-Off Call: Thursday, August 21st at 3 pm PT MY FREE RESOURCES: 🗞️ The Career Comms Newsletter: Get communication frameworks and strategies to advance in your career every Saturday → https://link-prestonchin.co/8.19.25.newsletter.yt ------- ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 0:00 – The Problem With Introductions 0:55 – Mistake #1 1:37 – Mistake #2 1:59 – Mistake #3 2:26 – Solution #1 3:14 – Solution #2 3:59 – Solution #3 4:44 – Targeting Specific People 5:38 – Verb + Noun Structure 6:41 – Focusing on Specific Results 7:04 – Tailoring Your Intro to the Person 8:12 – Action Plan: Five Steps to Improve Your Intro 9:45 – The Real Challenge ------- LET’S CONNECT: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonchinspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonchinspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preston.chin.3/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prestonchinspeaks X: https://twitter.com/theprestonchin LISTEN TO THE PRESTON CHIN PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DjEalTFmfyzRe8U66MHpF

    10 min
  5. Increase Your Interview Success Rate by 467%

    08/14/2025

    Increase Your Interview Success Rate by 467%

    MY FREE RESOURCES: 🗞️ Impromptu Speakers Newsletter → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.12.25.c876.yt/newsletter 📈 7-Day Impromptu Speaking Challenge: assess and improve your on-the-spot speaking skills → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.12.25.c876.yt/7-day-challenge MY COURSES: 🧑🏻‍💻 Speaker Student Masterclass: This is my 2-hour course that will arm you with the 80/20 foundations of being a clear, confident, and concise impromptu speaker at work. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.12.25.c876.yt/masterclass 👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: 5-week bootcamp designed to help you talk smart on the spot whenever you speak and build the lifelong foundations to advance your career. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.12.25.c876.yt/ISA TRAINING: 👨🏻‍💼 ​Corporate Training: If you want your teams to speak with more confidence and credibility, I host workshops and speaking events that help leaders master high-stakes communications on the spot. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.12.25.c876.yt/corporate 👨🏻‍🏫 1:1 Coaching: Work with me for one hour, and I'll give you personalized coaching in order to master lifelong communication foundations. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.12.25.c876.yt/1-on-1 -------- ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 0:00 Introduction 1:41 STEP 1: Trademark Narrative 7:09 STEP 2: Go Through the Job Description 10:50 STEP 3: Use the CARL Framework -------- LET’S CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/prestonchin... Threads → https://www.threads.net/@prestonchinspeaks TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonchin

    16 min
  6. Give Me 8 Minutes And I’ll DELETE Your Fear Of Public Speaking

    08/14/2025

    Give Me 8 Minutes And I’ll DELETE Your Fear Of Public Speaking

    Subscribe to my newsletter for more in-depth information on how to communicate successfully at work → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt -------- MY FREE RESOURCES: 🗞️ Impromptu Speakers Newsletter → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt/newsletter 📈 7-Day Impromptu Speaking Challenge: assess and improve your on-the-spot speaking skills → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt/7-day-challenge MY COURSES: 🧑🏻‍💻 Speaker Student Masterclass: This is my 2-hour course that will arm you with the 80/20 foundations of being a clear, confident, and concise impromptu speaker at work. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt/masterclass 👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: 5-week bootcamp designed to help you talk smart on the spot whenever you speak and build the lifelong foundations to advance your career. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt/ISA TRAINING: 👨🏻‍💼 ​Corporate Training: If you want your teams to speak with more confidence and credibility, I host workshops and speaking events that help leaders master high-stakes communications on the spot. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt/corporate 👨🏻‍🏫 1:1 Coaching: Work with me for one hour, and I'll give you personalized coaching in order to master lifelong communication foundations. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.19.25.c897.yt/1-on-1 -------- ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 00:00 Why Common Public Speaking Advice Fails 00:42 Fear vs. Excitement: The Science Behind It 01:24 Surface Level vs. Deep Level Challenges 01:54 Step 1: Pattern Interruption 03:26 Step 2: Grounding Visual 05:35 Bonus Exercise: The Know-Feel-Do Framework 06:45 Real-Life Example Before a Big Presentation 07:21 How to Combine Both Techniques Effectively 08:00 Final Tips & Call to Action -------- LET’S CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/prestonchin... Threads → https://www.threads.net/@prestonchinspeaks TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonchin

    9 min
  7. How To Speak Like The 1% Elite Without Scripting

    08/14/2025

    How To Speak Like The 1% Elite Without Scripting

    Want to become a clear, confident, and concise speaker at work? Join the waitlist to get priority access, exclusive bonuses, and a special discount inside of The Impromptu Speakers Academy when doors open. This is my live bootcamp with hands-on coaching from me to transform your speaking skills. Limited space will be available. Join the waitlist here → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/ISA MY FREE RESOURCES: 🗞️ Impromptu Speakers Newsletter → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/newsletter 📈 7-Day Impromptu Speaking Challenge: assess and improve your on-the-spot speaking skills → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/7-day-challenge MY COURSES: 🧑🏻‍💻 Speaker Student Masterclass: This is my 2-hour course that will arm you with the 80/20 foundations of being a clear, confident, and concise impromptu speaker at work. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/masterclass 👩🏻‍🎓 The Impromptu Speaker Academy: 5-week bootcamp designed to help you talk smart on the spot whenever you speak and build the lifelong foundations to advance your career. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/ISA TRAINING: 👨🏻‍💼 ​Corporate Training: If you want your teams to speak with more confidence and credibility, I host workshops and speaking events that help leaders master high-stakes communications on the spot. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/corporate 👨🏻‍🏫 1:1 Coaching: Work with me for one hour, and I'll give you personalized coaching in order to master lifelong communication foundations. → https://link-prestonchin.co/3.27.25.c894.yt/1-on-1 -------- ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:14 The Key Difference Between Elite And Average Communicators 0:55 The Foundational Prerequisite 1:05 Three Key Communication Goals 2:36 Framework #1 – What-So What-Now What (Example: Jensen Huang’s Speech) 5:07 Framework #2 – PREP (Point-Reason-Example-Point) (Example: Mark Mader’s Response) 8:27 Framework #3 – ARA (Attention-Remember-Application) (Example: Julie Sweet’s Leadership Remarks) -------- LET’S CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/prestonchin... Threads → https://www.threads.net/@prestonchinspeaks TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonchin

    12 min

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Communicate with clarity and confidence. Every episode on The Preston Chin Podcast is packed with actionable tips, strategies and frameworks to become a great impromptu speaker at work. New episodes drop every week.