In this episode, we look at the superpower of writing...

This might seem like an unusual topic given the first two episodes on communication and speaking, however, writing is more integral to communication than you might think.

We explore the research-backed benefits of why writing can be incredibly helpful to improving the way you communicate, and 3 writing exercises that you can use today to develop this skill.

Po Shen Loh - an American mathematician and social entrepreneur. This is a video mentioned in the podcast about what skills we can focus on now that AI exists. Highly recommend!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYb7tImErI

As always - if you have any questions or feedback, please let me know in the comments below.

In the last episode we talked about what are your quiet superpowers. If you missed it, quiet superpowers refers to the superpower of communicating, especially if you feel or have always felt... quiet.

In this episode, we explore how to get started with building this skill of communication. We look at a research-proven method to obtain the most relevant and unique information about your own communication so you can immediately create an improvement plan.

ChatGPT Prompt to use for transcription review:

Act as an expert Communication Coach for a Principal: I will upload a spoken transcript — read it in full and produce a precise, high-value improvement report that follows these steps: (1) Clarity & Structure — identify exactly where the message is clear vs. where it becomes confusing or unfocused, show 3–6 concrete structural edits (better openings, transitions, signposting, and a stronger close) and, where useful, annotate the transcript with line/timestamp markers for each fix; (2) Conciseness & Word Choice — highlight filler words, redundancies, and long-winded stretches, and provide cleaner alternative phrasings (short, conversational, confident) for those passages; (3) Emotional Resonance & Storytelling — point to moments that land flat and recommend specific ways to add contrast, story beats, curiosity hooks, or emotional detail to make them more engaging; (4) Tone & Presence — evaluate authenticity, confidence and connection, and recommend tangible adjustments to rhythm, pacing, breath, and energy (with examples of phrasing and suggested micro-pauses); (5) Audience Connection — identify where language addresses the audience vs. talks at them, and propose exact wording swaps to make the voice more relatable and human; (6) Top Actions — give 3–5 prioritized, concrete changes that will yield the largest immediate improvement; and (7) Worked Example — include at least one short rewritten excerpt (30–60 words) showing “before → after” so I can hear what “great” sounds like. Keep all feedback actionable, kind, and specific — annotate the transcript where relevant, and finish with a 2–3 line checklist I can practice next time I speak.

Communication is a superpower. If you can hone your skill of communicating, you will be in the driver's seat of your life, and be able to navigate almost any situation.

We explore the reasons why communication is becoming ever important in today's world, and how we can all improve this skill.

Whilst this podcast is aimed towards those who have felt "quiet" their entire lives, I have studied communication extensively, and offer many practical tips to help you improve wherever you are on this journey.

If you have any suggestions, feedback, or wish to share any thoughts, please leave a comment below, or get in touch directly: guyroberts2102@gmail.com

Notes:

Vinh Giang (Communication Teacher, YouTube)

https://youtube.com/@askvinh?si=mO7wOlpBeseOuHWV