Apr 14

#30. Quinntessential Questions with Glenn van Zutphen: Mastering Communication in the 21st Century

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In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, we sit down with a multi-talented guest, Glenn van Zutphen, CEO of Vanmedia Grou p& Money FM 89.3 Host, whose career spans acting in LA, journalism, public speaking, and entrepreneurship. From living in Japan, Switzerland, and Hong Kong to covering major news stories and becoming a radio anchor, their journey is filled with incredible experiences and insights.

We discuss key takeaways from being a news anchor, the transition to coaching and entrepreneurship, and expert tips on public speaking and interviews—covering everything from avoiding common mistakes to mastering communication in a rapidly evolving world.

If you're interested in media, personal branding, or honing your communication skills, this episode is packed with valuable lessons.

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Guest Bio

Glenn van Zutphen is a career international journalist and the Founder & CEO of VanMedia Group Pte Ltd, a worldwide media consultancy. Over 18 years, he has coached some 3000 high-performing business leaders, journalists, government officials across ASEAN, AMEA, North America, Europe - to deliver confident, credible, and clear spoken & written communication across digital & news media platforms, TV, podcasts, conferences, and business meetings. He also hosts the “The Saturday Mornings Show" national radio show every weekend on MoneyFM 89.3, Singapore’s only business-news radio station. The program is streamed internationally and podcasted as well.

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Vanmedia Group: https://www.vanmediagroup.com/

Minutes

(00:00) Introduction 
(03:23) Moving to Japan 
(06:01) Acting in LA 
(10:30) 6 Years in Japan 
⁠(12:14) University Experience 
⁠(13:28) Interviewing People ⁠
(15:27) Role Models ⁠
(17:29) Living in Switzerland and Hong Kong 
(19:10) Covering Major News Stories ⁠
(22:17) Moving to Singapore ⁠
(26:58) Takeaways from Being an Anchor 
(30:05) Becoming a Coach 
(30:55) Transition to Entrepreneurship 
(31:57) Public Speaking Tips ⁠
(35:32) Interview Tips 
(42:01) Common Interview Mistakes 
(49:26) Evolution of Communication 
(50:46) Joining a Major Radio Station 
(56:05) Radio Show Guests