Vince Chan

Can you share with us some specific examples?

Can you share with us some specific examples?

For listeners, NVC stands for New Venture Challenge. That's what Waverly referred to in her example. NVC is a top-ranked flagship accelerator program for entrepreneurs. That's programmed under Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago. I'll attach the web link in the show notes in case anyone is interested.

For listeners, NVC stands for New Venture Challenge. That's what Waverly referred to in her example. NVC is a top-ranked flagship accelerator program for entrepreneurs. That's programmed under Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago. I'll attach the web link in the show notes in case anyone is interested.

Now, let's step away from the structured environment of a business school. You are now an independent consultant and coach. You are not dealing with a defined group of talents. The world has become your client base. Entrepreneurs of varying ages, generations, and cultures and educational level eat with their unique venture ideas.

Now, let's step away from the structured environment of a business school. You are now an independent consultant and coach. You are not dealing with a defined group of talents. The world has become your client base. Entrepreneurs of varying ages, generations, and cultures and educational level eat with their unique venture ideas.

While some may resettle MBAs using more logic than passion than love, others might remind you of younger MBAs or even undergrads. Yet the audience you engage with now is much broader and more diverse. I'm curious about how you've adapted or scaled your approach in this new role

While some may resettle MBAs using more logic than passion than love, others might remind you of younger MBAs or even undergrads. Yet the audience you engage with now is much broader and more diverse. I'm curious about how you've adapted or scaled your approach in this new role

How do you tailor your methods to meet the needs of such a varied audience, especially when it comes to refining their pitches and developing their venture ideas?

How do you tailor your methods to meet the needs of such a varied audience, especially when it comes to refining their pitches and developing their venture ideas?

You really are an excellent listener. I think part of that comes from your deep understanding of the situation at hand. And another big part is your communication skills. You're not just articulate. Once you understand what someone is going through, you take the time to think and analyze before responding in a way that really resonates with them.

You really are an excellent listener. I think part of that comes from your deep understanding of the situation at hand. And another big part is your communication skills. You're not just articulate. Once you understand what someone is going through, you take the time to think and analyze before responding in a way that really resonates with them.

I think that's what makes you such a good listener. It's not just about using your ears, but also engaging your brain and then responding thoughtfully. I can definitely vouch for that.

I think that's what makes you such a good listener. It's not just about using your ears, but also engaging your brain and then responding thoughtfully. I can definitely vouch for that.

Absolutely. As a coach, I've realized that true listening is rare. We often hear about the importance of listening skills on social media, but ironically, social media by itself is a one-way means of communication. Switching back to coaching, I've done a fair amount of coaching myself, working with entrepreneurs and professionals.

Absolutely. As a coach, I've realized that true listening is rare. We often hear about the importance of listening skills on social media, but ironically, social media by itself is a one-way means of communication. Switching back to coaching, I've done a fair amount of coaching myself, working with entrepreneurs and professionals.

What I've noticed is that I can make a strong impression right from the first meeting. Often, the subjects spend 10 or even 15 minutes sharing their problems and situations, and I listen intently. Then, I'll distill everything they've said into maybe 5 to 10 sentences at most. They're usually amazed and say, yes, exactly. That's exactly what I meant. It goes beyond verbal or written skills.

What I've noticed is that I can make a strong impression right from the first meeting. Often, the subjects spend 10 or even 15 minutes sharing their problems and situations, and I listen intently. Then, I'll distill everything they've said into maybe 5 to 10 sentences at most. They're usually amazed and say, yes, exactly. That's exactly what I meant. It goes beyond verbal or written skills.

It's about truly listening, capturing the essence of what they are saying, and then reflecting it back to them in their own language. That's how they realize, wow, you really get me. That's how you build trust as a coach. That's been my experience.

It's about truly listening, capturing the essence of what they are saying, and then reflecting it back to them in their own language. That's how they realize, wow, you really get me. That's how you build trust as a coach. That's been my experience.