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Ex-CNN International Anchor: The 4-Second Trick to Instant Confidence


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Nervous about your next media interview? Former CNNI & CNBC anchor And Co-Host of the Saturday Mornings Show on Singapore's Money FM, Glenn van Zutphen reveals the insider secrets that will transform you from anxious executive to confident media spokesperson.

In this episode of the Being Human Podcast, Glenn shares battle-tested strategies from decades of interviewing CEOs, founders, and business leaders on live television and radio. Whether you're preparing for CNBC, Bloomberg, a conference panel, or an unexpected "door stop" interview, this guide will help you nail it.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

✅ The 4-second rule that eliminates interview anxiety

✅ Why the "inverse pyramid" style makes executives sound like pros
✅ How to handle unexpected media interviews at conferences
✅ The authenticity secret that makes great interviews unforgettable
✅ Pre-interview questions that give you control of the conversation
✅ How to reframe nerves as excitement (the Olympic athlete trick)

Perfect for: C-suite executives, startup founders, corporate spokespeople, business leaders preparing for media appearances, PR professionals coaching executives, anyone representing their brand on TV, radio, podcasts, or panels.

Glenn Vanzuten is co-host of Money FM's Saturday Morning Show in Singapore and former anchor at CNN and CNBC. He's interviewed thousands of business leaders and knows exactly what separates amateur interviews from career-defining moments.

Stop worrying about making mistakes on camera. Start mastering the art of authentic, impactful media interviews.

Contact Glenn van Zutphen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennvanzutphen/
https://www.vanmediagroup.com
Instagram: glenn_van_zutphen

Examples of great story-telling mentioned by Glenn during the podcast:

https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-danelle-tan

https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-bhutans-pm-on-gross-national-happiness-global-peace-a-mindfulness-city-for-the-future

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