In the Groove with Todd and JackieEp. 82 Reddy to Play: Vihaan Reddy's Podcast About Overcoming Challenges | Conversations with Jackie
How can a young speaker turn communication skills, determination, and a simple four-step method into tools for everyday life? On Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, host Jackie Bailey talks with TEDx speaker Vihaan Reddy about growing more confident as a communicator, learning through speech and debate, and finding lessons in the challenges he faces as an athlete. Vihaan shares how working on his communication helped him use fewer filler words and feel more comfortable connecting with people. He also describes how speech and debate helped him see that people can approach an issue in different ways without one perspective automatically being right or wrong. The conversation explores Vihaan’s TEDx talk and his PACE method: Pause, Assess, Choose, and Engage. He explains how the idea grew from a tennis lesson and how taking a moment to assess a situation can help shape a more thoughtful response. Vihaan also introduces his podcast, Reddy to Play, where he plans to interview people about challenges they have faced and how they worked through them. As a tennis player and participant in cross-country and track, Vihaan shares what sports have taught him about choosing activities he enjoys, accepting coaching, practicing, and continuing to improve. He closes with encouragement to pursue what matters to you and remember to pace yourself. 🎙️ In This Episode: How communication coaching helped Vihaan become more confident and social What speech and debate taught him about listening and different perspectives The PACE method: Pause, Assess, Choose, and Engage How a tennis practice moment helped illustrate PACE The idea behind Vihaan’s podcast, Reddy to Play Lessons from tennis, cross-country, and track Why enjoyment, practice, and a strong mindset matter in sports The conversation is a reminder that progress can begin with a pause, a willingness to learn, and the choice to keep going. 👤 Meet Vihaan Reddy Vihaan is a TEDx speaker, student athlete, and podcast host. He plays tennis and participates in cross-country and track. His podcast, Reddy to Play, features conversations with people about challenges and how they overcame them. Learn more at ReadyToPlay.com. 🎤 About Jackie Bailey Jackie Bailey is an International Conversation Coach and host of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, inspiring individuals to discover their voices, share their stories, and make a meaningful impact. 🔔 Join the Conversation! What helps you pause and choose your response when a challenge comes up? 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 📤 Share | 🔔 Subscribe #ConversationsWithJackieBailey #VihaanReddy #PACE #YouthSpeaker #CommunicationSkills #Resilience
