Hi Reader There’s one technique that instantly makes any speaker sound more confident. It’s not voice. Not body language. Not vocabulary. Most people rush. Out of nerves. Out of habit. Out of fear. But the best speakers? Here’s a simple trick I teach: Before you say your key message... pause for 2 seconds. Not only does it give you time to breathe, but it makes your words feel intentional. Even powerful if that makes sense. The ability to pause at will is the first sign that you are getting comfortable on stage. So practice this well. A lot of doors (in the quest of public speaking nirvana!) will open up. Want more tricks like this—especially the ones that are easier to see than read? You can check out this course where I walk you through dozens of such secrets in my flagship video course. (Ignore price for now. If you want to join, just reply with “Interested.” I'll send you a special offer.)
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Hi Reader Ever heard of the law that quietly shapes the lives of the most respected, fulfilled, and wealthy people? It’s not hustle.It’s not networking.It’s not even raw talent. It’s value. (That's the subject line if you missed it. No open loops today!). There’s a gem from The Go-Giver (a book that I highly recommend. It's wonderfully written as a modern day parable) that reassured how I think about work and life: "Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you...
Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...
Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...