Communications Insight For More Inspiring Leaders Classic Signs of Speaking Under Pressure

Classic Signs of Speaking Under Pressure

 15th Mar 2022
Classic signs of speaking "under pressure"...

Overly formal
Rational in content
Packed with detail
Monotonous
Intricate
Over-thinking
Jargon-packed
Closed

Classic signs of speaking when "relaxed"...

Conversational
Emotive in content
Laced with stories
Varied in tone and delivery
Simpler, clearer
Trusting instinct
Simple everyday language
Open and expressive

As a listener, I know which I prefer.

Communicating serious content, under pressure, while applying the characteristics of the second listing IS possible.

Conscious effort may be needed.

Practice is essential.

But both are within your control...

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Working with Simon really changed both my work and my academic life... building and inspiring confidence in speaking publicly as well as understanding how to build a message to deliver. Be that a business powerpoint presentation or an academic argument in a multi thousand word document.

I would recommend Simon to any individual looking to grow their skills and confidence...

 

Richard Robinson MBA CMgr FCMI | VMware Cloud on AWS - Partner Success Manager EMEA

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