
I Talk Too Fast!
The Look & Sound of Leadership
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How to Slow Yourself Down
The easiest way to be sure you're giving us the indicator we need is to breathe when you end a thought. If you have a concern that you speak too fast, one way to slow yourself down is to ask your listeners if they have any questions and then wait for the answer. One major reason, but not the only reason, people accelerate their speech is because of nervousness. The point is, find ways to interrupt yourself so you'll slow down, be creative or talk to us.
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