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Could the words you use be sabotaging your success? In this episode, Sharran breaks down ten lazy phrases that kill your communication and shares how to instantly replace them with more powerful, precise language.
He dives into the power of language and how lazy phrases and filler words can diminish your authority, influence, and success. Sharran offers simple, actionable replacements to ensure your words are always precise and impactful.
Whether you're speaking to clients, your team, or even friends, this episode will help you communicate more clearly, build trust, and get more done. From leaders to entrepreneurs, anyone looking to improve their influence will benefit from these easy yet transformative changes in their everyday language.
Are you ready to elevate your communication and make every word count? Tune in to learn how to detox your language and get noticed for the right reasons.
“Clear speaking builds trust. You and I both know that.”
- Sharran Srivatsaa
Timestamps:
01:25 - Why lazy language ruins your credibility
03:01 - The "whatnot" trap and why it weakens your message
05:00 - "Blah blah" and other dismissive phrases that kill clarity
06:52 - Using "stuff like that" and why it's a communication killer
08:04 - How "you know what I mean" makes you sound unconfident
09:42 - The vagueness of using "things" and "stuff"
11:00 - Don't oversimplify with words like "basically" and "essentially"
13:45 - The danger of "a lot" and "a few" in creating ambiguity
16:03 - Avoiding "probably" and "maybe"—the power of confidence in leadership
18:15 - "Interesting" and why it’s a meaningless word
20:08 - The "let's talk about that later" trap and why it's dismissive
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