The Jefferson Fisher Podcast How to Speak with Confidence at Work
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Jul 8, 2025 Feeling overlooked at work? Discover three transformative tools to boost your confidence in meetings. Learn how confident communication can elevate your professional credibility and strategies for setting clear boundaries. By mastering these skills, you can ensure that your voice is heard and respected, all while staying true to yourself. Tune in to unlock the secrets of commanding respect and transforming your workplace interactions!
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Bubbly Personality vs Seriousness
- Jefferson shared an anecdote about a friend who was bubbly and used lots of hand gestures at work.
- She wanted to be taken more seriously but felt her behavior conflicted with that goal.
Speak Calmly to Command Respect
- Use a calmer, slower voice at work to sound more confident and grounded.
- Slowing your speech lowers your pitch and automatically signals calmness and authority.
State Your Position Clearly
- Use clear language that shows where you stand in conversations.
- Start your statements with phrases like "Here is" or "Here's what I know" to assert your position confidently.
