Your speaking pace shapes how people feel around you. If someone talks fast, lift your energy. If they’re slower, ease into their rhythm. That tiny adjustment makes the whole conversation feel smoother and more natural. And as you match their pace (without forcing anything) your clarity and likability rise instantly. And if you ever freeze or go blank when you need to speak up (introducing yourself, speaking in meetings, or navigating work conversations) … I’ve got you!! I created a Confidence S
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Your speaking pace shapes how people feel around you. If someone talks fast, lift your energy. If they’re slower, ease into their rhythm. That tiny adjustment makes the whole conversation feel smoother and more natural. And as you match their pace (without forcing anything) your clarity and likability rise instantly. And if you ever freeze or go blank when you need to speak up (introducing yourself, speaking in meetings, or navigating work conversations) … I’ve got you!! I created a Confidence S
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Behaviour Researcher Dr Shade Zahrai on the benefits of empowered language.
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Behaviour Researcher Dr Shade Zahrai on the benefits of empowered language.
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Dr. Shadé Zahrai (PhD, MBA) on Instagram: "The quickest way to improve how you speak? Work on your articulation. When your words are clearer, people understand you faster, and you instantly sound more confident and credible. Try this simple drill 👇 The Pen Drill 1. Put a pen gently between your teeth 2. Read a paragraph out loud, exaggerating each sound 3. Take the pen out and read it again (Highly recommend to clean the pen before and after) You’ll notice it immediately. Your words wil
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Dr. Shadé Zahrai (PhD, MBA) on Instagram: "The quickest way to improve how you speak? Work on your articulation. When your words are clearer, people understand you faster, and you instantly sound more confident and credible. Try this simple drill 👇 The Pen Drill 1. Put a pen gently between your teeth 2. Read a paragraph out loud, exaggerating each sound 3. Take the pen out and read it again (Highly recommend to clean the pen before and after) You’ll notice it immediately. Your words wil
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Want to be a charismatic presenter? DO NOTHING! Let me explain…⁣⁣When it comes to presenting or public speaking, many get so anxious that they speak as soon as they’re introduced, they pace the stage nervously, speaking far too quickly, throwing away hand gestures and losing all credibility in the process.⁣ But the first few seconds are crucial! Here’s why…. In these precious early seconds your audience is determining your credibility and whether your’e worth listening to. This is why conveying
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Want to be a charismatic presenter? DO NOTHING! Let me explain…⁣⁣When it comes to presenting or public speaking, many get so anxious that they speak as soon as they’re introduced, they pace the stage nervously, speaking far too quickly, throwing away hand gestures and losing all credibility in the process.⁣ But the first few seconds are crucial! Here’s why…. In these precious early seconds your audience is determining your credibility and whether your’e worth listening to. This is why conveying
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When I first started speaking onstage, I’d get nervous. Really nervous. Tight throat. Shaky knees. Rising body temp. The works. The anxiety felt paralyzing, until someone told me something that completely changed how I saw it: “Tell yourself you’re excited, not anxious. Your body doesn’t know the difference.” So I gave it a shot. Next time I walked on stage, I repeated like a mantra: “I’m excited.” And when I opened my mouth, I said, “Good morning everyone. I’m so excited to be here!” (Spoiler:
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When I first started speaking onstage, I’d get nervous. Really nervous. Tight throat. Shaky knees. Rising body temp. The works. The anxiety felt paralyzing, until someone told me something that completely changed how I saw it: “Tell yourself you’re excited, not anxious. Your body doesn’t know the difference.” So I gave it a shot. Next time I walked on stage, I repeated like a mantra: “I’m excited.” And when I opened my mouth, I said, “Good morning everyone. I’m so excited to be here!” (Spoiler:
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Struggling to speak up in meetings? Try this next time. ‪@Dr.ShadeZahrai‬
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Struggling to speak up in meetings? Try this next time. ‪@Dr.ShadeZahrai‬
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Our words are powerful. Our words create our worlds. And it’s not just the words we use with others. It’s also the words we use with ourselves. Cognitive reframing is the intentional act of reshaping our thoughts. When you take ownership of your self-talk, it can have a profound effect on your confidence, your mindset, and your overall well-being. So, choose words that uplift, empower, and inspire. You will feel the difference. ________ 🚀If you’re new here, check out my 🆓 Communication Guide:
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Our words are powerful. Our words create our worlds. And it’s not just the words we use with others. It’s also the words we use with ourselves. Cognitive reframing is the intentional act of reshaping our thoughts. When you take ownership of your self-talk, it can have a profound effect on your confidence, your mindset, and your overall well-being. So, choose words that uplift, empower, and inspire. You will feel the difference. ________ 🚀If you’re new here, check out my 🆓 Communication Guide:
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Your beliefs shape how you act, speak, and show up. And that changes what you get in life. Research on self-verification (Swann) shows we unconsciously behave in ways that confirm how we see ourselves. If you believe you’re capable, it shows. If you don’t believe you deserve more, you’ll accept less. Change the belief, and everything else follows. P.S. Can’t believe we’re less than 2 weeks away from my new book Big Trust being published! It’s about changing the limiting beliefs you hold about yo
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Do this for 1 minute and you’ll have better articulation. ‪@Dr.ShadeZahrai‬
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Are you actually listening… or just faking it? In our work with organizations, we see this all the time. Teams trained in communication techniques, but not in connection. They know when to make the right gestures or how long to hold eye contact for. But if your mind is somewhere else… If you’re crafting your next sentence instead of taking theirs in… People feel that. And instead of connection, you create disconnection. People don’t want to feel observed; they want to feel heard. When you’re tru
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Ever had someone speak to you in a way that felt condescending? How do you react? Instead of snapping back or shrinking, try this: (Jefferson Fisher shares this brilliant strategy in his soon-to-be-published book, The Next Conversation.) ✅ Pause and say, “Sorry, I didn’t catch that - could you repeat it?” This makes them sit with their own words. Most people realize how off they sound. If they double down, follow up with: – “What did you mean by that?” – “Was that meant to be helpful or hurtful?
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Professional Communication 101: Drop “I think…” ‪@Dr.ShadeZahrai‬
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This makes you instantly more likable. ‪@Dr.ShadeZahrai‬
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If you tend to OVER-Apologize and excessiveky say sorry (when its not warranted), try these #communication #confidence #corporatelife
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