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Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation

2024/9/26
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Stress can negatively affect communication, often leading to unintended hurtful interactions with loved ones. Misplaced apologies that blame stress are ineffective. A better approach involves acknowledging the impact of stress on others and addressing the issue directly.
  • Blaming bad behavior on stress is a bad apology.
  • Apologize for the impact of your stress on others, not the stress itself.

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In today’s episode, you’re getting the blueprint for developing your communication skills. What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident. 

You and Mel are both learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who is known for his straightforward advice, tips, and tricks on how to communicate better.

Jefferson is teaching you proven techniques to express yourself clearly, handle disrespect, and know what to say when someone challenges you, even in high-pressure situations. 

He will also teach you:

 

  • Why miscommunication happens. (and how to avoid it)
  • How you can use strategic communication to get what you want. (without manipulation)
  • And the 3 ways to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you.

If you’ve ever felt unsure of how to get your point across or wished you could be more confident when speaking, this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately to transform how you engage with others.

If you liked this tactical episode, listen to this episode next and learn how to use body language to boost your influence: How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident)

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