10 tiny changes that make you sound more articulate

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The video offers practical, actionable advice on a common self-improvement topic (articulation) presented in a concise, listicle format that is easily digestible and shareable. The "save for later" prompt encourages engagement and future viewing.

Summary

The video presents ten small changes in speech patterns that can make a person sound more articulate and authoritative. These tips include adjusting pace, sentence structure, word choice, and vocal inflection, with a call to action to follow for more advice.

Structure

1Introduction of topic: 10 tiny changes for articulation
2Tip 1: Slow pace
3Tip 2: Finish sentences
4Tip 3: Replace "I think"
5Tip 4: Pause before answering
6Tip 5: Cut "just"
7Tip 6: Drop pitch at end of statements
8Tip 7: Use shorter sentences
9Tip 8: Stop using "um"

Original caption

Small changes in the way you speak can completely change how confident, articulate and authoritative you sound. Try these in your next meeting, presentation or conversation and notice the difference. Save this for later. #publicspeaking #communicationskills #confidence #careeradvice #leadershipskills

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10 tiny changes that make you sound more articulate 1. Slow your pace by 10% (Save for later) 2. Finish your sentences instead of trailing off (Save for later) 3. Replace "I think" with your actual point (Save for later) 4. Pause before answering difficult questions (Save for later) 5. Cut "just" from your requests (Save for later) 6. Drop your pitch at the end of statements (Save for later) 7. Use shorter sentences (Save for later) 8. Stop filling every silence with "um" (Save for later) 9. Stress the important word, not every word (Save for later) 10. Make your first sentence your strongest sentence (Save for later) and FOLLOW ME (Save for later)

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Slow your pace by 10% Finish your sentences instead of trailing off Replace "I think" with your actual point Pause before answering difficult questions Cut "just" from your requests Drop your pitch at the end of statements Use shorter sentences Stop filling every silence with "um" Stress the important word, not every word Make your first sentence your strongest sentence and FOLLOW ME for more ways to sound as capable as you are.

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