Have you ever thought of the speed of your conversation?
You probably have not.
Just as in formal dining, where we should be mindful of our speed of eating/dining (not faster or slower than the host/hostess or other guests), we should do the same in business presentations and meetings.
Recently, I have been teaching a lot of online business courses. One of my current modules is "C-Suite Communication." I talk about how we should prepare and hold ourselves when speaking to senior leaders.
One of the topics within that module last week was "Speed of Conversation." For myself, I am a fast talker, and I have to consciously slow my speed of speech down when presenting or speaking to others. It takes practice and awareness and being willing to receive feedback from friends and co-workers.
For our message to be heard properly, we must adjust to the needs of our audience.
So for today, think about your speed of speech. You may need to speed up a bit, slow down, expand more or learn to truly listen to the questions being asked.
Remember:
- Adjust to your audience
- Be aware of your speed of speech
- Practice, and record yourself so you can truly see how you come across.
In the photo, which person are you? Be honest!
Keep being awesome.
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