Listen "Stop Over-Explaining and Start Being Heard"
Episode Synopsis
In this mini master class, Michelle Fragias addresses the common issue of overexplaining among women, particularly those over 40. She explores the roots of this behaviour, linking it to societal conditioning and self-doubt, and emphasizes the importance of speaking with clarity and confidence. Michelle provides practical strategies to help women unlearn the habit of over explaining and encourages them to embrace their voices unapologetically.
Takeaways
Over-explaining is a habit of self-doubt, not leadership.
The more we care about our message, the more we overexplain.
Many women are conditioned to be people pleasers, leading to overexplaining.
Fear of judgment often drives the need to clarify excessively.
Clarity in communication is about intentionality, not repetition.
Overexplaining can dilute our message and authority.
Using pauses can enhance the impact of our words.
Affirmations can help combat the urge to over-explain.
Speaking with confidence invites others to listen more intently.
Women are encouraged to step into their power and be unapologetically heard.
Sound Bites
"Over-explaining is a habit of self-doubt."
"Say the thing, then stop."
"Overexplaining is exhausting."
Chapters00:00 Overcoming the Habit of Over-Explaining04:12 The Roots of Over-Explaining in Women09:02 Strategies to Speak with Clarity and Confidence
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