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Episode Synopsis
12 Words and Phrases That Sabotage Your Communication
Communication Tips from George Torok
Episode 283
In this episode we explore:
why vague words prevent listeners from seeing what you mean
how double negatives create confusion and weaken your intent
where emotional trigger words derail your message
how insulting phrases show unintended arrogance
why self-diminishing language lowers your authority
how dishonest openers destroy trust
why clichés signal lazy thinking
when jargon works and when it alienates people
how slang phrases degrade the message
why absolutes distort meaning
how weak adverbs dilute clarity
how filler words clutter your message and add noise
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George Torok is known as The Speech Coach for Executives. He helps business leaders speak with more confidence, clarity and consiness.
Learn more about communication coaching with George at https://speechcoachforexecutives.com/
Arrange for weekly presentations tips at https://toroktips.com/
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Key Learning Points from George
eliminate vague words like “stuff” and “things” because they communicate nothing
avoid double negatives which confuse listeners and weaken your intent
beware emotional trigger words that create unintended reactions
drop insulting phrases that imply superiority over your audience
stop using self-diminishing phrases that reduce your credibility
remove dishonest or insincere qualifiers that signal lack of authenticity
avoid clichés that show lazy thinking and add no value
use technical jargon only with those who understand it
remove slang terms that degrade your message and your audience
limit absolutes, which are usually inaccurate exaggerations
avoid weak adverbs like “very,” “really,” and “pretty”
eliminate filler words that clutter your message and reduce clarity
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Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self.
In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.
Your host is George Torok
George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.
Connect with George
www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com
https://superiorpresentations.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/
https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills
Communication Tips from George Torok
Episode 283
In this episode we explore:
why vague words prevent listeners from seeing what you mean
how double negatives create confusion and weaken your intent
where emotional trigger words derail your message
how insulting phrases show unintended arrogance
why self-diminishing language lowers your authority
how dishonest openers destroy trust
why clichés signal lazy thinking
when jargon works and when it alienates people
how slang phrases degrade the message
why absolutes distort meaning
how weak adverbs dilute clarity
how filler words clutter your message and add noise
-----
George Torok is known as The Speech Coach for Executives. He helps business leaders speak with more confidence, clarity and consiness.
Learn more about communication coaching with George at https://speechcoachforexecutives.com/
Arrange for weekly presentations tips at https://toroktips.com/
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Key Learning Points from George
eliminate vague words like “stuff” and “things” because they communicate nothing
avoid double negatives which confuse listeners and weaken your intent
beware emotional trigger words that create unintended reactions
drop insulting phrases that imply superiority over your audience
stop using self-diminishing phrases that reduce your credibility
remove dishonest or insincere qualifiers that signal lack of authenticity
avoid clichés that show lazy thinking and add no value
use technical jargon only with those who understand it
remove slang terms that degrade your message and your audience
limit absolutes, which are usually inaccurate exaggerations
avoid weak adverbs like “very,” “really,” and “pretty”
eliminate filler words that clutter your message and reduce clarity
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----more----
Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self.
In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.
Your host is George Torok
George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.
Connect with George
www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com
https://superiorpresentations.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/
https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills
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