Have you ever been in a room with someone who knew exactly what to say? Did you notice their poise, passion, confidence, choice of words, composure, tone, and delivery? What resonated with you the most, and how did you feel in their presence?
Now imagine if that person could be you, wherever you go.
Before I made a personal commitment to improving my speaking skills, I often felt behind and thought I needed to learn a lot to see meaningful results. I was mistaken. Speaking elegantly is a lifelong journey. However, you may notice immediate improvements if you adopt the following simple principles.
- Speaking elegantly is attainable with daily practice. (Make this commitment each morning.)
- Speaking elegantly is achievable with a daily review. (Reflect each evening.)
To speak well requires intent, preparation, and value. Before speaking with anyone or addressing a group, take a moment to ask yourself:
- Why am I calling or speaking with this person?
- Am I prepared with everything I need for this conversation?
- How will this conversation or presentation help or add value to the other person?
You can use it as a reference each morning and assess yourself at the end of each day. Embracing this morning and evening practice became a game-changer for me, and I hope these ideas inspire you and support your growth.