School of Self-Worth
99: Stop Overexplaining for Powerful Communication
Published: 26 February 2025 at 09:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Do you often wonder or get the feeling that you might be overexplaining yourself?
If so, this episode is for you!
In this episode, I talk about why we overexplain, and some simple steps to cut it out!
Because overexplaining is likely one of the reasons you haven’t been stepping in more powerfully as an authority and leader at work.
There are cultural reasons Asian-American women can get into overexplaining, and inside, I share 2 simple tools to nip this bad habit in the bud.
Top Learnings In This Episode
- Over-explaining often stems from wanting to feel heard and self-doubt (4:19-5:38)
- Leaving space and silence in speech increases authority and impact (2:38-3:35)
- Over-explaining actually decreases trust instead of building it (5:38-6:49)
- Simple, clear language is more powerful than complicated explanations (3:35-4:19)
- Eliminate filler words to improve clarity and listening ability (9:26-10:12)
- Speaking from the belly rather than throat increases authority (10:49-11:24)
Tune in to the full episode to dive deeper into these insights and hear my personal reflections and practical advice.
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