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Speaking too quickly

Speaking too quickly

Speaking too fast can sabotage your executive presence.

A person could mistakenly think that you want the conversation to be over. However, you may really be nervous or try to prove that you are smarter than them.

But speaking at a nice pace can project that you are in the moment and actively listening.

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"Try not to be a man of success, but a man of value." - Albert Einstein

NYC Speech Coach Paul Geiger explores how to speak with the right authority.

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