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Communication, networking, first introductions, tone of communication
When your voice sells trust before any arguments
How to switch your tone into a “calm and confident” mode
In negotiations, it’s not the words that matter most—but how you deliver them
It’s not just what you say—it’s how you say it.
Your tone should be calm, confident, with no hint of doubt, strain, or inner fatigue.
Any tremor in your voice, excessive hedging, or “um… uh… well…”—and the other person will sense uncertainty. Even strong arguments lose their weight when delivered with an unsure tone.
Your tone should be calm, confident, with no hint of doubt, strain, or inner fatigue.
Any tremor in your voice, excessive hedging, or “um… uh… well…”—and the other person will sense uncertainty. Even strong arguments lose their weight when delivered with an unsure tone.
To sound right:
1) Speak slightly slower than usual—it adds weight to your words.
2) Maintain good posture and breathe freely— your voice will sound deeper and more even.
3) Remove filler words and hesitations from your speech.
4) Stay emotionally neutral, even when the topic is difficult.
When you’re a genius—but sound like a confused intern
Richard Hendricks from Silicon Valley is a great example of how brilliant technical skills don’t always come with confident communication.
He often stumbles, uses filler words, and loses his train of thought in important conversations. This makes him vulnerable in negotiations and prevents him from clearly conveying ideas to investors and the team.
A good reminder: even if you’re an expert, the ability to speak clearly—without all the “uhhh…”—is key to being heard and understood.
Richard Hendricks from Silicon Valley is a great example of how brilliant technical skills don’t always come with confident communication.
He often stumbles, uses filler words, and loses his train of thought in important conversations. This makes him vulnerable in negotiations and prevents him from clearly conveying ideas to investors and the team.
A good reminder: even if you’re an expert, the ability to speak clearly—without all the “uhhh…”—is key to being heard and understood.
Calm, steady, confident: a tone people want to trust
This kind of tone signals: “I know what I’m talking about—and I can back it up.”
And people are far more willing to make a deal with someone who projects confidence.
Practice confidence.
And may the force be with you!
And people are far more willing to make a deal with someone who projects confidence.
Practice confidence.
And may the force be with you!
Leonid Bugaev
is an expert in business communications, a corporate trainer, speaker, and conference moderator. He is the author of the books “Mobile Marketing”, “Mobile Networking” and "People Like Me: 99 Rules for Building Connections That Actually Matter."
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