How I Learned to Speak With More CLARITY - 7 Tips for Clear, Concise Speech

Clear, concise speech is something that we can all learn and there are a number of techniques I've used to help me speak with more clarity. These techniques helped me get my point across, establish credibility at work and get others to understand what I'm saying. All of these things are incredibly important in the corporate world.

For many years I wanted to be clear and concise when I spoke. I felt that I was jumping around from thought to thought and my communication was jumbled. After working with emerging leaders for a number of years, I've learned that this is a common and widespread problem. This led me to invest time in understanding how to speak with more clarity and how to be concise when we speak. I've managed to achieve this myself, help others achieve it, and how I'm sharing some of my strategies with you.

In this video, you will learn what I know about how to speak with more clarity and develop clear, concise speech. These tips will help you at work, at home, and anywhere you need to improve your communication skill.

Timestamps:
00:00 How to Speak With More Clarity
00:54 Is your vocabulary big enough?
02:11 Do you give too much information?
03:54 Do you have too many thoughts?
05:27 Do you get side-tracked?
06:46 Use reading to improve your speaking
07:59 Use writing to improve your speaking (active recall)
09:28 Practice!
10:30 Work on your articulation

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[sskm]

This is an amazing content; I can resonate most of the points.

1. Unnecessary information and giving too much information trying to make them understand FOMO.
2. Repeating the same content twice or thrice.
3. Rushing to complete my sentence. And no intellectual connection between 2 sentences.

Thanks for the great content.

[Soulenergy]

7:24 read it aloud for yourself, it does a great impact on your communication because it forces you to repeat sentences to communicate effectively
8:30 writing and active recall in your own words, better use the book's words! :) the Socratic method

[susanwong]

Great tips- new fan to your very informative channel- thank you so much !

[TheGratitudeMan]

Yes, this is super helpful. Especially, speak one thought at a time and do not overload others with information.

[mer]

I'm so glad I came across this video to improve my communication. All your points connected to what I was doing wrong.
Thank you for all your hard work in sharing these skills with us :)

[maragirl]

This is incredibly helpful content. Thank you for sharing.

[erigozeletus]

I started listen to Peter and also I really appreciate the way you speak.

[ConorSantry]

Another thorough and informative presentation Kara! I watched it twice and took notes the second time around! Here's my summary:

1. Expand your vocabulary (through reading, listening, taking notes, and using new words when conversing with people).

2. Get straight to the point and give people the most important information only.

3. Share one thought at a time.

4. Identify your main point before you start talking.

5. Use reading to improve your speaking (by absorbing information and reading out loud).

6. Use writing to improve your speaking (it helps you to organize your ideas and thoughts which, over time, will help you to do the same when speaking). Writing can also be used to do "active recall" which involves summarizing something you've read (e.g. a chapter of a book).

7. Watch documentaries and interviews to study the verbal and nonverbal communication of articulate, eloquent people. Write down what you notice and incorporate these elements into your own communication. That's how you learn from the best.

Cheers Kara! Looking forward to checking out another one of your videos soon!

[sandipanaich]

This is a very valuable video. Your intent to empathize made you a good communicator too.

[merianengel]

Love your video. Its helping to solve my problem in communication

[AMdreams]

I agree with you Kara, reading and wrting immensely helped me improve my communication skills. And it helps in articulation as well. Helpful video as always! Thank you Kara.

[davidr]

What a great video! I highly agree with all of her points especially reading out loud and writing. I enjoy writing comments on YouTube on videos I watch, which helps me convey my thoughts in a brief, clear and interesting manner. I would add to Kara strong list by
1. Start off agreeing with or complimenting the person speaking. If you immediately go for the attack your audience will discount what you have to say.
2. Number your comments. For example, "there are four factors critical in completing this project on schedule."
3. Smile, speak slowly, have inflections in your speech, use hand gestors and believe that you are the greatest orator in world.

[CastMetyll]

Hi. I’m a new subscriber and wanted to let you know that your channel is excellent. It’s helping me create a better talk show on YouTube. Cheers.

[physiotherapyinsider]

Thank you! You are awesome! I learned a lot! 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[lidianefazenda]

Your content is amazing! I loved this video!

[BrunoMCDowell]

Thank you so very much for this great content. I've started reading books and articles in order to achieve the same goals that you had. I can't put into words how this video has helped me. Great job.

[SheAMusicLvr]

As a 40 year old “educated” communications professional, I struggle with verbal communication. Your video is communication skills gold! I look forward to consuming more of your content.

[shunwilliams]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video ❤️❤️❤️

[sudiptaganguly]

Ma'am, you have made life more simple than it used to be in office. We need lot of rectifications from within which refines our communicating skills and organise ourselves in ma much productive communicating manner. I keep listening to you in all your multiple vdos.

[lauraokal]

My personal person. Lucy. Super proud of you. Keep soaring!