- You find out what you are thinking/feeling when you have to find the words to express them. There are some people who really need to talk to discover what they are thinking. (Perhaps this is you; I know it is me). Sit in silence and your impressions are mush; vague, contradictory. Open your mouth and see what comes out!
- When you imagine your listeners, you must reconsider your words and sentences so that they are appropriate for the audience. What vocabulary level is best? Where should you begin? Your inner language becomes shaped for communication (to make common) with the listener in mind.
- Speak out and have a presence, be real, be a participant. If you think it doesn’t matter if you speak, what do you think others will think? They will likely not miss you. Find your 2 cents and put it in. What matters is that you have spoken up and made your presence felt. It reveals some self respect.
- You can make things happen, you can influence the course of events, you can prevent dreadful decisions from being made. Just by speaking out. Don’t be the bump on the log, be the speaker on the orange crate. People need leaders and spokesmen. Why not you? Speak!
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If you want to learn more about how Dr. Fleming can help you improve your communication skills, please call her at telephone 415.391.9179 or send her an email at [email protected]
Carol Fleming, Ph.D., is the author of “It’s the Way You Say It”! Becoming Articulate, Well-spoken and Clear. A comprehensive guide to vocal development and improvement of communication skills.
