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Back to Episodes298. Don’t Break Your Flow! Clarify the Business Words That Make You Hesitate
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Do you break the flow when you speak because you’re unsure if you’re using the right word? In this 15-minute episode, I’ll help you finally clarify the most common “what’s the difference” questions my clients ask. You’ll stop second-guessing yourself in meetings and just go for it. Keep the flow going! Enjoy. Anna
00:00 – Why we hesitate when we speak
02:00 – My “SUMO” trick to deal with hesitation
04:00 – Double vs. Duplicate
05:30 – Each vs. Every
07:00 – In the End vs. At the End
08:30 – Happy vs. Glad
10:00 – Ad Hoc vs. One-Off
11:30 – Argue vs. Discuss
13:30 – How to use this in real conversations
14:30 – Wrap-up and live stream invitation
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