Author: Paul Adams
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Feeling nervous but want to sound confident when speaking? Whether you’re presenting at work, speaking on camera, interviewing, or leading a meeting – this video gives you practical, immediate techniques to sound confident even when your nerves are firing. In this short video, you’ll learn: Confidence is a skill – and you can train it.…
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Silence isn’t awkward – it’s powerful. In this video, I explain why silence is one of the most underrated communication skills and how using it correctly can instantly make you sound more confident, persuasive, and in control. Most people rush to fill silence because they’re uncomfortable. But strong communicators use silence strategically – in conversations,…
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Most people lose their audience before they ever make their point – and they don’t even realize it. In this short video, filmed outdoors and on the move, I explain why attention drops after 30 seconds and the simple communication shift that keeps people listening – whether you’re speaking casually, on camera, in meetings, or…
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Mastering Difficult Conversations: Turning Tension into Trust Tension in a conversation isn’t the enemy – it’s the signal that something important needs to be said. A team member missed a deadline again.A colleague undermined you in a meeting.Your boss gave vague feedback that feels like a personal attack. Most people respond in one of three…
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Intent Over Inbox In today’s hybrid and remote world, most teams suffer from the same silent killer: Communication by inbox. Endless email threads.Slack messages that go nowhere.Zoom calls that feel like meetings about meetings. The result?Misunderstandings pile up. Decisions drag. Respect slowly erodes. But here’s the good news: The fix isn’t more tools or longer…
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Most people think good communication means explaining everything. In reality, the most influential communicators often do the opposite. In this video, I break down strategic ambiguity – a powerful but rarely discussed communication skill used by executives, negotiators, leaders, and high-stakes decision-makers. You’ll learn: • Why saying less can increase trust • How over-explaining quietly…
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Confidence isn’t about sounding loud or having the perfect words. It’s about how you position yourself when you speak. In this episode of the Advanced Communication Skills mini-series, I break down two simple phrases confident people use every day – phrases that instantly increase credibility, reduce tension, and make people listen. Whether you’re speaking at…
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Saying no shouldn’t feel like a moral failure – but for many people, it does. In this episode of my Advanced Communications Skills mini-series, I break down how to say no clearly, calmly, and confidently – without guilt, excuses, or damaging relationships. You’ll learn: • Why guilt shows up when you say no • The…
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Ever feel like you’re talking…but nobody’s really hearing you? In today’s noisy world, the answer isn’t to talk faster, louder, or longer. In this episode, I’ll show you a simple way to stand out in conversations—at work, at home, on camera, or in public – by using clarity, structure, and one “attention reset” move that…
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Silence isn’t awkward – it’s powerful. In this episode, I break down how strategic silence increases influence, authority, and control in conversations. Whether you’re in a meeting, negotiation, interview, or difficult discussion, knowing when not to speak can matter more than knowing what to say. If you’ve ever talked too much, filled the silence too…