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How to Speak More Clearly at Work (Even If You’re an Introvert)

Published 17 days ago • 1 min read

Exciting news! I'm so proud to announce that I have officially launched a brand new YouTube channel! I did a soft launch a few months ago, and now, it's here and it's growing fast!

2026 has truly been a year of learning and experimenting and for me, I decided to double-down on helping more people communicate with clarity and impact at work. This channel gives people a new way to watch and learn.

Last week, I posted this video, How to Speak More Clearly at Work (Even If You're an Introvert) and so many people have commented and reacted to it. Here's what I covered in this 20-minute video.

Speaking with impact as an introvert comes down to a few key frameworks:

  1. Simplify, don't impress. Before speaking, ask yourself: what do people already know, and how can you say this more clearly? People remember clarity, not complexity.
  2. How you say it matters as much as what you say. Tone, pace, and pauses can make the same words land completely differently. Research backs this up: vocal variation alone makes speakers more persuasive and more memorable.
  3. Treat public speaking like a skill, not a talent. Small, deliberate changes, practiced consistently, compound over time. Warren Buffett has said this one skill alone can boost your value by over 50%.
  4. Don't wait to be noticed. Make yourself visible. I once lost out on a big opportunity to a colleague who simply followed up more. Visibility isn't vanity, it's strategy, and people need to hear something a few times before it truly sticks.

Just like I said in my bestselling book, "Smart, Not Loud," communicating with impact doesn't require you to be loud or aggressive. It's about being tactful and smart.

I'm excited for you to access more communication learning.

Here's this week's video, How to Speak More Clearly at Work (Even If You're an Introvert). Subscribe and like the channel because I will be dropping a new episode every week. Enjoy!

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