Why People Don't Understand You (And How to Fix It)

Jessica Chen teaches at Columbia University. In this video, you'll learn how to speak clearly and articulate your words so you develop executive presence at work. You'll stop struggling with clear communication and immediately improve your speaking style. Jessica shares how highly intelligent people often find that their listeners struggle to follow along, leading to frustration and repeated explanations. This video is designed for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking by identifying the habits that hinder your clarity. Whether you are presenting to a class or speaking in a professional setting, understanding how you sound is the first step toward progress. After you watch this high-impact video, you'll feel confident and know how to make the necessary adjustments to ensure your message lands with impact with no verbal errors. 💌 Get my FREE Communication Mindset Workbook if you want to build a confidence mindset to advocate for yourself. Type: SMART below and I will message you the link. 🎉 Buy my book: “Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons: https://smartnotloudbook.com/ -------------------------- 0:00 Why Your Ideas Are Being Misunderstood 2:38 Stop Trailing Off Your Sentences 5:43 Targeting Your Most Muddled Sounds 9:48 The Danger of Overusing Corporate Jargon 12:05 Ending Statements Without Uptalk 14:54 The Power of Recording Yourself --------------------------- Connect with me: Instagram:   / jessicachenpage   LinkedIn:   / jessicachenpage   --------------------------- Our work @ Soulcast Media: https://soulcastmedia.com/