🔥 What if the language you use every day is quietly shrinking your confidence?
In this episode of Your Move, Lori and Jett explore one of the most overlooked habits in communication: diminutive language. These are the words and phrases we use to soften our opinions, minimize our accomplishments, or make ourselves feel less "threatening."
This isn't about speaking louder or becoming someone you're not. It's about recognizing when your language reflects humility... and when it reflects hesitation.
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In This Episode
Lori and Jett unpack why so many high performers unconsciously minimize themselves and how these communication habits are often rooted in culture, upbringing, perfectionism, and the desire to avoid conflict.
What diminutive language is and why we use itHow seemingly small words can weaken otherwise strong ideasThe psychology behind apologizing, hedging, and self-editingPractical ways to communicate with greater clarity and confidenceHow to sound authentic without sounding aggressiveWhether you're leading meetings, interviewing for a job, negotiating a salary, speaking on stage, or simply trying to be heard at home, this conversation offers tools you can use immediately.
Why Listen?
If you've ever left a conversation wishing you'd spoken up more clearly or noticed yourself constantly saying "I'm just wondering..." or "This might be a stupid idea..."this episode will help you understand why those habits form and how to replace them with language that reflects your true value.
Confidence isn't always about changing your voice.
Sometimes it's about changing a single word.
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Communication skills • Executive presence • Leadership • Confidence • Women's leadership • Public speaking • Assertive communication • Self-confidence • Workplace communication • Emotional intelligence • Negotiation • Personal development • Career growth • Professional presence • Influence • Mindset • High-performance habits
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