Just as you'd edit a document before sending it, you can 'edit' what you plan to say before a meeting. A quick mental checklist sharpens your point and cuts the filler. Here's a pre-meeting checklist for clearer speaking.
Before the meeting
Ask: What's the one thing I want to land? What's my ask? What's the strongest single reason? Deciding these in advance means you speak with purpose instead of thinking out loud in the room.
Trim before you talk
Mentally cut the throat-clearing and hedges. Plan to open with the point, not the wind-up. A few seconds of editing your opening line prevents a minute of rambling.
The 30-second version
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare to speak clearly in a meeting?
Decide your one point, your ask, and your strongest reason in advance, and plan to open with the point.
What's a quick pre-meeting checklist?
Know your message, your ask, trim the filler, and prepare a 30-second version.
Why edit my speech beforehand?
Deciding your point in advance means you speak with purpose instead of rambling.
Can coaching build this habit?
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