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Want to make people take you seriously? Don’t rush to fill the silence Don’t shrink when challenged Don’t over-smile to “keep things light” Confidence isn’t about being “nice.” It’s about being still and certain.

“People don’t notice your confidence when you speak. They notice it when you stop speaking.” Learn to stop talking and hold the silence. That’s when they lean in.

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Talk Without Speaking gives you the unfair advantage in any room. ✅ Master silent authority ✅ Decode power cues in real time ✅ Fix the body language that costs respect Get your copy now thethoughtlounge.com/product-page/t…

🧠 People often mistake activity for power. But the loudest person doesn’t always lead. If you want to spot true influence in a meeting: → Watch who everyone checks in with before speaking → See who stays calm when conflict happens → Notice whose body language others mirror

🧠 People subconsciously look to: Who takes up more space Who delays before responding Who doesn't fidget when silence hits These aren’t random habits. They’re the foundations of leadership energy.

“You don’t need to raise your voice. You need to raise your presence.” Your posture says what your voice doesn’t. Fix the posture — the words matter less.

One of my readers used to say: “I over-explained everything in meetings to sound competent.” After reading Talk Without Speaking, she tried something different: She made her point, stopped, and said nothing else. People asked questions. They leaned in. She got promoted within…