Avoid these 6 phrases if you want to sound more confident

If you want to sound confident, avoid expressions that broadcast your insecurity. Eliminate the following words and expressions from your speech. 1. LOOK! This word is usually uttered in a commanding tone. It orders the audience to pay attention. It is rarely the mark of a respected leader. Just the opposite. Saying “Look!” suggests you’ve lost the audience or you don’t feel confident that your message will hold their interest. Speakers who bark at the audience this way are trying desperately to sound strong. The solution is to speak in such a way that people want to hear what you have to s...