Speak Like It Matters Podcast

Stop Over-Speaking: The Secret to Being Heard Isn’t Using More Words

Csilla Muscan

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Let’s be honest… most leaders talk too much. 😬
We think if we explain a little more, emphasize a little louder, or repeat it one more time, people will finally “get it.”
But the truth? The more we talk, the less people actually listen.

In this episode of Speak Like It Matters, I’m tackling a trap I see far too often — overspeaking.
Because the secret to being heard isn’t using more words… it’s using meaningful ones.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
 ✨ Why great leaders use silence as strategy — not a sign of weakness.
 ✨ How to tell if you’re “filling space” instead of creating it.
 ✨ The real reason people stop listening (and how to win their attention back).
 ✨ A simple shift to make your words carry more weight and less noise.

We’ll also unpack one powerful truth: Speaking isn’t performance — it’s stewardship.
Your words either build trust or break it. They either move people or numb them.
And if you want to be a leader people actually follow, it’s time to stop overspeaking and start leading with substance.

Because the quietest person in the room?
 They’re usually the one everyone listens to.

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