School of Self-Worth
School of Self-Worth is a purposeful podcast and community for the ambitious woman who knows she is worthy of an astoundingly great life. Join us weekly as we redefine success, set and sustain boundaries, and reclaim your self-worth.
Hosted by Nicole Tsong, bestselling author, former journalist, and work/life balance coach, who helps professional women live an aligned life. We will have diverse and meaningful conversations with successful women from all walks of life who share insight about what it takes to be brave, joyful, and yourself every day.
Every single episode is thoughtfully designed to leave you feeling empowered, with tangible tips and advice that will lead you to your next breakthrough.
School of Self-Worth
Ep 137: {Best of Podcast} Stop Over-explaining for Powerful Communication
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We chose to bring this popular episode back because the patterns it speaks to don’t just disappear, they resurface in new seasons.
As many of you are stepping into bigger leadership roles or simply having more nuanced conversations at work, the instinct to over-explain can quietly dilute your authority, especially when the stakes feel high.
This episode is a timely reset.
If you’ve recently found yourself second-guessing how you communicate, adding “just one more explanation,” or feeling the need to prove your worth in conversations—this episode will meet you right where you are.
This is your reminder that clarity is power, and you don’t need more words to be taken seriously.
Top Learnings In This Episode
- Over-explaining often stems from wanting to feel heard and self-doubt (4:19-5:38)
- Leaving space and silence in speech increases authority and impact (2:38-3:35)
- Over-explaining actually decreases trust instead of building it (5:38-6:49)
- Simple, clear language is more powerful than complicated explanations (3:35-4:19)
- Eliminate filler words to improve clarity and listening ability (9:26-10:12)
- Speaking from the belly rather than throat increases authority (10:49-11:24)
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