How to Speak with Confidence

09 Aug 2026

This is taken from Vinh Giang, who I would say is quite a great communicator. More here.

Delivery

If you want to seem more authoritative, you need to pause more.
Slow down your speech so it does not tire the listener out. It also gives you more time to think and articulate your ideas.
Make declarative statements instead of rambling on and on. This brings the talk to the point and makes you seem authoritative.

Vocal

Warm up your voice before you use it. Talking is like playing a sport, and your vocal cords are muscles. You have to warm them up before you use them.
Volume translates to vitality. To transfer energy, use your volume in the right manner.

Cognitive

Finish one thought at a time. It makes you more confident and clearer in communication.
Use a conversational framework to help orient your brain. For example: Context, Core, and Connect.
Use analogies to help explain things that are hard to understand.