10 Phrases to Sound More Confident
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Most people weaken their message without realizing it — with hedges, apologies, or passive phrasing that undercuts their authority.
Let’s fix that.
You don’t need to speak louder to be heard—just cleaner and clearer.
Here are 10 everyday phrases that undermine your authority—and what to say instead to project calm, credible confidence.
Say This... Not That
“Thanks for waiting” instead of: “Sorry I’m late.”
“Let’s look at another option” instead of:: “I’m not sure if this is right, but…”
“I recommend…” instead of: “I think maybe we could…”
“Can you clarify what you need?” instead of: “I’m confused.”
“Here’s what I can do” instead of: “I’m not sure I can help, but…”
“Let’s revisit this with fresh eyes tomorrow” instead of: “This probably isn’t making sense right now.”
“What are your thoughts?” instead of: “Does that make sense?”
“Let’s move forward with this version” instead of: “I guess this one might work?”
“I’m confident this aligns with our goals” instead of: “Hopefully this is okay?”
“Thanks for your input—I’ll take it from here” instead of: “Sorry, I didn’t mean to take over.”
Most people soften their language, thinking it shows humility.
Sometimes, it does, but there’s a fine line between being humble and sounding uncertain.
When you hedge, apologize unnecessarily, or shrink, you’re not just downplaying your ideas and yourself.
Humility isn’t about sounding small. It’s about owning your voice while respecting others.
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