How To Speak Like A Top Performer

Your words create your reality.
When I worked at Goldman Sachs…

I constantly worried about making mistakes, and it showed.

I’d second-guess myself, apologizing for everything and using phrases like “this might sound silly, but…”

Don’t fall into that trap—speak with calm confidence.

Here are 12 phrases to help you sound more confident:

❌ I don’t get it.
✅ Can you explain again, please?

❌ I don’t know.
✅ I’ll look into that and get back to you.

❌ Sorry for the delay.
✅ Thank you for your patience.

❌ I’m too busy.
✅ I’ll be able to look into this on [date].

❌ That’s not my job.
✅ Let me connect you with the right person.

❌ I’ll try.
✅ I’ll handle this.

❌ Sorry, I missed [X].
✅ Thank you for spotting that.

❌ Sorry to bother you.
✅ Can we have a quick chat?

❌ You are wrong.
✅ I have a different perspective.

❌ This might sound silly, but…
✅ Here’s an idea to consider.

❌ No worries.
✅ Happy to help.

❌ I think maybe we should…
✅ I recommend…

Words shape your reality—choose them wisely and watch how your reality shifts.