5. The Trap of Overformality

We've all done it - put on a posher accent, tried to use more impressive words or perfect grammar when we present.

But it doesn't feel right. It's like dressing up in our mum's clothes as a kid! In this podcast, we explain why it happens, why it doesn't work and what we can do about it!

1) How Overformality shows up (1:28)

(2:18) Complex Vocabulary

(3:27) Tech jargon

(4:39) Passive vs active voice

2) Why we can't help ourselves (6:38)

(6:40) Written word vs spoken word

(8:15) Corporate tone of voice

(9:55) Imposter Syndrome

(10:46) Being 'professional'

3) How our audience react (11:28)

(11:35) Thinking InsideOut

(13:14) Using too many calories

(14:10) What your audience is really thinking

4) Tips and solutions (16:10)

(16:17) Keep it simple

(17:17) Verbalise it

(17:44) Get an outside opinion

(18:18) Clarity over complexity

5) Summary (19:25)

Resources

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Check out our blogs:

• Four steps to tackle Imposter syndrome
• What your audience is really thinking

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