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HOW TO IMPROVE
YOUR VERBAL FLUENCY
Have you ever had to give an impromptu speech, say a few words in public, answer a difficult interview question, or speak off the
cuff on a certain subject, but the words wouldn't flow?
all that came out was a tiny trickle?
Instead of a river of captivating words,
In this presentation, you will learn FIVE ways to increase your verbal fluency.
WHAT IS VERBAL FLUENCY?
“Verbal fluency” is the ability to find the right words at the right time or in the
right situation.
You need verbal fluency in situations like:
Job interviews Press conferences
Cross-examining a witness Appearing in court
Even flirting with a girl at a bar
and more...
So, how do you increase your verbal fluency?
This is what has worked for me.
Let me share with you the framework.
From a neurological standpoint, you are looking for ways to decrease your cognitive load and to increase your
working memory .
Anything that supports these two things should, in theory, enhance your verbal
fluency.
DEFINITIONS
Cognitive Load
The total amount of mental activity imposed on working memory in any one
instant.
Working Memory
The ability to remember and use relevant information while in the middle of an
activity...especially speaking.
Working memory is the key cognitive system behind verbal fluency.
So again, from a neurological standpoint, you are looking for ways to
decrease your cognitive load and to increase your working memory .
Anything that helps support these two goals should, in theory, enhance your
verbal fluency.
FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE VERBAL
FLUENCY
01Limit Distractions
Distractions increase cognitive load.
Eliminating distractions when you speak is key to maintaining your verbal fluency
02Control Your Emotions
Negative emotions and stress have been found to adversely affect verbal fluency due
to an increase in cognitive load.
Longer term, meditation and "heart rate variability training" teach you how to
control your emotions.
emWave2 Heart rate variability trainer http://amzn.to/2krwTDT (affiliate link)
In the short term, in any given situation, you need to eliminate or reduce any stressors you might have in that situation because
they have an adverse impact on cognitiveload.
03Rule Out & Treat Underlying Conditions
Medical or psychological conditions may adversely affect your verbal fluency,
such as ADD, ADHD, depression, low testosterone, etc.
If you think you might have below average verbal fluency, please consult a medical
professional to rule out and treat any conditions that might be affecting your
verbal fluency (among other things).
04Know Your Stuff
There's no getting around this.
You must know your stuff to be verbally fluent. You have to know what you're
talking about. Self-evident!
05"Beat Gestures"
Beat gestures = the use of small, rhythmic hand gestures that can increase verbal
fluency while you speak.
There's more!
For a list of brain training games, supplements, and more tips to increase your
verbal fluency:
www.artofverbalwar.com/verbal-fluency