Episodes • Episode
Forgot What I Was Saying
Shadowing practice
- Listen once straight through to catch the overall rhythm and feeling.
- Play one sentence, pause, and repeat it aloud while matching sound, stress, and linking.
- Shadow in sync with the audio, copying the speaker’s pacing and intonation even if you stumble.
- Notice natural pauses and breaths; try to inhale and exhale where the speaker does.
- Record yourself and compare quickly to the original, adjusting volume and clarity.
- Loop any tricky line until it flows, then jot down phrases you want to reuse later.
Tip: Keep sessions short—five focused minutes beats one unfocused listen.
Practical, learner-friendly tips
Practice prompts
Pick text or audio for each prompt. Stay in one mode or mix them—whatever keeps you practicing out loud and on paper.
Storytelling
Tell me the full story of the last time you blanked mid-sentence in a conversation?
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Emotional Expression
How does your body react when you suddenly lose your words — tension, warmth, adrenaline?
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Motivation
What motivates you to keep speaking, even when the pause feels long?
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Guiding Others
What simple technique would you recommend for easing back in after losing your train of thought?
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Reflection
What does a pause teach you about your communication style today compared to a few years ago?
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Social Interaction
If during a meeting a coworker said, “Don’t worry, that happens to me too,” what would you say back?
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