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One Wrong Sentence Just Cost You a Client
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- Speak In Flow
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- May 21, 2026
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- 1952
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Summary
What truly kills trust in a high-stakes conversation? Is it fumbling your words, talking too much, or freezing when you don't have the answer? In this episode of the Speak In Flow podcast, host Melinda Lee sits down with Becca Gordon, entrepreneur, advisor, and founder of Becca Gordon Consulting, with over 25 years of experience, to diagnose the hidden communication problems that sabotage leaders when the pressure is on. From having the wrong people in the room to failing to listen because you're too busy planning your next brilliant point, Becca exposes the subtle yet devastating ways leaders erode trust without even realizing it. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The #1 Trust Eroder “Part of being a leader is selecting who's in the conversation.” Strategically choosing who speaks, when, and why is important. Showing respect among your team matters more than being right. Three Somatic Tactics to Stop Talking Too Much “Take physical notes so I'm not just thinking of what I'm going to say next.” A self-described Type A Virgo who loves to be heard, Becca shares her three grounding strategies. What to Do When You Don't Know the Answer Making up an answer breaks trust instantly. Instead, learn how to pause, redirect, ask clarifying questions, or buy time with integrity. Why People Buy the Second-Best Product "People will choose the second-best product if it's provided by people they trust." Discover how communication standards across your entire company drive customer loyalty, retention, and ultimately, acquisition. ____________________________________ If you're someone whose mind races and needs to voice ideas as they come, you've likely found yourself talking too much, interrupting, or coming off as rude, even unintentionally. Learn how to make a good impression, maintain…