ashdevYour ability to speak will decide how far you go in life more than your degree, your skills, or even your intelligence. Studies show that people who communicate confidently earn 20% more money, get promoted faster, and build stronger relationships. Yet, most people your age stumble over their words like amateurs. Today, I’ll show you exactly how to speak like the 1%, the way top CEOs and leaders do, so you can get rich in opportunities, wealth, and influence. Stick around because this blog could change everything.
Strategy 1: Remove the Clog in the Pipe:
Number one, remove the blockages. Imagine this. You have amazing ideas in your head, but when you try to speak, it’s like there’s a clog in your throat. That’s what I call communication blockages.
Think of your voice as water flowing through a pipe. The cleaner the pipe, the clearer your message flows. Most people have three major blockages. Fear of judgment, anxiety about looking stupid, and deep insecurity about not being good enough. These create mental static that makes your voice shake and your thoughts scramble.
So, how can we fix this? Figure out where your blockages started. Was it that time you got laughed at in class? When someone shut you down in a meeting? Find the source, face it, and you’ll start dissolving those blocks. Remember, confidence isn’t about never feeling nervous. It’s about having fewer blockages than everyone else around you.
Strategy 2: Speak to Lead, Not to Please:
Number two, mindset shift. Speak to lead, not to please. Here’s where most people mess up. They speak to be liked instead of speaking to lead. 1% think differently. They walk into rooms knowing they belong there. CEOs don’t say, “I think maybe we should try this.” They say, “Here’s what we’re going to do.” They don’t say, “I feel like this might work.” They say, “This strategy will deliver results.”
Stop using weak words that kill your power. Replace I think with the solution. Replace maybe could with we will. Replace I’m not sure, with nothing. Just state your point. When you remove yourself from the statement and just present the truth as you see it, people start listening differently.
Strategy 3: The High-Influence Iceberg:
Number three, master emotional control. Here’s a rule that separates winners from losers. High emotion equals low influence. The moment you let feelings control your words, you lose respect. Think about the most powerful people you know. They don’t explode when things go wrong. They don’t get defensive when challenged.
They stay cool, think logically, and respond with facts. I use a simple trick. Imagine you’re a blade of grass in the wind. When someone attacks you or gets emotional, don’t fight back like a rigid stick that snaps. Bend with the pressure. Let it pass through you, then bounce back to your original position. This doesn’t mean you don’t care. It means you’re smart enough to respond instead of react.
Strategy 4: Intent Creates Tension:
Number four, intent creates tension. Your energy affects everything. When you walk into a conversation desperate for approval, people feel it. When you’re trying too hard to impress, it’s obvious the 1% have a different intention. They genuinely want to connect and understand. They’re curious about the other person, not performing for them.
Before any important conversation, ask yourself, Am I here to connect or to get something? Connection feels natural. Desperation feels needy. Go in with curiosity, not performance anxiety, and watch how differently people respond to you.
Strategy 5: Upgrade Your Toolkit:
Number five, upgrade your vocabulary and knowledge. Your vocabulary is your toolkit. The more tools you have, the better you can build your message. Top leaders read constantly, not because they have to, but because knowledge gives them power in conversations.
Here’s what I do. Read for 30 minutes daily and highlight two to three new words. Not crazy complex words, just slightly better ones than you normally use. Instead of good, say effective. Instead of bad, say counterproductive. Instead of big, say significant. Small upgrades in your word choice make you sound more thoughtful and educated. People notice even if they can’t explain why you seem more credible.
Strategy 6: Speak with Weight, Not Volume:
Number six, speak with weight, not volume. Leaders don’t talk more; they talk with impact. Every word matters because they know their time is valuable. Before entering any meeting or conversation, ask yourself, “What’s my target here? Why am I in this room?” If you don’t have a clear purpose, you shouldn’t be speaking.
When you do speak, make it count. Say what needs to be said, then stop. No filler words, no rambling, no repeating yourself three different ways. Quality over quantity, always.
Strategy 7: The CEO Habit:
Number seven, the CEO habit. Ask power questions. Great leaders aren’t walking encyclopedias. They’re professional problem solvers who know how to ask the right questions at the right time. Instead of small talk that goes nowhere, ask questions that matter. What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? What would success look like in this situation? What information do we need to make the best decision?
Power questions show you’re thinking strategically, not just filling silence. They position you as someone who solves problems, not someone who creates them.
Strategy 8: The Silent Language of Presence:
Number eight, improve your appearance and presence. Look, I’m not saying looks are everything, but they affect how you feel about yourself, and that changes how you speak. Here’s what I mean. Get clothes that actually fit your body. Not too tight, not baggy like you’re hiding in them. A simple, well-fitted polo shirt looks better than an expensive hoodie. That’s the wrong size. Get a haircut that makes you feel sharp. Take care of your skin, get proper sleep, and eat food that gives you energy instead of making you sluggish.
When you look in the mirror and actually like what you see, something shifts in your voice. You stand taller, speak clearly, and project confidence naturally. Your body language speaks before you do. Stand tall like you own the room. Pull your shoulders back and keep your hands relaxed instead of fidgeting with your phone or keys. Make eye contact when you speak. Not staring people down, but showing you’re present and engaged. Small changes, massive impact on how people perceive your words.
Strategy 9: Landing the Plane:
Number nine, stop oversharing. Confident people say what they need to say, then stop talking. Insecure people keep explaining, justifying, and repeating themselves because they don’t trust their message. I call this landing the plane. Make your point and land it. Don’t keep circling the airport, repeating the same thing in different ways.
Overexplaining makes people doubt you. When you say something with conviction and then stop, people respect that certainty.
Strategy 10: Practice Relentlessly:
Number 10, practice relentlessly. Here’s the secret weapon. Start recording yourself talking for 5 to 10 minutes every day. Pretend you’re explaining something to a friend. Keep it private if you want, but do it consistently. Within 30 days, you’ll hear the difference in your voice. Your tone will be smoother, your pace more controlled, your confidence much stronger. The 1% didn’t become great speakers by accident. They practiced until excellence became automatic.
Your voice is your vehicle to everything you want in life. Better opportunities, higher income, stronger relationships, and more respect. It all starts with how you communicate.
The 10 Books Billionaires Read:
Now, speaking of getting successful in life, I recently spent months diving deep into every money book that’s ever been written. And here’s what shocked me. 90% of them were complete garbage that would actually keep you poor. But I found 10 books that are absolute gold mines. Books that billionaires read but never talk about publicly. One of these books literally changed how Warren Buffett thinks about money. Yet, hardly anyone knows it exists. These aren’t your typical save money and invest in index funds books. These are the real secrets the wealthy use to multiply their money while everyone else stays broke.
- The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham.
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.
- Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel.
- Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio.
- Business Adventures by John Brooks.
- The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.
- Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew S. Grove.
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
- Sam Walton: Made in America by Sam Walton.
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
Conclusion::
Learning to speak like a CEO isn’t about fancy words or fake confidence, it’s about clarity, intent, and presence. The way you communicate shapes how people see you and what opportunities come your way. When you speak with calm authority, emotional control, and purpose, you separate yourself from the crowd. Remember, every word you say is building your reputation, so speak like the leader you’re becoming.
FAQs:
1. Why is speaking like a CEO important?
Because strong communication builds trust, authority, and influence faster than any credential.
2. How can I sound more confident when speaking?
Remove filler words, slow down your pace, and speak with purpose instead of seeking approval.
3. What’s the quickest way to improve my speaking skills?
Record yourself daily, review how you sound, and adjust tone, clarity, and delivery.
4. Why do CEOs use simple language?
Because clarity is power—complex words confuse people, clear ones inspire action.
5. How can I stop overexplaining myself?
Make your point once, pause, and let silence do the rest—confidence comes from trust in your message.
6. Do looks and body language really affect communication?
Absolutely. Your posture, eye contact, and appearance project confidence before you even speak.
