Slow down: your brain works much faster than your mouth. For numbers, the brain can generate ideas and process concepts (rate of thought) at about 400 to 800 words per minute (WPM). But The mouth is limited by the physical constraints (rate of speech) of the tongue, jaw, and breath, capping conversational speech at roughly 120 to 150 WPM.
Intentionally speak a little slower than you normally would—if it feels slightly too slow to you, it is likely the perfect pace for your audience.
Corey James is a Master Trainer, award-winning public speaker, and Learning and Development Program Manager at the Lewis Group of Companies. He is passionate about cultivating an engaging experience for all that he serves while also aligning with current organizational objectives and innovating with new ideas for the future of the Lewis Group of Companies.