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.

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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