How To Say Less and Mean More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

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Amy Porterfield

Entrepreneurship, Business, Marketing

4.9 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Struggling to Be Heard? Master This One Communication Skill to Instantly Gain More Respect & Influence If you’ve ever found yourself over-explaining, struggling to get your point across, or avoiding tough conversations, this episode is for you. Communication expert and trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher joins me to break down the essentials of effective communication—so you can be heard, respected, and understood in every conversation. Jefferson has skyrocketed to fame as one of the most sought-after voices in communication strategy, helping millions sharpen their skills. Whether you’re leading a team, handling difficult conversations, or just wanting to show up more confidently in everyday life, Jefferson’s insights will change the way you speak and listen. We dive into why saying less actually makes your words more powerful, how to navigate emotionally charged conversations, and the small communication shifts that lead to big results in your business and personal life. HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ The More You Say, The Less You Mean – Over-explaining weakens your message. Keeping your words clear and concise ensures your point lands with power and authority. 2️⃣ The Power of the Pause – Silence is a game-changer. Mastering the pause before responding instantly elevates your confidence and allows you to control the conversation. 3️⃣ Confidence Comes From Assertiveness – Confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you practice. Eliminating weak language, unnecessary apologies, and filler words makes you a stronger, more compelling communicator. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jefferson Fisher’s Book: The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More – Grab your copy here Follow Jefferson Fisher on Instagram: @jefferson_fisher MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @amyporterfield SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to The Amy Porterfield Show! See you next week!

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0:00.0	Hey there. Welcome to the Amy Porterfield Show.
0:11.3	People who are confident know they can choose not to say anything if they don't wish.
0:15.8	Confidence is quiet and securities are loud.
0:19.6	So the power of the pause is the quickest way to show confidence.
0:25.7	Communication is a funny thing. When it's going well, when the conversation is flowing,
0:32.0	when the other person gets you and you get them, and it's just going so well, you do not think about communication.
0:40.6	However, if that conversation goes sideways, if things are not going as you had hoped,
0:47.4	the other person gets defensive, you shut down, you say something you wish you didn't say,
0:51.9	I know you are thinking about communication. And it usually
0:56.4	goes something like this. Why did I say that? Or I wish I knew what to say when they said this.
1:02.1	I wanted a really good comeback and I didn't know what to say. Or how do I ensure next time that they
1:06.6	don't shut down? Lots of questions come up when a conversation goes sideways. And so if you have
1:13.7	ever had that feeling, you are not alone. I talked about this publicly already, but my husband
1:19.2	Hobie and I, we are working with a relationship coach. And the number one reason why we need
1:25.6	to start working with this coach earlier this year
1:28.2	is because our communication was breaking down. Every time I said something, he heard something
1:34.7	different. Every time he said something, I was defensive. And we literally could not have a really
1:41.6	healthy conversation, which blew our minds because we've been married a long time
1:45.6	and we've always had great communication. But things were changing in Hobie's life and I didn't
1:51.8	know how to deal with it. And he needed me in a certain way and he didn't know how to communicate
1:56.3	it. So we were in a very bad place. And we both agreed, let's work with the coach. And this coach
2:03.4	has been incredibly valuable for us. It's been over six months now. And it's the best thing we've
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