The 7 P.E.R.F.E.C.T.

Pauses for Captivating Communication

Is the secret to captivating an audience hiding in the pauses you’ve been skipping?

In today’s spotlight on impactful communication, we’re exploring one of the most underrated tools in a speaker’s arsenal: the pause.

Far from empty silence, a well-placed pause can punctuate your message, stir deep emotions, invite reflection, and even keep your audience on the edge of their seats.

Through the 7 P.E.R.F.E.C.T. reasons to pause – Punctuation, Emotion, Reflection, Filler Killer, Expectation, Condition, and Tempo – you’ll discover how silence can amplify your voice and transform how people hear and feel your message.

Join us as we dive deeper into the art of the pause and learn how to speak not just to be heard, but to truly connect. Ready to communicate with impact?

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How to Pause P.E.R.F.E.C.T.ly

Tips to Practice Pace

Tip #1

Punctuation – Mark pauses in your notes:

Use slashes (/) or symbols to indicate where to pause in your written speech or presentation.

Tip #2

Emotion – Use personal stories:

Practice telling a personal anecdote. Insert a pause before the climax or emotional punchline to let the moment resonate.

Choose a paragraph from a speech or story, identify parts to speed up or slow down, and rehearse delivering them with varied pace.

Tip #3

Reflection – Ask reflective questions:

In your speech, include open-ended questions and pause afterward, giving your audience time to think.

Tip #4

Filler Killer – Use the “pause before answer” technique:

In conversations, intentionally pause for a second before answering to build the habit of thinking before speaking.

Tip #5

Expectation – Build suspense in storytelling:

Practice telling a short story and add a pause before revealing critical twists or outcomes.

Tip #6

Condition – Deep breathing drills:

Inhale deeply during planned pauses while rehearsing to regulate your pace and reduce anxiety.

Tip #7

Tempo – Ask reflective questions:

Practice delivering a paragraph at varying tempos, using pauses to shift pace and emphasize key ideas.

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