10 Words That Make You Sound Like An Idiot! (Don't Say These Phrases)

About this video

Centeno identifies common phrases and words that undermine credibility and professional presence, including overused intensifiers, filler words, and expressions that create defensiveness or convey unintended meanings. He explains the psychological impact of these language habits and recommends slowing down, self-recording, and deliberate practice to improve communication effectiveness.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that using overly complex vocabulary to appear smarter typically backfires, as research shows people rate those speakers as less intelligent
• Centeno contends that filler words like ’like,’ ‘uh,’ ‘basically,’ and intensifiers such as ’literally’ and ‘actually’ significantly reduce perceived intelligence and leadership credibility
• Centeno recommends having critical conversations privately rather than publicly, and advises avoiding defensive phrases like ’no offense,’ ‘with all due respect,’ and ‘actually’ when responding to others

Episode details: published May 23, 2019 · 93K views · 9:18 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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