Introduction to Lesson 5: The Art of Silence

What to expect in this lesson


Did you know that one of the least used, but most effective, strategies when it comes to negotiations of any kind … is silence?

There is an art to silence and there can be extraordinary power in a humble pause.

"That moment of silence between your words can be just as powerful as the thoughts and words themselves."


A humble pause can be so powerful, yet we rarely think of it as a fantastic tool when looking to achieve vocal gravitas.

Often, we’re too busy talking and talking and talking!

So in this lesson we will look at why the art of silence, the "humble pause" is a wonderful skill to have in our armour.

You can say a lot by saying nothing.

Here we’ll discuss that in more detail.