1, increase your information density. 2, use timeless structures when you communicate PEEL: point explain evidence link SCQA: situation, complication, question, answer Pyramid principle 3, think in frameworks Pyramid : 5 things 4, write to think clearly Write note:condensed title; body: rephrase;structure; find framework. 5, convey emotions using body language SOFTEN: Smile, open posture, forward leaning, tone, eye contact, nod.❤
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 *Increasing Information Density* - Using concise words and phrases to convey specific points. - Example: Replacing vague words like "interesting" with more specific ones. 02:18 🏛️ *Using Timeless Structures* - Learning and applying structured frameworks for communication. - Examples: Peel (Point, Explain, Evidence, Link), SCQA (Situation, Complication, Question, Answer), Pyramid Principle. 03:41 🧩 *Thinking in Frameworks* - Condensing complex ideas into simple, structured frameworks. - Example: Using Maslow's Hierarchy to categorize human desires. 05:46 📝 *Write to Think Clearly* - Practicing articulation through concise note-taking and summarization. - Focusing on clear titles, rewriting in your own words, and using structures. 08:07 🤝 *Building Emotional Connection* - Recognizing the importance of emotional connection in communication. - Using body language (soften, smile, open posture, etc.) to convey emotions along with ideas. Made with HARPA AI
Ironically, this video itself was quite unstructured beginning in step 2 where she just mentioning all of those acronyms without explaining why we need any of that and how to use it properly 😅
Key takeaways. 1. Precise Language for Information Density: Using specific terms like "attorney-client privilege" to succinctly convey complex ideas. 2. Structured Communication Methods: Employing frameworks such as the PEEL (Point, Explain, Evidence, Link), SCQA (Situation, Complication, Question, Answer), and the Minto Pyramid Principle (starting with the main idea, followed by supporting arguments and data) for organized and clear communication. 3. Framework Thinking: Simplifying and structuring complex concepts, exemplified by Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 4. Writing for Thought Clarity: Using tools like Obsidian for structured note-taking and summarization to refine thinking. 5. Non-Verbal Cues: Leveraging body language, posture, and eye contact to complement and enhance verbal communication.
That unstructured thinking you demonstrated at the beginning of the "think in frameworks" section is brainstorming, and categorizing the patterns in what you come up with is often easier than trying to come up with the framework without doing this first. It's also good for checking the completeness of your framework, because unstructured thought will often generate examples that don't fit into your framework if your framework is not very good. There are other ways: Looking up or remembering other people's ideas (like Maslow's Hierarchy of needs) as well as the criticisms of them is also a good way. Also, sometimes you can find a logical structure based on the definition of what you're looking for or something that allows you come up with a framework you know is complete (though maybe not the most useful). However, brainstorming is a good place to start if you can't find these, and a good way to test out your frameworks after you do. That's just my few cents as a mathematics major who you may have just realized is not very articulate, though fear of the irony caused me to try slightly harder than usual this time.
Vicky! This was perfect! The action items to get started and also how to practice when writing, I feel empowered and excited every time I listen to you. Thank you!
Great video! I clicked on it because I want to hear what you say about "interesting" which I often use to convey that semi-positive feeling and when I want to give a neutral response without revealing my exact thoughts.
I liked your video even before watching it. Always looking forward to watching your new released TH-cam videos and acquiring new insights and mindset from you. Thank you so much Vicky. You make my day.
Thank you for saying, "I used to jump to Step 3!" It helped me connect and relate very well, as I used to jump to Step 5 (Final step), previously, oppositie to ctory telling or communicating to your point to ensure we can bring the listener to the same context first.
What holds you back from being articulate? If you enjoyed this check out: > Always have something to say with 1 question th-cam.com/video/1bDbglyU7p0/w-d-xo.html >> Want to Think & Speak with Frameworks? Check out the Confident Communicator Cohort: www.speakwithframeworks.com/
I've been looking for this kind of contents for a very long time. Thanks for sharing us those insightful tips. This helps me a lot in becoming effective and productive in my learning and working journey. Huge support & love to watch more videos from you! Btw, would love to hear your English learning tips if possible
Glad it was helpful and thank you so much for your support! Actually have been thinking about frameworks for language learning haha maybe I’ll do a video on this!
Your videos are very helpful! Thank you for making them so information dense! One thing I want to mention -- these frameworks are helpful in getting you to think in structured way, but they're only a start. It's always good to try on a few frameworks to extract more creative ideas out of ourselves. E.g. Maslow's pyramid is one way to answer the question of what are humans looking for in life. If we stick to one framework, we can quickly devolve into unoriginal thinking and rehashing of the same ideas -- while Maslow's hierarchy of needs has been well established and used over the years, it shouldn't restrict anyone from introspecting and questioning it.. but a good way to structure the big areas of human needs.
Top 3 learnings on speaking from this video - 1) Increase information density - Use precise & concise keywords/phrases -> KISS - Keep it Simple & Straightforward; avoid beating around the bush. 2) Use Communication structures - Such as Rule of 3, Top-Down approach, SCQA, PEEL, etc. You can start with a simple one and practice it. 3) Convey emotions - At the end of the day, we all are humans doing human interactions where emotions and body language play a crucial role. Refrain from being mechanical in your approach. Thank You, Vicky, for the quality content, as always.
Agreed with how interesting can fall flat when using it as a descriptor, I think it also depends who you're talking to and your rapport with them. If I know the person and they describe something as interesting, it usually leads into open ended conversation and also gets me to think why they find it interesting. I like it more as a neutral response, like alot of others are saying. Something really has to peak my attention for something to really get me to describe it as entertaining or captivating. Funny enough, I work in a law school and find most people in law - outside of law-related topics and spaces - are not that articulate and don't have much information density outside of their respective field. Lol. Which makes sense since they spend so much time just on legislation and regulations. Condensed speech and knowledge is appreciated though.
Are you speeding up the video playback in your editor? Is it 10% faster or more? I’ve considered doing this in some of my voiceovers but haven’t committed to it yet. Thanks, insightful video.
Really good video. Interesting is a filler word. I avoid it I consciously. It's best to take a moment and pause, reflect and construct words that concisely convey the logic/ feeling while raising a question either to self or the other party. People freak about about 4 second silence too much, it those few seconds can raise the potency of the conversation if used with intention. I adopted this framework to force myself to listen intently and respond with clear intention. So often in life (especially where I am based) people network and converse for no particular reason and speak with little depth (often rehashing points taken from WSJ or Bloomberg) - I was fed up with my disinterest, and, to my surprise, by adopting this habit, every conversation becomes sharper and more stimulating for both parties.
Vicky awesome video as usual! I want to draw your attention to something really VIP in engineering and could potentially be applicable everywhere, simply put "Context matters! It turns efficiency to complexity and vagueness! ". The example you showed with the lawyer communicating in an information-dense way, sets the stage really well to the importance of the audience/contex. Here the lawyer is communicating with a peer being a judge or GP, he/she understands these terms, and by using them, she is becoming concise and efficient and immediately taps into the audience's "information super highway". When we communicate with people from a different background, information-dense jargon does not make their life any easier! in fact it could completely turn off people. As a principal data scientist, when I communicate with executives and decision-makers, I avoid using use AI and data science jargon. I would definitely use frameworks and structured communication however relying on simplifications and storytelling that captures the essence of what I want to communicate and avoids the complexity of field-specific jargon!
Everything is on point. Thanks for the info. I just got a bit distracted by too much arm/hand gestures. I noticed that with Ted Talk speakers they don’t move as much and the movements are like slow motion (not abrupt). I wonder if Ted Talk speakers practice that to take distractions out. Most people naturally move their arms/hands fast when talking or explaining. Anyway, nice content!
I feel like this is good advice for college students, but not for the everyday person. The biggest pitfal in most of these points is: problem = you're too vague or unstructured in your communication, solution = be less vague and more structured. This applies if you have time to think about what you want to say next (mostly writing) or you have knowledge of structures on a given subject that you can scale off of. Though these tips are good to keep in mind, they are not especially practical for conversational communication.
This is one of my problem in day to day conversation- I need the time to communicate effectively because I tend to branch over many information. Maybe I let the listener; speaker trample over the conversation quickly, but yeah I tend to see it clearly and I am probably not addrressing it well.
Look this comes from a certain place It depends on the experience derived from ability to practice which alltogether sums up in confidence Lack of confidence, hence lack courage to apply new forms of articulation, conversation tactics People are not robots There are some reasons behind why is that, for some vague speech is the mean of defense For some, repetitive construction may be because they have never been heard, or their opinion was always nothing For some it’s scary to apply new description and articulation, to be understood not correctly by the only one close person they have Or have to play it safe, for the same reasons of being in a weak position. And what when you have your mind so densely loaded with life troubles you are going through, that you just can’t relax and memorize anything. I like to say *interesting* all the time, but it’s really interesting to me. I think enriching the vocabulary is important to essential. Learning the description of the world. There are lots of terms and descriptions, words that are made specifically to describe certain things, instead of using vague or primitive terms. But it’s not easy and demands practice. Real-world Conversational practice included which is kinda rare in today’s digital world. Speaking of professional jargon, which is you have to be in this domain environment, there you have legitimation to use it and you having practice. What I mean in the end, communicating clearly is not trivial thing. Listen to your feelings. information density.
English is my second language, and I'm Asian too, dream to be this fluent and eloquent in at least 3-5 foreign languages. Plus, I'll attend one of the best law schools in China next year, so exciting!
?Really great information here, but was this video sped up? I keep hearing a doubling effect, and it seems very fast, i would appreciate a slower version, then i could speed it up on my own with playback settings if i need to .
i use interesting when i dont want to be so direct. like it's a very awkward or unseeming situation, or maybe a situation i disagree with but don't want to create disharmony, i'll just say "hm that's interesting" LOL
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1, increase your information density.
2, use timeless structures when you communicate
PEEL: point explain evidence link
SCQA: situation, complication, question, answer
Pyramid principle
3, think in frameworks
Pyramid : 5 things
4, write to think clearly
Write note:condensed title; body: rephrase;structure; find framework.
5, convey emotions using body language
SOFTEN:
Smile, open posture, forward leaning, tone, eye contact, nod.❤
This video was inter... FUCKING GREAT.
😂 high density comment
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🧠 *Increasing Information Density*
- Using concise words and phrases to convey specific points.
- Example: Replacing vague words like "interesting" with more specific ones.
02:18 🏛️ *Using Timeless Structures*
- Learning and applying structured frameworks for communication.
- Examples: Peel (Point, Explain, Evidence, Link), SCQA (Situation, Complication, Question, Answer), Pyramid Principle.
03:41 🧩 *Thinking in Frameworks*
- Condensing complex ideas into simple, structured frameworks.
- Example: Using Maslow's Hierarchy to categorize human desires.
05:46 📝 *Write to Think Clearly*
- Practicing articulation through concise note-taking and summarization.
- Focusing on clear titles, rewriting in your own words, and using structures.
08:07 🤝 *Building Emotional Connection*
- Recognizing the importance of emotional connection in communication.
- Using body language (soften, smile, open posture, etc.) to convey emotions along with ideas.
Made with HARPA AI
Easily one of my favorite new linguistic videos ever now. Thanks for making this!
Ironically, this video itself was quite unstructured beginning in step 2 where she just mentioning all of those acronyms without explaining why we need any of that and how to use it properly 😅
Finally some practical tips. Thank you so much Vicky! I'm so done with communicating gurus giving cliché advices.
This is such helpful information Vicky. Communication certainly is a long game.
That was a huge amount of value in a brief package. Thank you!
This video is an absolute masterpiece on articulation ❤ thank you for sharing 🎉
Key takeaways.
1. Precise Language for Information Density: Using specific terms like "attorney-client privilege" to succinctly convey complex ideas.
2. Structured Communication Methods: Employing frameworks such as the PEEL (Point, Explain, Evidence, Link), SCQA (Situation, Complication, Question, Answer), and the Minto Pyramid Principle (starting with the main idea, followed by supporting arguments and data) for organized and clear communication.
3. Framework Thinking: Simplifying and structuring complex concepts, exemplified by Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
4. Writing for Thought Clarity: Using tools like Obsidian for structured note-taking and summarization to refine thinking.
5. Non-Verbal Cues: Leveraging body language, posture, and eye contact to complement and enhance verbal communication.
You are the example of clarity, conciseness, and structure. Thank you for the perfect summary.
Thanks!
That unstructured thinking you demonstrated at the beginning of the "think in frameworks" section is brainstorming, and categorizing the patterns in what you come up with is often easier than trying to come up with the framework without doing this first. It's also good for checking the completeness of your framework, because unstructured thought will often generate examples that don't fit into your framework if your framework is not very good.
There are other ways: Looking up or remembering other people's ideas (like Maslow's Hierarchy of needs) as well as the criticisms of them is also a good way. Also, sometimes you can find a logical structure based on the definition of what you're looking for or something that allows you come up with a framework you know is complete (though maybe not the most useful). However, brainstorming is a good place to start if you can't find these, and a good way to test out your frameworks after you do.
That's just my few cents as a mathematics major who you may have just realized is not very articulate, though fear of the irony caused me to try slightly harder than usual this time.
You put out the best content, thank you Vicky!
I find this content speaks to me. On my way to capture this to my second brain. Thanks for sharing ❤
Vicky! This was perfect! The action items to get started and also how to practice when writing, I feel empowered and excited every time I listen to you. Thank you!
This comment is fuel for me 💪 thank YOU!! So glad to see you in the comments and let me know how you go!!
this was so informative! and concise - thank you!
Wow! Incredibly concise effective visually stimulating content. Fanatic job! I am applying your techniques as we speak.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience
This was a great video. I subscribed! My mind has been subconsciously trying to do all these things but it’s always been a jumbled mess. Thank you!
Great video! I clicked on it because I want to hear what you say about "interesting" which I often use to convey that semi-positive feeling and when I want to give a neutral response without revealing my exact thoughts.
Awesome frameworks, thanks for sharing
Vicky, your videos always make my mind blow. Saving to go back many many many times. Thanks for share ❤
You're LOVELY. Thank you for your channel!
I liked your video even before watching it. Always looking forward to watching your new released TH-cam videos and acquiring new insights and mindset from you. Thank you so much Vicky. You make my day.
I really appreciate you saying that! Good to see you here :) Which step do you like best?
The information density in 8 minutes of this video is really blowing my mind. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!!
Hi Vicky, thank you for sharing your personal experience. I will definitely apply what I learned from you.
And thank YOU for the support! Keep me posted on how you go :)
This is actually great. I mean... This is precise, informative, and provides information I'm unfamiliar with.
Thanks. Always a pleasure to watch.
Always a pleasure to see you here 🫰🙏
really informative vid, glad that i found this vid. thanks a lot
This video is a game changer!
Truly brilliant. Thank you.
This helped me a lot. Thanks!
Thank you for saying, "I used to jump to Step 3!" It helped me connect and relate very well, as I used to jump to Step 5 (Final step), previously, oppositie to ctory telling or communicating to your point to ensure we can bring the listener to the same context first.
I like how you explained Maslow's Heirachy
Awesome explanation of specific things about speaking and writing.
Glad you liked it!! Thank you for watching :)
Great vid. I have a lot to learn from you
This is awesome, thank you
This was enlightening! Thank you : )
Thank YOU for watching!
Helpful. Thx!
Thank you Vicky!
Omg this is my struggle too!!! Thank you!!
What holds you back from being articulate?
If you enjoyed this check out: > Always have something to say with 1 question th-cam.com/video/1bDbglyU7p0/w-d-xo.html
>> Want to Think & Speak with Frameworks? Check out the Confident Communicator Cohort: www.speakwithframeworks.com/
Girl you are amazing!
Thank you for sharing this. I struggle articulating myself and this is very useful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and let me know how it goes!
I've been looking for this kind of contents for a very long time. Thanks for sharing us those insightful tips. This helps me a lot in becoming effective and productive in my learning and working journey. Huge support & love to watch more videos from you! Btw, would love to hear your English learning tips if possible
Glad it was helpful and thank you so much for your support! Actually have been thinking about frameworks for language learning haha maybe I’ll do a video on this!
great video! informative and adequately paced. would you consider expanding on the last framework you mentioned, SOFTEN? particularly, "tone". 😎
Thanks for this 🎉
This video title is one the best things I've ever seen in a good time, good old memories
Your videos are very helpful! Thank you for making them so information dense!
One thing I want to mention -- these frameworks are helpful in getting you to think in structured way, but they're only a start. It's always good to try on a few frameworks to extract more creative ideas out of ourselves. E.g. Maslow's pyramid is one way to answer the question of what are humans looking for in life. If we stick to one framework, we can quickly devolve into unoriginal thinking and rehashing of the same ideas -- while Maslow's hierarchy of needs has been well established and used over the years, it shouldn't restrict anyone from introspecting and questioning it.. but a good way to structure the big areas of human needs.
Most videos I have to speed up. This video I had to slow down go back take note lol love it great work thank you
Hey Vicky, I like your videos, I found this interesting! :)
I always use interesting when talking to people. It's a positive affirmation, without going into specifics.
Your video is a great example of information density and value
The frameworks that you share should be mastered by any professional
Thanks 👏
Great stuff
Top 3 learnings on speaking from this video -
1) Increase information density - Use precise & concise keywords/phrases -> KISS - Keep it Simple & Straightforward; avoid beating around the bush.
2) Use Communication structures - Such as Rule of 3, Top-Down approach, SCQA, PEEL, etc. You can start with a simple one and practice it.
3) Convey emotions - At the end of the day, we all are humans doing human interactions where emotions and body language play a crucial role. Refrain from being mechanical in your approach.
Thank You, Vicky, for the quality content, as always.
You go gurl!!!
So enriching
Super interesting video
What an interesting observation.
This video really helped with my speaking.
🤩 glad this helped! And share what worked for you so the fam in the comment section can benefit too!!
Agreed with how interesting can fall flat when using it as a descriptor, I think it also depends who you're talking to and your rapport with them. If I know the person and they describe something as interesting, it usually leads into open ended conversation and also gets me to think why they find it interesting. I like it more as a neutral response, like alot of others are saying. Something really has to peak my attention for something to really get me to describe it as entertaining or captivating. Funny enough, I work in a law school and find most people in law - outside of law-related topics and spaces - are not that articulate and don't have much information density outside of their respective field. Lol. Which makes sense since they spend so much time just on legislation and regulations. Condensed speech and knowledge is appreciated though.
Thank you
This has been great. Trim the fat or fluff and straight to the point.
Very good info
Just found you. Already subscribed. 👍👍 Great content.
Are you speeding up the video playback in your editor? Is it 10% faster or more? I’ve considered doing this in some of my voiceovers but haven’t committed to it yet. Thanks, insightful video.
Your beginning is me right now. I can't tell a story straight from beginning to end :(. Thanks for a really helpful video!
THank you !!!!
It's only so often the TH-cam algorithm throws me a gem. This is 'timeless'.
Really good video. Interesting is a filler word. I avoid it I consciously. It's best to take a moment and pause, reflect and construct words that concisely convey the logic/ feeling while raising a question either to self or the other party. People freak about about 4 second silence too much, it those few seconds can raise the potency of the conversation if used with intention.
I adopted this framework to force myself to listen intently and respond with clear intention. So often in life (especially where I am based) people network and converse for no particular reason and speak with little depth (often rehashing points taken from WSJ or Bloomberg) - I was fed up with my disinterest, and, to my surprise, by adopting this habit, every conversation becomes sharper and more stimulating for both parties.
Interesting is my favorite word
As a learn as I go freelancer consultant this is info is gold!
Vikki, you're awesome 🎉
Thank you for watching!
I would love to hear more about how to be more articulate in a romantic setting, with a lover, dating & etc 😊
Vicky awesome video as usual! I want to draw your attention to something really VIP in engineering and could potentially be applicable everywhere, simply put "Context matters! It turns efficiency to complexity and vagueness! ". The example you showed with the lawyer communicating in an information-dense way, sets the stage really well to the importance of the audience/contex. Here the lawyer is communicating with a peer being a judge or GP, he/she understands these terms, and by using them, she is becoming concise and efficient and immediately taps into the audience's "information super highway". When we communicate with people from a different background, information-dense jargon does not make their life any easier! in fact it could completely turn off people. As a principal data scientist, when I communicate with executives and decision-makers, I avoid using use AI and data science jargon. I would definitely use frameworks and structured communication however relying on simplifications and storytelling that captures the essence of what I want to communicate and avoids the complexity of field-specific jargon!
Love this point! Absolutely agree - context matters and we can share context with jargon to help others learn and use info sense terms!
this video was very interesting
Interesting video.
Great video, thanks! Heads up that the URL for "How to Think Fast Before You Speak: Framework Thinking" is broken in the description.
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed. You're my new favorite person!
Everything is on point. Thanks for the info. I just got a bit distracted by too much arm/hand gestures. I noticed that with Ted Talk speakers they don’t move as much and the movements are like slow motion (not abrupt). I wonder if Ted Talk speakers practice that to take distractions out. Most people naturally move their arms/hands fast when talking or explaining. Anyway, nice content!
太棒啦！看了很多很多遍！
嘻嘻 谢谢☺️
Interesting.
Interesting !
Interesting.......
Interesting is not a semi positive feeling. It means that it awoke your curiosity.
I feel like this is good advice for college students, but not for the everyday person. The biggest pitfal in most of these points is: problem = you're too vague or unstructured in your communication, solution = be less vague and more structured.
This applies if you have time to think about what you want to say next (mostly writing) or you have knowledge of structures on a given subject that you can scale off of. Though these tips are good to keep in mind, they are not especially practical for conversational communication.
whats effective for conversation communication? do you know?
Thanks Vicky! How do you know when to use PEEL vs SCQA? Seems like one starts with the answer and the other ends with it.
This is one of my problem in day to day conversation- I need the time to communicate effectively because I tend to branch over many information. Maybe I let the listener; speaker trample over the conversation quickly, but yeah I tend to see it clearly and I am probably not addrressing it well.
Interesting...
This is interesting
This video is interesting
Thx
How do you increase your information density?
Look this comes from a certain place
It depends on the experience derived from ability to practice which alltogether sums up in confidence
Lack of confidence, hence lack courage to apply new forms of articulation, conversation tactics
People are not robots
There are some reasons behind why is that, for some vague speech is the mean of defense
For some, repetitive construction may be because they have never been heard, or their opinion was always nothing
For some it’s scary to apply new description and articulation, to be understood not correctly by the only one close person they have
Or have to play it safe, for the same reasons of being in a weak position.
And what when you have your mind so densely loaded with life troubles you are going through, that you just can’t relax and memorize anything.
I like to say *interesting* all the time, but it’s really interesting to me.
I think enriching the vocabulary is important to essential. Learning the description of the world. There are lots of terms and descriptions, words that are made specifically to describe certain things, instead of using vague or primitive terms.
But it’s not easy and demands practice. Real-world Conversational practice included which is kinda rare in today’s digital world.
Speaking of professional jargon, which is you have to be in this domain environment, there you have legitimation to use it and you having practice.
What I mean in the end, communicating clearly is not trivial thing.
Listen to your feelings.
information density.
This video was very pleading the fifthing
English is my second language, and I'm Asian too, dream to be this fluent and eloquent in at least 3-5 foreign languages. Plus, I'll attend one of the best law schools in China next year, so exciting!
Thats interesting
Interesting
?Really great information here, but was this video sped up? I keep hearing a doubling effect, and it seems very fast, i would appreciate a slower version, then i could speed it up on my own with playback settings if i need to
.
thats interesting.
i use interesting when i dont want to be so direct. like it's a very awkward or unseeming situation, or maybe a situation i disagree with but don't want to create disharmony, i'll just say "hm that's interesting" LOL