Do you know what your words are actually saying about you?
In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, sales strategist and communications coach, Liz Wendling, exposes the real reason most professionals struggle to influence, persuade, and connect: weak language.
Liz doesn’t teach scripts. She teaches alignment. Because when your language is congruent with your energy, you stop selling and start leading!
You’ll learn:
→ Why “I’m just checking in…” is a credibility killer
→ How to replace filler phrases with assertive authenticity
→ The mindset shift that transforms selling into serving
→ What it means to trust your inner GPS
→ Why congruence is the ultimate leadership superpower
This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever doubted your message, softened your voice, or felt like you had to sound like someone else just to get the job done.
🎧 Tune in and start leading with clarity, confidence, and congruence.
📍Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro to Liz Wendling and The Sales Clinic
02:15 – Sales Isn’t Sleazy—You’re Just Doing It Wrong
05:00 – Why “It’s Not What You Sell—It’s How You Sell”
08:20 – The Landmine Phrases Killing Your Credibility
13:45 – Eliminating Weak Language for Stronger Leadership
19:20 – The Power of Congruent Communication
22:40 – Aligning Language with Energy
26:00 – Advice to Your 30-Year-Old Self
29:00 – Trusting Your Inner Knowing
About Our Guest:
Liz Wendling is the founder of The Sales Clinic and author of The Heart of Authentic Selling. She teaches sales communication with guts, heart, and integrity—no scripts, no sleaze, no fluff. Learn more: https://www.lizwendling.com
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