Not fully formed thoughts and ideas can get messy and you should be working at a place that allows you to explore. But if you feel as if you’re rambling and your message isn’t landing (which should be obvious if you’re conscious of the facial gestures and body language of the people in front of you) — back up and start again.
“This idea is new to me, let me re-phrase this” is a solid option. Or “I like this idea, but I need time to find the words.” Depending on your audience and your relationship with them, you can even use some self-deprecating humor — “If I’m confused saying this you must be lost trying to understand it. Are you up for helping me hash it out?”
That being said, our words matter, and if there’s an option that makes the same point but doesn’t potentially give someone the option to question our confidence, take it. You may find by reducing the phrases that weaken your stance, both your confidence and career stock begin to rise.
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