143. Lessons from Debaters: Practical Insights for Workplace Persuasion

In this episode, Madam Azimah explores the value of debating skills—even for second-language speakers—and shares six practical tips to help you speak confidently and think critically, from thorough research to mastering respectful disagreement. Drawing on examples from top debaters, Azimah covers key techniques like "steelmanning" and handling rapid-fire arguments, so you can build clarity and confidence in any discussion. Do you want to learn to speak English with confidence? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters.com​ and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!