1. I write a full script or lean on a teleprompter before I record.
2. I say "I think" or "I guess" when I actually know the answer.
3. My voice tilts up at the end of sentences, like I'm asking permission.
4. I soften my strongest opinions so nobody can disagree with me.
5. I re-record until a take is "polished" — even when the first one was more alive.
6. I fuss over lighting, gear or background before I'll hit record.
7. I'd rather come across as likeable than say the one true thing.
8. I freeze or start over the moment I lose my place.
9. I talk to "everyone" instead of one specific person.
10. I avoid making a clear ask because it feels pushy.