Laura Clydesdale March 21, 2016 "Good Girl" The Surprising Power of "Powerless Speech." Can Women Use Speech Disclaimers to GAIN Respect? Laura Clydesdale March 21, 2016 "Good Girl" What if our natural inclination to not sound pompous, aggressive or abrasive could be turned into a superpower? There is a nuanced catch - you have to have credibility before using a speech disclaimer.