[048] Q&A: How to Make a Soft Voice Sound Confident

01/17/21 • 21 min

How can you make a soft voice sound confident? This is a question I commonly receive from emerging leaders. Many people have a soft voice. And this can prevent you from sounding confident and assertive in business.

This is a situation that I’ve faced in my life, particularly in my early 20s. Since then I’ve learned how to incorporate communication strategies so that I sound more confident and assertive.

In this episode, I delve into the question of “How can you make a soft voice sound confident” and provide a structured answer with actionable strategies you can implement. I also share a personal story of how I’ve had to overcome a soft voice in my life.

You will learn about:

A situation I faced on the phone when I was job searching.
What is the the upswing, why it’s so bad, and how to combat it.
Why using the other person’s name in conversation is so important, and how to do it.
The limiting belief that is created by having a naturally loud voice.
Two communication strategies to soften a loud voice.

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The Psychology of How First Impressions Are Formed: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/4255280

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This is a situation that I’ve faced in my life, particularly in my early 20s. Since then I’ve learned how to incorporate communication strategies so that I sound more confident and assertive.

You will learn about:

A situation I faced on the phone when I was job searching.
What is the the upswing, why it’s so bad, and how to combat it.
Why using the other person’s name in conversation is so important, and how to do it.
The limiting belief that is created by having a naturally loud voice.
Two communication strategies to soften a loud voice.

Listen to this episode on the podcast platform of your choice: Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, Google and more.

Send Me Your Questions

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The Psychology of How First Impressions Are Formed: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/4255280

Learning & Development Video Courses!

Get Your Leadership Evaluation Toolkit!

Download the Leadership Evaluation Toolkit, a 35-question self-assessment on leadership: http://www.executive-impressions.com/leadershipevaluationtoolkit

Love the show? Let me know!

What are you waiting for? Head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a review and subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-leadership-pod/id1500219829

Follow me on Social Media

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[047] Build a Strong Leadership Brand in 2021. New Strategies!

How do you define your leadership brand? How do you build a strong personal brand as a leader? These are crucial questions all aspiring leaders should ask themselves in 2021.

The events of 2020 have made employment and business a lot more competitive. In times of great competition, everyone is vying for the best job or the higher paying client. If you want to succeed, you have to stand out. You have to be distinct from your competition in order to get noticed for promotions or client opportunities.

This is where building your leadership brand becomes extremely important and why it’s something all emerging leaders should be looking at in 2021.

In this podcast episode of The Leadership Pod, I share with you how to define your leadership brand (including a quick activity you can do), and how to communicate your leadership brand to the world.

Including:

How to define your leadership brand (personal brand for leaders).
How to use LinkedIn to communicate your leadership brand.
How to network and communicate your leadership brand.
How to refine your external present to communicate the right leadership brand.

This is a must-listen episode for all emerging leaders. It is packed full of many insights, tips and actionable strategies to help you make 2021 your year.

Let’s get this started!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

How to Start Building a Strong Leadership Brand in 2020: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/003-how-to-start-building-a-strong-leadership-brand-in-2020/id1500219829?i=1000466475891
How to Increase Your Visibility on LinkedIn in 10-Minutes a Day: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/5618338
How to Increase Your Visibility on LinkedIn in 20-Minutes a Day: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/5727547
How to Craft a Great About Section for Your LinkedIn Profile: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/008-q-how-to-craft-expert-about-section-on-your-linkedin/id1500219829?i=1000470628245

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[049] How to Talk to Anyone in Business

How to talk to anyone in business is the topic of this week’s podcast episode. Many young professionals, emerging leaders and introverts hold back from talking to new people in business. They don’t know how to start a conversation with somebody new. They don’t know what to say or what questions to ask.

In business, it’s really important to develop relationships with people. If you can’t start conversations with new people then you won’t be able to develop relationships.

In order to develop new relationships in business, you need to know how to start conversations with people and start talking to anyone in business.

In this podcast episode, I share with you five simple strategies to help you start talking with anyone in business, and with confidence!

You will learn:

How to start conversations at networking events, business functions, job interviews or when you’re sitting next to people on a plane.
How to set your intention and the right intention.
The importance of introducing yourself.
How to start with a non-threatening question.
Nonverbal cues to indicate interest and continue the conversation.
How to rephrase and clarify what the other person has said.

The tips I share with you in this episode have helped me connect with new people at networking events, some of whom have become clients.

Listen to this episode on the podcast platform of your choice: Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, Google and more.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Send Me Your Questions

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success Video Course

Learning & Development Video Courses!

Get Your Leadership Evaluation Toolkit!

Download the Leadership Evaluation Toolkit, a 35-question self-assessment on leadership: http://www.executive-impressions.com/leadershipevaluationtoolkit

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Head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a review and subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-leadership-pod/id1500219829

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