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Episode 1 - The Voice Leader Timely strategies for your best verbal communication

When we are discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it often feels like diversity is what gets the most attention in organizations. As an organization, naturally you’ll want to deal with the problem that is easily identified just by glancing around the office. Understandably, from the point of view of your talent, no one wants to be the “only” representative of their group in the room....

Let's Talk About Equity - Grow Voice When we are discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it often feels like diversity is what gets the most attention in organizations.   As an organization, naturally you’ll want to deal with the problem that is easily identified just by glancing around the office. Understandably, from the poi...

Last week on the blog, we discussed how to use more focused communication to equalize power imbalances in the workplace. Specifically, we illustrated how taking a little more time in the beginning can lead to better performance and outcomes in the end. If you missed it you can find it *here*. This week we will dive into how to be a better communicator with your management even if it means learning how to manage up....

Power Dynamics - Episode Two - Grow Voice Last week on the blog, we discussed how to use more focused communication to equalize power imbalances in the workplace.  Specifically, we illustrated how taking a little more time in the beginning can lead to better performance and outcomes in the end.  If you missed it you can find it *here*.  ...

Relationships, whether they be organizational, professional, or personal, require us to navigate power dynamics. More often than not, we are also operating with imbalances in those dynamics as we try to communicate– imbalances that we must acknowledge and understand as we interact with other humans. To that end, this is the first of two in a series about how to recognize when these dynamics are coming into play in the professional sphere (though these skills can certainly be applied in other parts of your life)....

Power Dynamics - Episode One - Grow Voice Discover practical tips for enhancing your leadership communication skills. Learn how clear expectations and effective engagement with your team can lead to better outcomes and stronger relationships.

Confession time. I do not like writing about public speaking anxiety. The subject is over-saturated drowning good advice in a sea of recycled aphorisms. Still, every few years I wade back in and here we are. It is, in my honest opinion, a failing of our societal culture that we ignore the function of the body so often and so completely....

Present while Presenting: Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety - Grow Voice Explore the root causes of public speaking anxiety and discover the key to speaking confidently without fear. Learn about the intricate connection between neurology, physiology, and effective communication. Discover practical tips and exercises to enhance your voicing function, allowing you to prese...

It is Friday, yes, 5 days past when I usually post the blog. And, I am far from the only person I know this week running hard, weaving through holiday cheer, and trying to reach those elusive end of year days off. This year, I'm noting an extra layer of stress flotsam chasing clients and colleagues. Namely, the necessary conversations they are dodging altogether....

Navigating Difficult Conversations - Grow Voice Explore practical tips to handle challenging conversations amidst year-end stress. Learn how to plan, manage emotions, and create a neutral space for effective communication. Discover valuable insights to navigate professional discussions with confidence. GROW Voice shares strategies to ease the bur...

Tis the season for festivals and holidays as we approach the new year. It is a time of complex interactions some of which are inherently risky. Predictably, stress levels soar at work, impacting communication grace in both professional and personal settings. Every year around this time, my husband's company has a huge deadline for client projects. So that every year, the stress level at work rachets up right as our social schedule becomes tighter....

Risky Business - Grow Voice Explore effective communication strategies during the holiday season and high-stress periods. Learn the art of transparent speech and authenticity to navigate complex interactions. Discover tips for managing stress in both professional and personal conversations. GROW Voice guides you through buildi...

How confident are you?

Confident? - Grow Voice "Explore the nuanced world of confidence beyond mere performance. Uncover the keys to authentic confidence in your entrepreneurial journey. From understanding your audience to embracing truths about yourself, discover how genuine confidence enhances your presence and impact."

I was chatting with a friend this morning about a pair of speakers she heard recently. Both had less than common, potentially hard to pronounce names. One of these women, acknowledged the difficulty and broke it down for the audience leaving everyone clear and empowered on how to address her. The other woman, rushed through requiring my friend to later look her up to get her name right....

Naming Rights - Grow Voice I was chatting with a friend this morning about a pair of speakers she heard recently. Both had less than common, potentially hard to pronounce names. One of these women, acknowledged the difficulty and broke it down for the audience leaving everyone clear and empowered on how to address her. The ot...

In the Buddhist teaching, Upajjhatthana Sutta, there are five remembrances for contemplation. The one I reflect on the most, by far, was best paraphrased by the late Thich Nhat Hanh: My Actions are my only true belongings. They are the ground upon which I stand. Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022) It is a good thing to keep front of mind for a quality existence....

What Are You Doing? - Grow Voice In the Buddhist teaching, Upajjhatthana Sutta, there are five remembrances for contemplation. The one I reflect on the most, by far, was best paraphrased by the late Thich Nhat Hanh: My Actions are my only true belongings. They are the ground upon which I stand. Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022) It is a g...

Power, personal power specifically, is often defined as the ability to influence people and events. I don't disagree but the definition lacks a core. Power is not a veneer, it is not a lever or a conduit. What it is, is pure voltage because electricity is the core language of your body. This is where the languages we speak fail us a bit but bear with me....

Let's talk Power - Grow Voice Power, personal power specifically, is often defined as the ability to influence people and events. I don’t disagree but the definition lacks a core. Power is not a veneer, it is not a lever or a conduit. What it is, is pure voltage because electricity is the core language of your body. This is wh...