Communication has two active states: speaking and listening.
But speaking isn’t just about the words coming out of your mouth. It’s how you present yourself to your audience, whether that’s one person or thousands.
Your voice shows up everywhere. In presentations. Emails. Meetings. Social media posts. Media interviews. Even in how you write a memo.
Each one is an opportunity to be heard.
Finding Your Voice
Here’s what most people miss: voice isn’t just what you say.
It’s how you say it. The tone you use. The strength of your message. The format you choose. Whether you’re consistent or all over the place.
A lot of my facilitation work focuses on helping leaders find their voice. And yes, it’s something you have to find. It doesn’t just appear one day.
The process sounds simple. Who are you talking to? What do they already believe? How do they like to receive information? What do you want them to know? What action do you want them to take? How will you know if it worked?
Simple questions. Complex answers.
That’s where the real work happens.
Why This Matters
Over the years, I’ve worked with people and organizations to help them discover their voice.
Sometimes that means bringing in other experts. A presentation coach. A talented writer. A designer. A speech coach. Each person adds their magic to make sure the message lands.
One of my former bosses once told me, “Thank you for being my voice.” He believed that because I helped him find his voice, he succeeded as an executive. His message got stronger. His impact grew.
That’s the power of knowing what you want to say and how to say it.
The question is: have you found yours yet?
