Bridging the Authority Gap: How to Make Your Voice Truly Heard in Any Room | Jay Poulton | The Making of Me

Have you ever felt like your ideas are strong—but somehow your voice doesn’t land the way you intend it to?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, communication and leadership coach Jay Poulton, founder of The Accent Coach, unpacks the concept of the “authority gap”—the invisible space between what you’re capable of and how others actually perceive your presence, clarity, and influence.With over 20 years of experience coaching professionals and senior leaders at global companies like Apple, Amazon, and FedEx, Jay shares why communication is far more than just words—it’s about tone, rhythm, presence, and delivery.He breaks down why even highly skilled professionals struggle to be heard, and how small shifts in communication style can dramatically change how your message lands.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:What the authority gap is and why it affects even top professionalsWhy strong ideas often fail to land in meetings and presentationsHow tone, rhythm, and pacing shape perceived authorityCommon communication mistakes that reduce clarity and impactPractical techniques to speak with more confidence and presenceHow both native and non-native speakers can strengthen communicationWhy being heard is just as important as what you sayIf you’ve ever felt overlooked in meetings or frustrated that your message doesn’t carry the impact it deserves, this conversation will give you practical tools to change that.🔗 Learn more about Jay Poulton’s work:https://www.theaccentcoach.com/🔗 Follow Jay on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jaytheaccentcoach/📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations on personal growth and communication💬 Comment below — Do you think how you sound affects how people value your ideas?#JayPoulton #TheAccentCoach #AuthorityGap #MakingOfMePodcast #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeaking #ExecutivePresence #Confidence #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #Influence #ProfessionalCommunication