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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 43 MIN

Ep. 013 | Unlocking Your Voice w/ Hilary Blair

from The Spark Konnect · host Kassy LaBorie

In this engaging conversation, Kassy LaBorie and Hilary Blair explore the transformative power of theatre in communication and training. Hilary shares her unique approach to “degunking” individuals, helping them shed the layers that inhibit their authentic voices. They discuss the importance of friction in conversations, distinguishing it from conflict, and how to facilitate productive discussions in teams. Hilary’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbarticulate/ Website: https://www.articulate.com/ Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Hilary Blair03:53 Degunking and Finding Your Voice07:37 The Transformative Power of Theater09:31 Articulate: The Intersection of Art and Communication11:35 Understanding Executive Presence and Friction17:04 Friction vs. Conflict: A New Perspective23:05 Reframing Soft Skills26:03 Navigating the Messy Middle of Communication30:52 Understanding Walls vs. Boundaries35:42 The Importance of Technique in LearningTakeaways:Friction in conversations can lead to innovation and growth, while conflict often results in a dead end.Establishing boundaries is crucial for effective communication and maintaining a safe space.Theatre techniques can enhance business training by fostering creativity and engagement.Effective communication is a blend of tools, skills, and individual techniques.Friction can create opportunities for deeper understanding and collaboration.communication, theatre, executive presence, friction, conflict resolution, training, coaching, personal development, public speaking, storytelling

In this engaging conversation, Kassy LaBorie and Hilary Blair explore the transformative power of theatre in communication and training. Hilary shares her unique approach to “degunking” individuals, helping them shed the layers that inhibit their authentic voices. They discuss the importance of friction in conversations, distinguishing it from conflict, and how to facilitate productive discussions in teams. Hilary’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbarticulate/ Website: https://www.articulate.com/ Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Hilary Blair03:53 Degunking and Finding Your Voice07:37 The Transformative Power of Theater09:31 Articulate: The Intersection of Art and Communication11:35 Understanding Executive Presence and Friction17:04 Friction vs. Conflict: A New Perspective23:05 Reframing Soft Skills26:03 Navigating the Messy Middle of Communication30:52 Understanding Walls vs. Boundaries35:42 The Importance of Technique in LearningTakeaways:Friction in conversations can lead to innovation and growth, while conflict often results in a dead end.Establishing boundaries is crucial for effective communication and maintaining a safe space.Theatre techniques can enhance business training by fostering creativity and engagement.Effective communication is a blend of tools, skills, and individual techniques.Friction can create opportunities for deeper understanding and collaboration.communication, theatre, executive presence, friction, conflict resolution, training, coaching, personal development, public speaking, storytelling

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