How Dr. Leslie warms up to Serve to Sell with confidence

Episode Title: How Dr. Leslie Warms Up to “Serve to Sell” With Confidence (Live Q&A with John Meese)Episode Summary:In this live Substack Q&A, Dr. Leslie Baylis Davis joins John Meese (author of Serve to Sell) to talk about the part of sales calls most people ignore: how you show up before you speak. They cover simple vocal warmups, mindset + identity alignment, and nervous system regulation so you can show up with a clear voice, calm confidence, and grounded authority—whether you’re leading a serve call / sales call, teaching a workshop, or answering questions live.What You’ll LearnHow to warm up for a serve call / sales call without feeling fake or “performative”Why connection matters more than pressure: sell less, serve moreThe “Be Kind, Be Curious, Believe” mindset reset for pre-call confidenceHow identity work (Persona Statement / identity statements) helps you speak with clarity + authorityQuick vocal warmups for speaking: lip trills, tongue/throat stretch, and “creaky door”The voice-body connection: how sound supports vagus nerve regulation and nervous system calmHow to prevent burnout with energy management, Spoon Theory, and capacity planningA simple 10-minute pre-call routine you can use before any conversation that mattersQuick “10-Minute Pre-Call Reset” (Practical Takeaway)Try this before your next call:Get quiet + breathe (reset your nervous system)Body scan (notice tension, stress, throat tightness)Vocal warmup (lip trills + creaky door)Read your identity / Persona Statement (anchor how you want to show up)Enter the call with intention: kind + curious + believingResources MentionedAuthentic Voice Blueprint (10-minute reset + guided audio + training):MindShiftLL.com/AVBlueprint This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindshiftauthenticvoice.substack.com