Say It Skillfully® OUR VOICES – Legendary harpist Ann Hobson Pilot's ascent with grace, and no doubt

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 52, the 6th feature of OUR VOICES, legendary harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot shares her journey to defy color and gender barriers to join the Washington Nat’l Symphony—the 1st African American woman in any orchestra—and then the Boston Symphony Orchestra. At times unable to dine or reside where white members could, Ann demonstrated grace, conviction and tenacity. Hear how self-doubt had no role for her & her strength to not take things personally. She talks of staying at peak performance levels—playing to perfection over a 50-year career—and the changes needed to increase diversity in her field. A zen trailblazer, Ann combines calm confidence, humility & self-belief, inspiring us to know no boundaries and to commit to taking action so that all can be safe, seen and heard, and our true and best selves.