217 Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice with author Dr Laura Sicola.

Send us Fan MailListen to the episode and take the next step—download the first two chapters of Speaking to Influence here: https://laurasicola.com/sti-chapters-1-2-freeSummary Keywords#Leadership #Communication #Influence #EmotionalIntelligence #OperationalExcellence #TeamAlignment #Trust #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #EnterpriseExcellenceEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola shares how leaders can strengthen their ability to influence through voice, vocal delivery, and body language. She unpacks the hidden gap between what we think we communicate and what others actually hear. This conversation provides practical tools to help leaders build trust, align teams, and communicate with greater impact.Episode Links:Youtube: https://youtu.be/ffUmf5oTOHgThree Quotes1.     “The gap between what you think you said and what they think they heard is where results are won or lost.”2.     “It’s not about which is more important—words, voice, or body language—it’s about the alignment between them.” 3.     “Authenticity is not a synonym for comfort zone—you need to learn to flex.” ContactsBrad Jeavons: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradjeavons/ Phone: 0402 448 445 Email: [email protected]. Laura Sicola: Website: https://laurasicola.com Book + resources available via website and major platforms (Amazon, Audible, Kindle)What's next?1.     Record a 1-minute video of yourself communicating a key message and review your words, vocal delivery, and body language.2.     Identify one area (words, vocal, or body language) to improve and focus on that first.3.     Practice flexing your communication style to better connect with different audiences across your organisation.4.     Listen to the episode and take the next step—download the first two chapters of Speaking to Influence here: https://laurasicola.com/sti-chapters-1-2-freeTo learn more about what we do, visit https://eexg.com.au/Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.