The Power of Authentic Voice in Leadership and Healing

In this episode of Happiness on Tap, Leann Herron is joined by Sue Rizzello, founder of UK agency Remedy Marketing, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, a late-stage cancer survivor and passionate advocate for women’s health, to explore the transformative impact of finding and using your authentic voice. Their conversation dives into leadership, resilience, health advocacy, and how vulnerability can become your strength—personally and professionally.Main topics include:• The true meaning and importance of authentic voice in leadership and life• How vulnerability, confidence, and age influence speaking out• Strategies to overcome fears of visibility and self-doubt• The critical role of self-advocacy in health and business• Trust, credibility, and storytelling in building influence• Personal journey through ovarian cancer and its impact on self-perception• Practical ways to develop confidence, prepare for public speaking, and use AI tools for practice• The significance of research, genuine connection, and integrity in storytelling🕛 Timestamps00:00 Unlocking the transformational power of authentic leadership02:28 Introduction to Sue Rizzello's journey and expertise04:38 What does authentic voice mean personally and professionally?05:38 The importance of standing out through authenticity in business07:55 Challenges women face in finding and using their voice12:23 Overcoming fear of visibility and sharing opinions15:38 Do your research, know your audience20:25 The role of storytelling in building credibility and trust26:08 Sue Rizzello's ovarian cancer journey and its impact32:54 Advice for women hesitant to speak up about their expertise41:37 The importance of self-advocacy in health and leadership45:26 Connecting with Sue Rizzello and final thoughtsEpisode Resources:About your host:Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit.Connect with Leann:Finding Resilience with LeannWebsite: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/Schedule a FREE Discovery call with me: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultationAbout Sue Rizzello:Sue Rizzello is the founder of UK agency Remedy Marketing,which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Remedy helps technology and services organizations market through the power of proof, first by using customer voices through case studies, and second by turning their experience, insights and opinions into thought leadership. Sue believes these two thingscan differentiate a business more powerfully than anything else – even in the growing age of AI marketing.Her 35-year career spans global PR agencies, corporatemarketing roles and the launch of major technology brands and initiatives including Bluetooth and the DVD, before creating the kind of agency she always wished she could find client-side: one that genuinely helps rather than adds burden, and that can think for itself.Sue is an advocate for women not just as entrepreneurs butin relation to their health. A late-stage ovarian cancer survivor, she is also a vocal campaigner and media spokesperson on ovarian cancer and has often been seen in Parliamentary cross-party action groups asking awkward questions of policymakers.  Connect with Sue:Website: https://www.remedymarketing.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerizzello/en🔎Related Hashtags:#resilience #healingjourney #authenticity #ovariancancerawareness #personalgrowth #authenticleadership #findingyourvoice #leadership