Unlocking Your Voice: The Power of Communication in Personal and Professional Growth

In this episode, Fredrik interviews Helen von Dadelszen, a vocal coach and speaker, about the significance of voice in communication. Helen shares her journey from New Zealand to Europe and discusses how societal conditioning can cage individuals' voices, preventing them from expressing their ideas confidently. Key takeaways include the importance of managing nerves and vocal production to enhance communication effectiveness. Helen introduces the "PREP" framework for structuring responses in conversations, emphasising the need to make a clear point, provide reasons, give examples, and conclude effectively. The episode also highlights the value of asking questions to foster trust and connection, as well as the importance of pauses in communication. Helen's book, "Courageous Action," is recommended for those looking to overcome stage fright and improve their communication skills. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Importance of Voice in Communication : The way we communicate, including our physical voice and the ideas we express, is crucial for connecting with others. Effective communication involves both the content of our message and how it is delivered. Overcoming Communication Barriers : Many individuals struggle to express themselves due to social conditioning and fear of judgment. It's essential to recognise these barriers and work on building confidence to share ideas and knowledge. BEST MOMENTS “The voice or the way that we communicate with the world is our connection with people." "If we allowed and we were able to better communicate with each other, we would avoid a lot of issues that we have." https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-von-dadelszen/ Book  Courageous Action: Your Playbook for Communicating Confidently, One Small Step at a Time, https://amzn.to/3SdFJe4  https://courageousaction.ch/ ABOUT THE PODCAST Invest in You is a global podcast where entrepreneur and investor Fredrik Sandvall shares practical ideas and conversations with founders, investors, and operators. Episodes focus on investing, entrepreneurship, and building long-term control and freedom. Occasionally joined by his sons Ivan and Charlie, the show offers both experience-based insight and a next-generation perspective. Listeners in 155+ countries tune in to think clearer, act smarter, and build with intent. Community & Contact Podcast community: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4jxF94k⁠⁠  Fredrik Sandvall LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/⁠⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FredrikSandvall