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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 45 MIN

Why You Hate the Sound of Your Voice (And Why You Should Listen Anyway) | John Di Domenico

from Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney · host Anne Bonney

What do Donald Trump, Christopher Walken, Morgan Freeman, speech therapy, and persuasion have in common? Apparently… everything.This week, Anne sits down with Emmy-nominated emcee, comedian, speaker, impressionist, and all-around character John Di Domenico (https://beacons.ai/thejohnnydshow) for a conversation that starts with celebrity impressions and unexpectedly turns into a fascinating deep dive into the power of the human voice. John shares how overcoming a severe childhood speech impediment led him to develop an incredible understanding of voice, cadence, pacing, and influence, and why most of us are leaving a huge amount of our vocal potential untapped.Whether you're a speaker, salesperson, leader, podcaster, or just a human who talks to other humans, this episode will change the way you think about the sound of your own voice.In This Episode, we Talk About: How speech therapy turned John into a master impressionist  The surprising connection between voice, trust, and influence Why hearing your recorded voice makes you cringe...and why you should absolutely do it anyway  Simple ways to improve your presence, communication, and impact  How Morgan Freeman intentionally developed that legendary voice  Hi Alex Baldwin impression https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1cqbz6Want more from John?John Di Domenico Social Media Card: https://beacons.ai/thejohnnydshowWebsite: thejohnnydshow.comInstagram: @thejohnnydshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndidomenico/FB: www.facebook.com/johndidomenicocomedy/Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thejohnnydshow1TikTok: thejohnnydshowCameo: https://www.cameo.com/thejohnnydshowEmmy Nominated, Award-Winning, Actor, Writer, Comedian & Impressionist. John started performing voices at five years old & went on to overcome a severe speech impediment. He voices many celebrities and is now best known for his Live, TV, Film and Vocal appearances across all platforms. As a speaker, John Di Domenico captivates audiences with a unique and engaging blend of entertainment and insightful commentary.  John hosts and emcees corporate meetings in the US and internationally for Fortune 500 companies. He has 6.1 million TikTok followers, 25 million YouTube views and 50k Facebook Followers.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

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What do Donald Trump, Christopher Walken, Morgan Freeman, speech therapy, and persuasion have in common? Apparently… everything. This week, Anne sits down with Emmy-nominated emcee, comedian, speaker, impressionist, and all-around character John Di Domenico (https://beacons.ai/thejohnnydshow) for a conversation that starts with celebrity impressions and unexpectedly turns into a fascinating deep dive into the power of the human voice. John shares how overcoming a severe childhood speech...

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