🦚 Why Energy Can Make or Break Your Leadership Presence 🦚


October 2024

Hello Reader!

Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling like your message didn’t land, even though you said everything right?

You’re not alone.

Picture this: you walk into an important meeting, ready to share ideas that could move the needle in your career. You’ve done your homework, and the messaging is solid, but as you start talking, you notice the energy in the room drop. People check their phones or seem distracted.

It’s not what you’re saying, but how you’re saying it.

You feel like your voice lacks the spark that could hold their attention.

This is a challenge many emerging leaders face. They have the knowledge and expertise, but when it comes to communication, something is missing. The issue? Their voice doesn’t have the energy needed to capture attention and drive impact.

A common misconception is that this lack of energy is just part of your personality. “I’m not naturally dynamic,” or “I’m more reserved, so this just isn’t my style,” are thoughts I hear from clients all the time.

But this mindset limits your leadership potential. People often try to compensate by focusing solely on content, hoping the message will carry itself, while overlooking how much energy their voice brings—or doesn’t bring—to the table.

Here’s the good news: energy in your voice is not a fixed trait.

It’s something you can develop with intention and practice.

In fact, as an introvert myself, I’ve learned firsthand how adding energy to my voice has helped me command attention in crucial moments.

What if you could bring vitality to your speech every time you opened your mouth, regardless of how you felt that day? You’d not only engage your audience, but leave them hanging on every word.

The answer lies in simple techniques you can start using today. In this month’s video, I walk you through how to add energy to your voice. Once you put these methods into practice, you’ll notice a shift. Suddenly, your voice will reflect the leadership presence you’ve been striving for.

Ready to start? Here’s what you’ll learn in the video:

  1. Easy exercises to energize your voice before any important meeting or presentation
  2. Visualization techniques that can revitalize your voice, even on tough days
  3. Why every syllable you speak should have purpose and how that keeps your audience engaged

Watch the full video here

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Don’t let your voice hold you back any longer. Give these tips a try and see how they transform your communication.

And if you find this video helpful, share it with someone who could benefit from boosting their own vocal presence.

I look forward to hearing your success stories!

Cheers,

Margaret Izard Oskoui

Cofounder and CEO, Peacock Voices

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