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🦚 Women’s Voices & Leadership: Finding Power in Your Authentic Sound 🦚

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

March 2025

Hello Reader!

If you’ve ever felt like you had to change your voice to be taken seriously, you’re not alone.

Women’s voices are often judged more critically than their male counterparts.

Studies show they’re perceived as less charismatic, less likable, and less confident compared to men.

That’s frustrating, unfair, and frankly, exhausting.

But what if instead of fighting against your natural voice, you could use it to your advantage?

In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a closer look at the challenges women face when it comes to vocal perception—and how to harness the power of your own voice.

What You’ll Learn:

🦚Your Voice is Powerful

Women’s voices have natural strengths like melodic variation, which can enhance charisma and influence. Let’s stop comparing them to men’s voices and start amplifying what works.

🦚Resonance Over Pitch

You don’t need to lower your pitch to sound authoritative. Simple resonance adjustments can help you sound stronger and more confident—without changing who you are.

🦚The Upspeak Fix

Upspeak can be a great tool in some situations, but overusing it can undermine your authority. Learn a simple technique to eliminate it when you need to sound decisive.

Your voice is your choice. Let’s make sure it works for you, not against you.

Watch this video and start using your voice with confidence today!

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Next month, we’re diving into Telegraphing Emotions—how to ensure your voice conveys the right message, no matter how you’re feeling.

Your voice is a powerful tool for shaping perception, and we’ll share techniques to align your vocal delivery with your intent. Stay tuned!

For more vocal tips and leadership insights, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Cheers,

Margaret Izard Oskoui

Cofounder and CEO, Peacock Voices

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