How can you make a soft voice sound confident? This is a question I commonly receive from emerging leaders. Many people have a soft voice. And this can prevent you from sounding confident and assertive in business. This is a situation that I’ve faced in my life, particularly in my early 20s. Since then I’ve learned how to incorporate communication strategies so that I sound more confident and assertive. In this episode, I delve into the question of “How can you make a soft voice sound confident” and provide a structured answer with actionable strategies you can implement. I also share a personal story of how I’ve had to overcome a soft voice in my life. You will learn about:A situation I faced on the phone when I was job searching.What is the the upswing, why it’s so bad, and how to combat it.Why using the other person’s name in conversation is so important, and how to do it.The limiting belief that is created by having a naturally loud voice.Two communication strategies to soften a loud voice.Listen to this episode on the podcast platform of your choice: Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, Google and more.Send Me Your QuestionsThis episode is a Q&A Episode of The Leadership Pod where I answer a question somebody from my community has sent in. If you would like to submit your own question for a future episode, please send an email to kara@executive-impressions.com. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:The Psychology of How First Impressions Are Formed: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/4255280Learning & Development Video Courses!Assertive Communication Skills MasterclassBusiness Etiquette 101: Social Skills for SuccessPowerful, Confident Body Language for WomenLeadership Presence 30 Day ChallengeGet Your Leadership Evaluation Toolkit!Download the Leadership Evaluation Toolkit, a 35-question self-assessment on leadership:   http://www.executive-impressions.com/leadershipevaluationtoolkitLove the show? Let me know!Are you a fan of The Leadership Pod? Head over to Apple Podcasts and tell me how this podcast has helped you by leaving a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you can be the first to know when I release a new episode.What are you waiting for? Head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a review and subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-leadership-pod/id1500219829Follow me on Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kararonin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_ronin/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kararoninTikTok: @kararoninFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/execimpressions/I hope you enjoyed this episode on “Q&A: How to Make a Soft Voice Sound Confident”.Thank you so much for listening to this episode of The Leadership Pod!