Why do successful women in corporate feel the need to apologize?
For women with big ideas, speaking confidently is the most important tool. When your voice does not sound confident– in fact if it sounds “apologetic“ through “up” tone, choice of words or body language, you may not be fully appreciated for your leadership ability. You may not even realize you have these habits—it might be something so subtle, in the body language or tone of voice, that you don't even notice it's happening. The impact of this type of self-awareness is powerful.
So why do women sound apologetic? As women, we're often encouraged to be more humble and self-effacing. We apologize for taking up too much space—both physically and verbally—and we tend to get nervous about "making waves" or stepping on toes.
Any woman looking to take her career to the next level needs the tools to lead with impact and confidence - and the most effective tool - is your VOICE, your MESSAGING, and the CONFIDENCE YOU PROJECT.
If you're looking to make a bold move in your career, gaining the confidence and skills to lead with impact is a key first step. Powerful speaking is key to being a strong leader, and it's something we can all improve upon.
Developing executive speaking skills for women will help you succeed in the corporate and professional world. When you can communicate effectively, you will be able to build better relationships, persuade others, and advance your career. Here are some tips for improving your speaking skills:
1. Know your audience.
Before you say anything, think about who you are speaking to and what their needs are. This will help you tailor your message and make sure that you are addressing their concerns.
2. Be clear and concise. Don't try to pack too much information into one sentence.
Be clear about what you want to say, and make your points in a way that is easy for your listener to understand.
3. Practice.
The more you speak, the better you will become at it. So make sure to practice regularly, whether it's in front of a mirror, with friends, or in front of a group.
4. Listen.
In order to be a good speaker, you need to be a good listener. Pay attention to what others are saying and you will be able to better respond to their questions and comments.
5. Be confident.
If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. So stand tall, make eye contact, and speak with confidence. Not feeling confident at the moment? Studies have shown that giving the impression of confidence instills more confidence in us. The phrase “fake it ‘till you make it” can help you gain confidence on the spot.
Our solution
Through THE SPEECHSCIENCE COURSE - LEADERSHIP SPEAKING SKILLS FOR WOMEN, you'll gain concrete skills that will help you speak like a leader and still be true to yourself.Now is the time to finally stop apologizing, and start leading with impact.
You will learn and practice:
1 How to create and deliver an impactful message to any audience
2 How to use your voice and tone to motivate and inspire confidence
3 How to get rid of negative speech habits such as “ um” and “up” tone
4 How to develop new effective speaking habits - to “ be heard” through the glass ceiling
5 Confident body language and eye contact
6 And much more —
SPEECHSCIENCE TRAINING OPTIONS:
1 We can create an exhilarating workshop or keynote - for your conference or retreat
2 We can customize training for your team
3 We can create fantastic 1 on 1 training for excellent results
Ready to develop powerful leadership speaking skills?
