Today’s discussion uncovers a fascinating tool that can literally change the way we do business, our voice! Join TJ Hock as he interviews Tracy Goodwin, voice expert and owner of Captivate the Room as she shares her experience in the field of studying, researching, and understanding the psychology of the voice. Why we use our voice the way we do, how our voice is being processed in the subconscious of the listener, and voice-work at a deeper level are just of the few areas covered within this interview. No matter what the subject matter is or how large the audience may be, TJ and Tracy will help prepare you for your next business meeting, presentation, or one-on-one conversation with a co-worker.
Tracy can be found at www.captivatetheroom.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyagoodwin/
Instagram: Captivate the Room
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/captivatetheroom/
Twitter: tracyagoodwin
Podcast: Captivate the Room
Over the last 30 years Tracy has coached thousands of celebrities, business professionals, entrepreneurs and even supreme court justices on how to find their voice and captivate the room so they inspire others and make a bigger impact with their message. Tracy’s unique approach, the Psychology of the Voice gets to the core of limiting certain voice habits and changes them for a better outcome. People all over the world seek her out for her expertise to free the barriers that keep them from getting to the next level in their business and personal lives.
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0:00 - Start
3:42 - The psychology of the voice.
5:41 - The dialect comes from the subconscious
10:31 - How does voice study translate into leadership?
18:01 - How does a direct approach benefit conversation?
23:50 - Team member may not have input, and that’s okay
26:13 - Tips for improving your voice
28:32 - Why do we assume what the other person is feeling instead of asking?
31:00 - Rapid Fire questions
34:04 - Does this apply to written communication?
Key Takeaways:
Our voice is our greatest, most underutilized asset
Somebody who feels attacked in conversation won’t engage
Reframing conversations so people feel seen and heard
How foreshadowing acts as if the outcome is yours
Defining “direct conversations” and tonal neutrality
It is not about your words but what the listener hears
How to use direct conversations to seek resolutions and improve productivity
Your voice will not work if you are not present in the conversation
Book Reference:
Worthy Human: Because You Are the Problem and the Solution by Tracy Litt
