185: Resonate -- How to Use Vocal Intelligence and Body Language as a Leader with Dr. Louise Mahler [ep103 rebroadcast]

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Ep185 Louise Mahler Resonate How to Use Vocal Intelligence and Body Language as a leader rerun ep103 TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay

It's not just what we say as leaders: it's how we say it, vocally and physically. Especially now that so much of our communication has shifted to remote communication during the time of the Coronavirus outbreak. So we're republishing a great episode to help you succeed.

It’s not just what we say as leaders: it’s how we say it, vocally and physically. Especially now that so much of our communication has shifted to remote communication during the time of the Coronavirus outbreak. So we’re republishing a great episode to help you succeed. An expert in body language, voice, and emotion, Dr. Louise Mahler explains that the ‘missing ingredient’ in corporate leadership is something called vocal intelligence and that how we use our voice has a far greater impact on our success as leaders than we know. In this fascinating episode of The TalentGrow Show, Louise shares unique insights on vocal psychology, body-language, and non-verbal communication that any leader should study and practice. Learn how to inspire trust with your voice and identify inner blockages that manifest in your voice and posture that may hinder your ability to lead. There are seven key blockages according to Louise, who walks us through a few of them here. Plus, learn why vocal intelligence is especially critical for leaders in our evolving digital age! Listen and don’t forget to share with others.

ABOUT DR. LOUISE MAHLER

Dr Louise Mahler is a communication specialist and proven performer in motivating individuals to take positive action. She has worked with politicians, business leaders, managers and groups, providing education and opportunities for personal, team and organizational improvement via lessons on leadership, presentation, inclusion and sales.

Louise is a highly sought after keynote speaker, corporate coach and executive mentor internationally. She is often called upon to appear as an expert commentator on radio and television, and regularly writes for prominent Australian publications. Through her innovative work, she developed a unique program that teaches the skills to perform in hostile environments so that you can ‘be heard', both loud and clear.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Louise talks about the inspirational work, training and coaching she does, and her unique focus around psychology, skills and structures

  • A recurring problematic pattern that Louise encounters in new leaders

  • Louise shares stories from two of her clients, both successful executives who struggled with leadership and communication

  • Unconscious physical gestures and tells that express psychological and emotional traits or tendencies

  • Louise weighs in on the different challenges that men and women face in leadership

  • Halelly and Louise discuss the changing landscape of leadership in today’s digital age, and the idea of “vocal intelligence”

  • “Vocal fry”: what causes it and what it says about the speaker

  • Keeping the air flowing when you speak is an important part of maintaining trust

  • Louise digs into the first of the Seven Blockages that she talks about it in her book, Resonate

  • The long history of the vocal techniques that Louise teaches

  • Louise’s take on the state of her own homeland, Australia, in regard to awareness and acceptance of the communication principles she talks about

  • Halelly shares a short story that illustrates a typical dismissive perspective on non-verbal communication

  • How you can adapt your voice to the situations that you’re in

  • What’s new and exciting on Louise’s horizon?

  • One specific action you can take today to upgrade your leadership communication skills

RESOURCES:

Transcript can be found on the original publication shownotes page for episode 103.

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