Effective Communication in the S.T.E.M. workplace. Jeremy is a leadership coach who specializes in helping engineers and other S.T.E.M. professionals become great managers and leaders. Being a great leader requires exceptional communication skills, especially in environments where there are a lot of Neuro-Diverse people. We explore communicating well with people who think, communicate and see the world very differently than most. The world needs this diversity in order to make progress. Leaders who can communicate well across this diversity will set themselves apart from the rest!
https://www.NeuroConversantLeadership.com
36: Nic Redman on using your authentic voice - Mind Body and Breath
Summary
Nic Redman, a spoken voice and recording coach, discusses the importance of voice training and communication in corporate environments. She emphasizes the need to focus on the impact and emotional connection in communication rather than just the technical aspects. Redman highlights the significance of vocal warm-ups to prepare the voice and release tension. She suggests quick and easy exercises that can be done anywhere. Redman also emphasizes the holistic nature of voice, involving the body, mind, and breath. She explains how pitch and variety play a role in effective communication, and encourages authentic expression to make the listener feel something. The principal themes of the conversation are the connection between voice and childhood habits, the importance of releasing tension and exploring vocal expression, and the value of authenticity in communication. The speaker emphasizes that childhood experiences and upbringing can shape one's voice and professional path. They also discuss the need to release tension and explore dormant aspects of the voice to achieve vocal variety and movement. The speaker provides exercises for tongue and jaw release. They advocate for valuing one's own voice and using it authentically in corporate environments.
Find out more about Nic at
https://nicolaredman.com/on-the-mic-book/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-redman-voice-podcast-recording-coach
https://www.instagram.com/nicredvoice/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:26 The Importance of Emotional Impact in Communication
06:22 Silent Warm-up Exercises for Public Settings
08:11 The Connection Between Voice Warm-ups and Tension Release
09:16 Relaxing into Communication and Overcoming Nervousness
11:03 The Relationship Between Tension and Pitch
12:27 The Importance of Variety in Communication
16:10 Expressiveness and Releasing Emotion in Communication
19:09 Exercises for Releasing Tongue and Jaw Tension
24:14 Finding Nic Redman and Her Work
26:07 Favorite Travel Destinations
27:25 A Fantastic Communicator: Mari Black
28:45 Valuing Your Presence in Communication
29:59 Please give me a review!