The Lowdown on Uptalk: What it is, when it hurts, and how it can actually boost your conversational influence. From time to time, I hear someone say, “I can’t STAND it when women use uptalk!” (SIGH. 🙂 Newsflash: it’s not just women.) Let’s dive into this vocal affect that drives some people crazy. What is...Read More

No outgoing voicemail? Or one that hasn’t been updated in years? That is sending a message. And not a good one. But here’s what I’ve learned: Most people don’t have an outgoing message. Or, if they do, it’s missing even the basics, such as their full name. It starts like this: “Hi! You’ve reached Rebecca’s...Read More

Ever had your story interrupted and hijacked? Not fun, right? 😭 This happens when there's a lack of Voice Equity (VoiceEQ)—a mindset that values all voices in the room. VoiceEQ can be challenging because, let’s face it, we all love the sound of our own voices! But it’s essential for fostering trust, inclusion, and diverse...Read More

When it comes to winning over an audience, there are many factors involved. But certainly, one of them is how you sound. For the sake of this article, I'm not referring to pitch, speaking rate, diction, or vocal inflections, all of which are important to address, but rather how your voice sounds as it's projected...Read More