“It brought up what, at core, is an equity and diversity issue, without alienating anyone in attendance or making the disenfranchised group feel responsible for the emotions of those with more ‘voice power.’”
“It brought up what, at core, is an equity and diversity issue, without alienating anyone in attendance or making the disenfranchised group feel responsible for the emotions of those with more ‘voice power.’”
Finding Your Voice Without Losing Your Influence
A seat at the leadership table means nothing without a voice. A voice others are willing to hear. A voice that sends the right signal at the right time.
Before you finish your first sentence, your voice has already made a case for your credibility, confidence, and authority. Listeners form these judgments in under 100 milliseconds — not from your words, but from your vocal signals. And the people you lead are sending signals too. Signals that may be quietly costing them the promotions, opportunities, and influence they’ve earned.
In this wildly entertaining and interactive session, explore Sonic Leadership™, a practical framework for understanding the signals voices send, why we judge them the way we do, and how to coach others to close the gap between the voice they have and the leader they already are.
Grounded in evolution, brain science, and real-world case studies, this session moves from self-awareness to systemic change. You’ll examine where vocal bias comes from, how it shapes decisions about who gets hired, promoted, and followed — and what a leader with the right tools can do about it.
“Your voice session was fantastic! I used what I learned to introduce the afternoon speaker in a non-pitchy way. I have never felt so confident and empowered! Thank you.”
~ Deidre Bealey, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Your Voice Is Your Influence
Great conversations don’t happen by accident. Someone has to transform the room.
Every meeting, decision, and difficult conversation is shaped by the voices in the room. Some take too much space. Some disappear. Some say exactly the right thing in exactly the wrong way.
This keynote opens with a satirical twist: Rebecca yields the stage to Inspector RespectHer, a fully costumed detective investigating the conversational crimes that cause great ideas to disappear. Suspects are named. Evidence is examined. The audience is deputized. Then the Inspector reveals who has really been running the investigation all along: Rebecca P. Murray.
From there, Rebecca introduces a practical framework for transforming the conversations that shape meetings, decisions, and influence. Participants learn to Think with Voice Equity, Embody Poise, and Speak with Concision and Elegant Interruption—balancing airtime, restoring agency, protecting good ideas, and moving decisions forward.
The result: Lead by demonstrating what you advocate.
“Because silence isn’t always golden. Sometimes it’s a crime scene.”
— Inspector RespectHer
As seen at SHRM26:
450 attendees. 215 survey responses. 100% rated valuable.
“It was absolutely perfect! Good, useful, entertaining, fun. I loved it.”
“Very engaging from the start! Rebecca gave simple tips and tricks to utilize interruption tactics with tact.”
“It gave me courage & confidence to interrupt in a productive, respectful way.”
Vocal Techniques for Women on the Rise
In a world where women’s voices are often talked over or undervalued, owning your voice means more than just being heard—it shapes how others perceive your confidence, competence, and authority.
Get ready for a highly interactive session that combines insights from evolutionary science, female anatomy, and voice samples from historical and pop culture icons.
You’ll master vocal qualities such as pitch, pace, and volume to break through biases and inspire trust and respect. Walk away empowered to elevate your voice and amplify your impact through the sound of your influence.
Be inspired to:
The Role of Voice in Career Success
Titles look impressive on paper. But in real life? Sometimes the assistant to the assistant is the one everyone listens to—because status speaks louder than titles. Influence isn’t about titles or power: it’s about your status, how others experience you. In this keynote, Rebecca P. Murray uses the metaphor of bridges to explore the structural components of status: how we connect with people, strengthen relationships, and mend those in need of repair.
Blending personal stories, humor, and interactive moments, Rebecca helps women navigate the balance of assertiveness and warmth—building on Alison Fragale’s research exploring how women face a higher bar for workplace success.
Paying specific attention to voice and the acoustic signals we send as we speak, participants walk away with practical strategies to elevate their status, expand their influence, and claim not only a seat at the table, but a voice that gets heard.
Key Takeaways
Strengthen relationships by intentionally blending assertiveness with approachability.
Recognize that you are neither “too much” nor “not enough,” and learn how to build on what comes naturally.
Listen to what a ‘high-status voice’ sounds like when giving feedback, greeting others, and repairing strained relationships.
Keynote Promise: Participants will leave with insight into how status rises and falls, along with practical tools to shape how their voice is heard, trusted, and taken seriously.
Lance Calloway, AGC of Western Washington: Rebecca was invited to keynote and emcee our Celebration of Women In Construction event. She provided valuable insights to our committee as we were organizing the run of show in advance of the event. I loved how Rebecca brought in her past construction safety experience into her keynote speech to over 200 construction attendees which made her speech even more impactful. The connection and feedback were tremendous!
Julie Millage, KBA Inc. Construction: Rebecca seamlessly integrated her insights into a powerful keynote address that resonated deeply with the audience. She went beyond simply sharing an empowering message—she facilitated an interactive panel discussion and elevated the female voice in a typically male-dominated field.
Nate Wolfe, CEO, TRICO Construction: What a great program you hosted last night! I appreciate your work in speaking at these incredibly empowering events.
Finding Your Voice Without Losing Your Influence
A seat at the leadership table means nothing without a voice at the table. A voice others are willing to hear. A voice that sends the right signal at the right time.
But here’s what most leaders don’t know: before you finish your first sentence, your voice has already made a case for your credibility, confidence, and authority. Listeners form these judgments in under 100 milliseconds — not from your words, but from your vocal signals. And the people you lead are sending signals too. Signals that may be quietly costing them the promotions, opportunities, and influence they’ve earned.
In this interactive session, explore Sonic Leadership™, a practical framework for understanding the signals voices send, why we judge them the way we do, and how to coach others to close the gap between the voice they have and the leader they already are.
Grounded in evolution, brain science, and real-world case studies, this session moves from self-awareness to systemic change. You’ll examine where vocal bias comes from, how it shapes decisions about who gets hired, promoted, and followed — and what a leader with the right tools can do about it.
“Your voice session was fantastic! I used what I learned to introduce the afternoon speaker in a non-pitchy way. I have never felt so confident and empowered! Thank you.”
~ Deidre Bealey, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Your Voice Is Your Influence
Great conversations don’t happen by accident. Someone has to transform the room.
Every meeting, decision, and difficult conversation is shaped by the voices in the room. Some take too much space. Some disappear. Some say exactly the right thing in exactly the wrong way.
This keynote opens with a satirical twist: Rebecca yields the stage to Inspector RespectHer, a fully costumed detective investigating the conversational crimes that cause great ideas to disappear. Suspects are named. Evidence is examined. The audience is deputized. Then the Inspector reveals who has really been running the investigation all along: Rebecca P. Murray.
From there, Rebecca introduces a practical framework for transforming the conversations that shape meetings, decisions, and influence. Participants learn to Think with Voice Equity, Embody Poise, and Speak with Concision and Elegant Interruption—balancing airtime, restoring agency, protecting good ideas, and moving decisions forward.
The result: Lead by demonstrating what you advocate.
“Because silence isn’t always golden. Sometimes it’s a crime scene.”
— Inspector RespectHer
As seen at SHRM26:
450 attendees. 215 survey responses. 100% rated valuable.
“It was absolutely perfect! Good, useful, entertaining, fun. I loved it.”
“Very engaging from the start! Rebecca gave simple tips and tricks to utilize interruption tactics with tact.”
“It gave me courage & confidence to interrupt in a productive, respectful way.”
Vocal Techniques for Women on the Rise
In a world where women’s voices are often talked over or undervalued, owning your voice means more than just being heard—it shapes how others perceive your confidence, competence, and authority. This session combines insights from evolutionary science, female anatomy, and voice samples from historical icons like Shirley Chisholm and Margaret Thatcher. You’ll master vocal qualities such as pitch, pace, and volume to break through biases and inspire trust and respect. Walk away empowered to elevate your voice and amplify your impact.
Be inspired to:
The Role of Voice in Career Success
Titles look impressive on paper. But in real life? Sometimes the assistant to the assistant is the one everyone listens to—because status speaks louder than titles. Influence isn’t about titles or power: it’s about your status, how others experience you. In this keynote, Rebecca P. Murray uses the metaphor of bridges to explore the structural components of status: how we connect with people, strengthen relationships, and mend those in need of repair.
Blending personal stories, humor, and interactive moments, Rebecca helps women navigate the balance of assertiveness and warmth—building on Alison Fragale’s research exploring how women face a higher bar for workplace success.
Paying specific attention to voice and the acoustic signals we send as we speak, participants walk away with practical strategies to elevate their status, expand their influence, and claim not only a seat at the table, but a voice that gets heard.
Key Takeaways
Strengthen relationships by intentionally blending assertiveness with approachability.
Recognize that you are neither “too much” nor “not enough,” and learn how to build on what comes naturally.
Listen to what a ‘high-status voice’ sounds like when giving feedback, greeting others, and repairing strained relationships.
Keynote Promise: Participants will leave with insight into how status rises and falls, along with practical tools to shape how their voice is heard, trusted, and taken seriously.
Lance Calloway, AGC of Western Washington: Rebecca was invited to keynote and emcee our Celebration of Women In Construction event. She provided valuable insights to our committee as we were organizing the run of show in advance of the event. I loved how Rebecca brought in her past construction safety experience into her keynote speech to over 200 construction attendees which made her speech even more impactful. The connection and feedback were tremendous!
Julie Millage, KBA Inc. Construction: Rebecca seamlessly integrated her insights into a powerful keynote address that resonated deeply with the audience. She went beyond simply sharing an empowering message—she facilitated an interactive panel discussion and elevated the female voice in a typically male-dominated field.
Nate Wolfe, CEO, TRICO Construction: What a great program you hosted last night! I appreciate your work in speaking at these incredibly empowering events.
Rebecca is a dynamic communication expert and vocal influence strategist, empowering women in construction, technology, and manufacturing to speak with confidence, lead with clarity, and show up with authority.
Rebecca blends her expertise in applied behavior science, technology, and theater to help professionals elevate their presence—whether on the job site, shop floor, or in the boardroom.
A fierce advocate for Voice Equity, Rebecca teaches clients how to create collaborative spaces where every voice is heard, valued, and respected—because communication is more than just what you say. It’s how you say it. And how you SOUND when you say it.
Rebecca has inspired audiences at Master Builders, AGC, NAWIC, Professional Women in Building, Women in Manufacturing, BECU, ARCH Mortgage Insurance, Project Management Institute (PMI), IMPACT WASHINGTON and more. Whether on stage or on-site, she helps professionals harness their voice as a powerful tool for leadership and career growth.
Rebecca is a dynamic communication expert and vocal influence strategist, empowering women in construction, technology, and manufacturing to speak with confidence, lead with clarity, and show up with authority.
Rebecca blends her expertise in applied behavior science, technology, and theater to help professionals elevate their presence—whether on the job site, shop floor, or in the boardroom.
A fierce advocate for Voice Equity, Rebecca teaches clients how to create collaborative spaces where every voice is heard, valued, and respected—because communication is more than just what you say. It’s how you say it. And how you SOUND when you say it.
Rebecca has inspired audiences at Master Builders, AGC, NAWIC, Professional Women in Building, Women in Manufacturing, BECU, ARCH Mortgage Insurance, Project Management Institute (PMI), IMPACT WASHINGTON and more. Whether on stage or on-site, she helps professionals harness their voice as a powerful tool for leadership and career growth.
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Rebecca is simply incredible! I came to her with an important keynote just around the corner and a very tight timeline. From the start, she responded quickly, worked around my demanding schedule, and laid out a clear, practical preparation process based on her deep experience. She poured so much love, care, and dedication into every step that I felt completely supported. Before working with her, I was stressed and worried about whether I could pull it off in time. Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, I not only polished my keynote to a new level but also walked into performance day feeling calm, prepared, and confident. I truly can’t imagine achieving that without her. For any professional speaker who needs to elevate their performance—especially under pressure—I can’t recommend Rebecca highly enough. She is a true partner in making your best work shine.Posted on Google
Kai Roberts Fu30 July 2025A few months ago I lucked into attending Rebecca Murray's talk on "Say it in 26 Seconds: Your Path to Conversational Influence." I learned actionable takeaways that day, partly from the exercises we did during the session, which I was able to puse immediately in my daily life. Even better, the information she shared - including her handout, - allowed me to interact much more graciously and effectively at a conference I attended months later. It was meeting of over 1,000 academic types, and we all wanted to impress each other...usually by talking entirely too much. Rebecca's "Interrupt with Finesse" handout both helped me extricate myself from overlong conversations without offense; and reminded me to check my own verbosity. Highly recommended!Posted on Google
Chris Rimple5 April 2025It's been my good fortune to observe and benefit from Rebecca's work in a number of capacities - as an event organizer, as an emcee, and as a speaker coach. She has demonstrated excellence in all three, and I highly recommend her to anyone with needs in these areas and more.Posted on Google
Heather Yancey Fitness31 March 2025I have seen Rebecca speak multiple times and every single time I am leaning forward in my chair. Rebecca is an educator, an entertainer and an absolute joy to listen to.Posted on Google
Devon Montgomery31 March 2025Rebecca P. Murray is an exceptional communicator whose world-class speaking abilities captivate and inspire audiences. Her unique blend of humor, compelling storytelling, and engaging musical excerpts creates interactive experiences that leave a lasting impact. Rebecca's dedication to empowering individuals to communicate with confidence is evident in her dynamic presentations and workshops. Her passion and expertise make her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to elevate their communication strategies. Even as a professional speaker I learned so much from Rebecca and hope to continue to do so in the future. She is a "not to be missed" addition to any program.Posted on Google
Don Crawley, Author of The Compassionate Geek29 March 2025Rebecca P. Murray's speech at the Northwest Event Show was entertaining, informative, and memorable. She owned the stage for the entirety of her speech. She used relatable stories to make her points. I'd gladly attend another presentation by Rebecca. On top of all that, she gave me a wonderful tip about how to better use my voice. Thanks Rebecca!Posted on Google
Lance Calloway11 March 2025Rebecca Murray was really great to work with on our Celebration of Women In Construction event. She provided valuable insights to our committee as we were organizing the run of show in advance of the event. I loved how Rebecca brought in her past construction safety experience into her keynote speach to over 200 construction attendees which made her speach even more impactful. Her contributions to the evening's events made a great event even better.Posted on Google
Barbara Jenks20 February 2025Rebecca's expert coaching for NSA's "Last Speaker Standing" competition helped me create a top notch speech that was well received and I felt confident and prepared when delivering it. She was also responsible for planning and staging the entire event - which was flawless. Thank you Rebecca for your dedication for excellence and your heartfelt desire to help others become better speakers.Posted on Google
Amber Simonsen19 February 2025Rebecca’s story coaching has been transformative! Over the past four sessions, she helped me and my fellow speakers refine every aspect of our storytelling—from crafting powerful openings and closings to structuring compelling plotlines. Her insights on narration vs. dialogue completely changed how I bring stories to life, and her guidance on emotional hooks made my message more impactful. If you want to elevate your speaking, Rebecca is a true pro who can help you bring your story to life.Posted on Google
Sonja Price19 February 2025I learned so much from Rebecca about how to craft and deliver the perfect story. Her guidance helped me refine my message, connect with my audience, and bring my storytelling to life in ways I never imagined. She is an incredible coach—insightful, supportive, and truly gifted at what she does. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
