Show Notes
Every executive has been coached on their public speaking at one point or another in their leadership journey. But has all the advice about removing vocal fry and avoiding hedged phrases actually made you sound less authoritative but more like a straight white man? Carolyn and Lindsay talk to Samara Bay, vocal coach and author of "Permission to Speak", about the new rules of public speaking and how women and people of color can use their natural voice to command the room. Continue the conversation on LinkedIn and, if you’re interested in joining the Chief network, apply to be a member at Chief.com. This episode is presented by Fidelity.
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