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Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

304: Two Reasons Why People Don't Listen and How to Get Their Attention Especially When They Don't Know You

Sep 16, 2024
09:24

Ever wonder why people just don’t listen—even when you have something crucial to say?

Here's the brutal truth: less than half of what you say is remembered, and that percentage could be as low as 25%. But it’s not just them—it might be you.

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing business leader, you’ve worked hard to earn your spot at the table. Yet, when you speak, it feels like your words vanish into thin air.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:


🧠 The exact reasons why people tune you out, so you can stop losing influence in critical moments.


🎯 Various ways to command attention instantly, even from those who don’t know you from Adam.


🚀 Useful insider techniques that make your message unforgettable—without feeling awkward or forced.


Transform how others perceive you and command the room—tap play now and start mastering your executive presence today.


Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.


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In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.

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