How good speaking works…
Why Communication Coaching Belongs at the Heart of Workplace Wellbeing
💡 Companies spend thousands on wellbeing programs, gym memberships, away days and meditation apps. These are all valuable. But here’s the question:
👉 What if the fastest way to reduce workplace stress and boost productivity isn’t outside the office, but inside daily conversations?
Studies show that poor communication is one of the biggest drivers of stress at work, while clear, confident communication can improve productivity by up to 25% (McKinsey).
I believe that voice and communication coaching should be at the heart of workplace wellbeing strategies.
The invisible cost of being too afraid to speak up in meetings
How public speaking anxiety and imposter syndrome can unintentionally project the wrong social signals.
Imposter syndrome — the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of competence — is linked to increased anxiety and self-doubt in professional settings.
Why People Struggle to Connect
But without helping people understand how they come across, any training on communication, influence or networking risks staying surface-level. We end up giving people tools without the insight to use them effectively.
Being in Control…
Don’t we all just want to be in control of a conversation, pitch or presentation? I think the worst feeling is often when we have lost control of what we are saying, how we are saying it or what we are sounding like.
The Fear of the Elevator Pitch…
Essentially, an elevator pitch is just an introduction, a: “hi, I’m so and so and I’m a…”
Most of us have never been taught how to improve our public speaking skills resulting in a continuous cycle of fear, avoidance and ultimate dislike of doing it! Break that cycle and gain clarity and confidence with a toolkit of actions to apply in the moment.
Confidence
What makes us confident? How do we get it? Can we cultivate and nurture it? Imposter syndrome, anxiety, nerves, or a general lack of confidence can hold you back from speaking well or speaking up and being heard.
Zoom Fatigue…it is scientifically more exhausting!
My 7 Tips For Online Communication…
Accent Softening…it isn’t about getting rid of your accent!
