Getting Your Voice Heard

Getting Your Voice Heard

Author: Essential Communications - Tom Henschel May 7, 2026 Duration: 19:47
A brilliant but rather shy leader is challenged by her management to be bigger, more executive, speak up more. She is grateful to work with a coach. You can build muscle around getting your voice heard by creating homework for yourself. Think of it like going to the gym: working out regularly helps you build muscle. When creating homework, ask yourself three questions: What am I going to pay attention to?What specific behavior am I going to start or stop?How will I measure succe...

Ever wonder why some people just seem to command a room, their ideas landing with clarity and respect, while others with equal talent struggle to be heard? That gap between capability and perception is exactly where The Look & Sound of Leadership lives. Hosted by Tom Henschel of Essential Communications, this isn't a theoretical lecture; it's a practical, ongoing conversation rooted in real executive coaching. Each episode feels like a private session, breaking down the subtle, often overlooked behaviors that shape how you're seen by colleagues, boards, and teams. You'll hear specific language shifts, physical presence adjustments, and communication frameworks that translate intention into impact. Whether navigating a difficult feedback conversation, leading a hybrid meeting, or simply wanting your contributions to carry more weight, this podcast provides actionable tools. It’s for anyone in the business world who believes leadership is a skill you hone, not just a title you hold. Tune in for thoughtful, nuanced discussions that move beyond generic advice, helping you align your professional presence with your ambitions.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Look & Sound of Leadership
Podcast Episodes
How to Command a Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
Wanting to command rooms with her voice, a team leader turned to her coach for exercises. She learned the secrets of “RVP.” In this episode, five practices to help you develop a voice that will command a room are discuss…
The Sound of Leadership & Management - 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
In conversation with her coach, an executive explores whether leaders and managers use language differently in order to be effective in their roles. There are lots of ideas in this episode. To help you sort the tools and…
Leadership v Management - 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:21
An executive, in conversation with her coach, wonders if leaders and managers are different. And whether it matters. This episode has lots of ideas flying around. To help you sort the tools and put them into practice, we…
Finding a Lighter Path [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:10
A leader, stuck in an unhealthy cycle, searches for a way out. In conversation with his coach, he learns a four-square tool that just might work. A new free Essential Tool illustrating the four-square model is available…
How to Act in Your Own Best Interest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:41
A team leader had a habit of jumping to conclusions. His most recent leap landed him in hot water. In conversation with his coach, he learns a tool for making better choices. We created a new free Essential Tool illustra…
How to Turn on Your Executive Thinking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
A senior executive worries that his lieutenants are not being taken seriously by the senior leadership team. He discusses with a coach how to help his rising leaders accelerate their growth. This is that conversation. We…
How to Disarm a Trigger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:28
A leader causing upset among her people is given a coach. In conversation, they examine what might be triggering people to be upset with her. The exploration leads to a simple, yet difficult, idea. Transcripts of every e…
Responsibility Charting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:20
A team leader is tired of kerfuffles. In conversation with her coach, she learns to use a simple chart that generates almost miraculous results. The chart is available to you here. Please, help yourself. Other tools for…
The Conflict Conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:13
What’s helpful to say when you’re in an argument? How can you prepare to have an argument? This month’s coaching conversation dives deeper into the topic of “Conflict” which began last month. This episode has scripts and…