Episode 160: How can women communicate with more confidence, authority and impact?

Episode 160: How can women communicate with more confidence, authority and impact?In this episode of Permission to Shine, I’m joined by communications and vocal coach Helen von Dadelson to explore women’s communication skills, vocal confidence, confident speaking, leadership communication and the power of your voice.Helen works with professionals, particularly multilingual professionals in international environments, helping them develop stronger communication skills and understand how their voice affects the way their message is received.We talk about why tone of voice, pitch, pace, vocal patterns and vocal power matter so much when communicating, and how small changes in the way you speak can influence whether you are perceived as confident, credible and authoritative.Helen shares a fascinating example of a female firefighter whose intonation patterns meant her message was being interpreted differently from how she intended, showing just how much our voice can communicate beyond the words we choose.We also explore why women can sometimes struggle to use their voices fully, particularly when they have learned to stay quiet, avoid taking up space, soften their opinions or make themselves more palatable to others.If you want to speak with more confidence, become more assertive, improve your public speaking, strengthen your executive presence or feel more powerful in your communication, Helen shares a practical exercise you can start using immediately.She recommends recording yourself speaking and listening back to four key areas:Message congruence: Does your voice match the message you are trying to communicate?Pitch variety: Are you using enough variation to keep your communication engaging?Pace: Is the speed of your speech supporting your message?Vocal power: Are you using your voice with enough strength and presence?We also go deeper into the relationship between voice, confidence, self-expression and personal power, and Helen shares the pivotal moment of running her first in-person coaching event and giving herself permission to fully shine.Because finding your voice isn't only about communication technique.It can also be about giving yourself permission to be heard.If you are a woman who wants to communicate with confidence, speak up in meetings, improve your public speaking, strengthen your leadership presence, stop shrinking yourself or feel more comfortable being visible, this conversation is for you.Your voice carries your message. But it also carries your presence. Are you allowing both to be heard?Join Sherisse’s Free telegram space: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8About HelenHelen von Dadelszen is a communication and vocal coach, speaker and author who helps smart, thoughtful professionals express their ideas with clarity, confidence and impact. Through Present Potential, she provides practical coaching and training in public speaking, vocal presence and confident communication. Her clients include professionals and teams working across technical, scientific, academic and humanitarian fields. Helen is also the author of Courageous Action, a practical guide to building communication confidence by taking small, achievable steps. ​Social media links​LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-von-dadelszen​Instagram https://www.instagram.com/present_potential?igsh=a3p0NXNxMnlwYzM5​YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_2NMosqJQBBiv5ux3mYHg​My book: https://courageousaction.ch/​My business: https://academy.presentpotential.ch/