Stacey Hanke, a leader in influential communication strategies, began her career in voice-over work, where she learned the power of word choice and delivery. With over two decades of research, she realized that true influence isn’t about titles but about building trust and credibility through meaningful connections and communication. Stacey collaborates with Fortune 500 executives, helping them understand their impact from their audience’s perspective, eliminate distractions, and achieve greater success. As a Hall of Fame Speaker, Stacey’s engaging presentations provide practical strategies to overcome modern communication barriers, foster authentic connections, and inspire action.

In this episode, Jason and Stacey discuss:

• Transition from voiceover expert to executive communication coach
• Building client relationships through discipline and work ethic
• Techniques for improving communication and executive presence
• Importance of self-awareness and avoiding multitasking for trust-building
• Role of communication in shaping perceptions and influence

Key Takeaways: 

• Effective communication hinges on connecting with audiences from their perspective, emphasizing the importance of tailoring messages for meaningful impact.
• Discipline and a strong work ethic, cultivated from a young age, are pivotal for fostering enduring client relationships and professional success.
• Leadership influence is enhanced through targeted techniques like videotaping interactions, addressing blind spots, and refining executive presence to shape corporate culture.
• Trust and consistent influence are built through brevity, eye contact, congruent body language, and maintaining a steady presence, whether in virtual or in-person settings.
• Elevating communication skills, personal branding, and influence requires self-awareness, commitment to improvement, and effective leveraging of feedback and resources.

“You can be the smartest person in your industry. You can have the biggest heart to be the kindest to the people in your network. If people don't perceive you that way because of what you're saying and how you're delivering the message, that's what they connect with.”

 - Stacey Hanke

Connect with Stacey Hanke:

Website: https://staceyhankeinc.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhanke 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaceyHankeInc 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyhankeinc/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/staceyhankeinc 

Stacey’s Books: https://staceyhankeinc.com/shop/ 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

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