Today’s guest is an expert in speech and communication training, and we are diving into the importance of our communication in building confidence and getting our work into the world. What an important concept for every coach to understand! Communication is everything in our effectiveness with clients and our success in putting our message out. Join us to learn practical tips for upgrading your communication!

Bailey Massey is the owner and founder of Bailey Massey Global, located in Denver, CO. She uses her expertise and master’s degree in communication to help people understand the profound influence of our voices and the ways we communicate. Bailey customizes training and coaching needs for organizations and professionals to successfully support them in meeting their goals related to speech and communication clarity, accent and dialect coaching, vocal projection, public speaking, presentation skills, non-verbal communication, internal communication, trust and relationship building, leadership and development, executive communication, cross-cultural communication, and client relationships. In this conversation, she helps us learn how we can tailor what we do and say to show up with clarity in our communication. 

Show Highlights:

• ALL communication starts with breathing.
• Internal and external components of breathing
• Practical tips for better communication
• The importance of a pause and an “I don’t know” answer
• A fresh perspective on “being nervous”
• Active listening, intentional preparation, and nonverbal messages
• The eye-opening statistics: 7% of your message comes from your words, 38% from your tone, and 55% from your body language.
• What makes authentic communication
• Changing your voice in the moment: start with a simple exhale to release tension
• Reframing imposter syndrome 
• Why people might hire a communications coach
• Bailey’s key takeaways about effective  and confident communication

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