Todays episode is a little different.  It is an argument I wrote for my university studies, therefore more academic, formal format than usual for me. 
It felt great to have the research to back up what I have known for years and researched informally - language is powerful and the words we use make a difference to our well-being and leadership.
Below are references for todays episode.

References

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 Jordan, R 2021, "Topic Notes - Week 9", THEA134/234 Speaking In Public Moodle site, University of New England.

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 McCarthy, P & Hatcher, C 2002, Speaking Persuasively: The Essential Guide to Giving Dynamic Presentations and Speeches, Taylor & Francis, New York.

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 Rao, MS 2017, ‘Tools and techniques to boost the eloquence of your body language in public speaking’, Industrial and commercial training, 49(2), pp.75–79, DOI:10.1108/ICT-04-2016-0023.

Seppala, E, Rossomando, T & Doty, JR 2013, ‘Social Connection and Compassion: Important Predictors of Health and Well-Being’, Social Research, vol. 80, no. 2, pp. 1-4  

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 Steverink, N & Lindenberg, S 2006, ‘Which social needs are important for subjective well-being? What happens to them with aging?’, Psychology and Aging, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 281–290.