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Ep. 26: Clap Back Culture: Where does your voice belong?
Hi there,
“Clap back,” “come back,” or “And, then I said…” are usually exchanges with other humans we feel proud to speak about. Society has long-defined a person who has a voice is someone with a deep voice, speaks loudly, or speaks over others to have a voice indeed.
Every part of my work shows you that THIS IS NOT the only way to have a voice; from leadership consulting, developing online courses to creating personal brands, I champion your voice - YOUR WAY.
Last week at Own Your Voice Summit, I had a courageous attendee speak up in one of the live sessions about not being able to speak up at the moment, the immediate “clap back” that is oh-so-valued.
My response to her will be my Words of Wisdom to add to your #WOWkit this week.
EQ: INTERNAL VOICE
- What is my typical response? Does my voice adopt fight, flight, or freeze?
IQ: EXTERNAL VOICE
- How do I best express my voice? Written? Text message? Voice memo? Verbal?
- Have the conversation. Don’t shy away from using your voice AFTER the exchange. With so much emphasis on how we respond immediately, we automatically rob ourselves of the chance to use our voice after the fact. The truth is many of us need to process before speaking up; that’s what makes you a conscious leader in your life, don’t focus on the immediate response; focus on what it is that you want to express.
- Be mindful of the energy exchange. Express your voice in the best way for the situation at hand. If you are setting a boundary with someone you see almost every day, a softer approach is probably better. A handwritten card, sticky note, or even a gentle voice memo after the fact often lands much better with the recipient.
Before you use the excuse that “the moment has passed,” or “I’ll say something next time,” I want you to consider this: Once the moment has passed, the emotions have settled, when you bring it back up, it allows everyone to know the importance of the topic at hand.
It will not cause a confrontation; it will give you space to connect and gain respect.
With gratitude,
Sahar
P.S. If you missed this year’s Own Your Voice Summit, no need to worry, you can still secure a pass today!
You can find me on:
- Website: http://www.voiceofimpact.org
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By Sahar PazHi there,
“Clap back,” “come back,” or “And, then I said…” are usually exchanges with other humans we feel proud to speak about. Society has long-defined a person who has a voice is someone with a deep voice, speaks loudly, or speaks over others to have a voice indeed.
Every part of my work shows you that THIS IS NOT the only way to have a voice; from leadership consulting, developing online courses to creating personal brands, I champion your voice - YOUR WAY.
Last week at Own Your Voice Summit, I had a courageous attendee speak up in one of the live sessions about not being able to speak up at the moment, the immediate “clap back” that is oh-so-valued.
My response to her will be my Words of Wisdom to add to your #WOWkit this week.
EQ: INTERNAL VOICE
- What is my typical response? Does my voice adopt fight, flight, or freeze?
IQ: EXTERNAL VOICE
- How do I best express my voice? Written? Text message? Voice memo? Verbal?
- Have the conversation. Don’t shy away from using your voice AFTER the exchange. With so much emphasis on how we respond immediately, we automatically rob ourselves of the chance to use our voice after the fact. The truth is many of us need to process before speaking up; that’s what makes you a conscious leader in your life, don’t focus on the immediate response; focus on what it is that you want to express.
- Be mindful of the energy exchange. Express your voice in the best way for the situation at hand. If you are setting a boundary with someone you see almost every day, a softer approach is probably better. A handwritten card, sticky note, or even a gentle voice memo after the fact often lands much better with the recipient.
Before you use the excuse that “the moment has passed,” or “I’ll say something next time,” I want you to consider this: Once the moment has passed, the emotions have settled, when you bring it back up, it allows everyone to know the importance of the topic at hand.
It will not cause a confrontation; it will give you space to connect and gain respect.
With gratitude,
Sahar
P.S. If you missed this year’s Own Your Voice Summit, no need to worry, you can still secure a pass today!
You can find me on:
- Website: http://www.voiceofimpact.org