"More powerful and more comfortable don't usually go hand in hand. Usually more powerful is more uncomfortable. When you're clear about your own voice and what you're bringing to the table, you can see a pathway to saying the more powerful thing and not perceiving it as a threat to the relationship, but instead you're like fueling a better conversation." -Dia Bondi In the finale of this 2-part series, leadership communications coach, Dia Bondi shares how bookkeepers can find their voice, build trust and lead stronger client conversations. In this interview, you'll also learn:

• How Dia's Platform Map framework reveals your leadership voice
• The key difference between an ask & a business requirement
• How to use storytelling to deepen trust with clients

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Time Stamp 02:00 – What's a Real Ask? 03:15 – Trust Comes from Feeling Seen 04:50 – Confidence Through Clarity 05:23 – Inside the Transformational Voice Intensive 06:58 – Comfort vs. Power 08:57 – The Platform Map Framework 09:36 – Purpose Platform Statement 11:17 – Provenance: Your Real Origin Story 13:39 – Point of View & Playbook 16:52 – Principles: Values in Action 20:06 – Building Trust as a Bookkeeper 23:07 – Learn More from Dia