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I've got a great episode for you today on authenticity and the razor's edge between authenticity and a wound and what you really want your audiences experience to be.

See the full show notes below.

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Show Notes for "It's a Razor's Edge" Podcast Episode:

Introduction:

• Tracy Goodwin introduces the episode and its theme of authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

1. Authenticity is a delicate balance between what you think is authentic and how you present yourself.

Guest Information:

• Tracy introduces herself as an internationally known voice expert and award-winning speaker.

Upcoming Workshop and Retreats:

• Tracy mentions an upcoming workshop on authenticity and provides the date and website for registration.

The Challenge of Authenticity:

• Tracy expresses her fascination with authenticity and the hidden layers of sound people use to protect themselves.

Real-Time Role Play Example:

• Tracy shares an example from a recent class where a student struggled with authentic video communication.

Layers of Sound and Protection:

• Tracy discusses the layers of protection that people unconsciously put in place to avoid being fully authentic.

Overcoming Fear of Judgment:

• Tracy talks about her research into fear of rejection and shame as core factors behind the layers of protection.

Conclusion:

• Tracy encourages listeners to join her upcoming workshop and retreats to unlock their potential.