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If you’ve been listening for a while, you know this podcast has always been about helping you communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. But after four years of weekly episodes, it’s time for a shift — a shift that reflects who you are becoming and what you actually need to rise as a trusted, compelling communicator.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this new(ish) direction, why I’m making these changes, and what you can expect moving forward. No fluff, no drama — just honest insight, quiet courage, and a preview of the exciting things coming your way.

This episode will help you understand:

• Why weekly content isn’t the most helpful way to support your growth
• The real problem so many mission-driven voices face (and it’s not what you think)
• Why feeling unknown is more common — and more fixable — than you realize
•  How the podcast is evolving into themed, seasonal series designed for deeper transformation
•  And a glimpse into the new support option I’ll be opening soon

Plus — a little behind-the-scenes glow-up: I’m refreshing the Well-Spoken Digest. If you haven’t joined my inner circle yet, now is the perfect time. In a couple of weeks, I’ll be sending out all the new announcements (and a special gift!) directly to your inbox.

If you are not in my inner circle, now is a great time to jump in at: https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/circle

This next chapter is intentional, focused, elevated — and created with you in mind.

If you’re ready to be seen, heard, and fully understood… you’re in the right place.

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In a world obsessed with getting noticed, it’s easy to confuse attention with impact.

But the truth? The spotlight doesn’t make you shine, it exposes what’s already there.

In this episode, Csilla explores the real difference between chasing recognition and becoming a person of depth, credibility, and trust. 

You’ll learn why substance is your most magnetic asset, how to cultivate it in your daily life and leadership, and why the right opportunities always find those who build from within first.

Expect insight, wit, and a few uncomfortable truths that’ll challenge the way you think about visibility, authority, and success.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to:

• Build trust that lasts longer than trends
• Align your message and your motives
• Prepare for the spotlight without craving it
• Lead with calm authority in a world addicted to noise

Because when you build from depth… hype doesn’t stand a chance.

Craving to be around other leaders with depth as well as receive strategies that will turn you into a more confident and compelling communicator? Make sure you subscribe to The Well-Spoken Digest here: https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/circle

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

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👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

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If you’ve ever felt like the world is speeding up while your soul is begging for a nap, this one’s for you.

I don’t know if it’s me getting older or just tired of the noise but I can’t stand speed anymore. Speed in how we talk. Speed in how we build relationships. Speed in how we chase results. Somewhere along the way, we started confusing being busy with being brilliant.

But here’s the thing: fast talkers might get attention, however slow, intentional speakers earn trust.

In this episode, I’m breaking down five habits to help you become a voice people actually listen to (and believe):

• Be slow to say yes: discernment is your credibility.
• Be slow to speak: your pause is your power.
• Be slow to perform: people follow presence, not perfection.
• Be slow to copy: your quirks are your calling card.
• Be slow to move on: mastery takes marinating.

If you’re ready to speak with calm authority, connection, and conviction. This episode will remind you that slowing down isn’t falling behind. It’s leading differently.

Because in a world obsessed with noise, stillness is your superpower.

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👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

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Speaking clearly isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

In this episode, Csilla Muscan unpacks 7 simple but transformative habits that help you speak with more clarity, calm, and credibility without sounding rehearsed or robotic.

You’ll discover:
💭 The mindset shift that instantly improves how people perceive you
🧘 Why silence isn’t awkward; it’s powerful
✍️ How to refine your everyday speech so your words land with meaning

If you’ve ever been told to “just slow down” or “project confidence,”
 this conversation will show you what those phrases really mean — and how to practice them in real life.

Because clarity isn’t a gift. It’s a daily discipline.

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

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Lately, I’ve noticed something about my own message… it’s changing. And for a while, that scared me. Here's what I’m learning, evolution isn’t about starting over, it’s about becoming clearer, more honest.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it really means when your message starts to evolve and how to follow that shift without throwing away everything you’ve built. Because evolution doesn’t mean inconsistency. It means maturity.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
 ✅ The real reason your message might feel off (and why it’s not burnout)
 ✅ How to tell when you’ve outgrown your own content
 ✅ The subtle difference between change and refinement
 ✅ What brave leaders do when their message no longer fits neatly in their bio

This episode is for anyone standing at that uncomfortable crossroads between what was and what’s next. The season where your head says “stay consistent,” but your heart whispers, “it’s time to expand.”

And if that’s you, take a deep breath. You’re not unraveling. You’re evolving.

✨ Ready to go deeper? Check out these resources:

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

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Let’s be honest… most leaders talk too much. 😬
We think if we explain a little more, emphasize a little louder, or repeat it one more time, people will finally “get it.”
But the truth? The more we talk, the less people actually listen.

In this episode of Speak Like It Matters, I’m tackling a trap I see far too often — overspeaking.
Because the secret to being heard isn’t using more words… it’s using meaningful ones.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
 ✨ Why great leaders use silence as strategy — not a sign of weakness.
 ✨ How to tell if you’re “filling space” instead of creating it.
 ✨ The real reason people stop listening (and how to win their attention back).
 ✨ A simple shift to make your words carry more weight and less noise.

We’ll also unpack one powerful truth: Speaking isn’t performance — it’s stewardship.
Your words either build trust or break it. They either move people or numb them.
And if you want to be a leader people actually follow, it’s time to stop overspeaking and start leading with substance.

Because the quietest person in the room?
 They’re usually the one everyone listens to.

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

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Ever notice how some people seem to get instant respect when they speak… while others have to fight to be heard?

Spoiler: it’s not luck. It’s language.

The truth is, the way you speak teaches people how to treat you.

Every tone, pause, and “sure, no problem” sets a standard. Whether you meant to or not.

In this episode, I’m diving into how to speak with boundaries and backbone, without sounding bossy, cold, or defensive.

Because confidence doesn’t have to come with a megaphone (or an apology).

Here’s what you’ll walk away with 👇

✅ How to set boundaries through your tone—not through tension
✅ Why confidence is “volume neutral” (and what that actually means)
✅ The one rehearsal exercise that will make your next “no” sound like power, not panic
✅ Phrases you can start using today that sound kind and clear

If you’ve ever felt like your voice gets overlooked, interrupted, or overrun, this one’s for you.

Because when your words and worth finally line up, you don’t have to demand respect. You command it.

Ready to take your voice further? Here are your next steps ⬇️

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

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or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

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Here’s the uncomfortable truth: facts don’t change minds. 

You can throw out data points, charts, and bulletproof logic all day long, but if your audience doesn’t feel something, they won’t buy in. 

That’s why some of the smartest leaders I know struggle to get traction with their ideas because they rely on information instead of inspiration.

In today’s episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m unpacking the hidden reason people don’t buy into your ideas (spoiler: it has nothing to do with how smart you are). 

I’ll share why information without emotion falls flat, how to use stories to make your stats actually stick, and the surprising role identity plays in moving people from polite nods to real action.

If you’ve ever walked away from a meeting or presentation thinking, “But I gave them all the facts, why didn’t they get it?” this episode is for you. 

By the end, you’ll know how to turn data into connection and connection into influence without sounding manipulative or salesy.

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

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The fastest way to lose credibility as a speaker? Trying to talk about everything.

Yep. If you’re juggling 10 different topics, you’re basically telling your audience, “Hey, I’m unforgettable for… nothing.” Ouch. But don’t worry, in this episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’ll help you finally get crystal clear on what to actually focus on when you speak.

Because here’s the thing: people don’t hire “jack-of-all-trades” speakers. They hire the voice that makes them lean in, solves their tension, and leaves them saying, “Wow, I never thought of it that way.”

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• 🎯 Why picking “safe” or “trendy” topics makes you forgettable (and what to do instead)
• ⚡ How to find your tension point—the place your audience feels stuck, conflicted, or frustrated
• 🧱 The secret to reverse engineering your reputation so every talk builds your authority
• 🍷 How the Dinner-Party Test will show you if your topic will make people lean in—or fake a bathroom break

Here’s my challenge to you: stop watering down your voice with safe, broad, “please everyone” topics. 

You’ve got something bigger inside you! Something people are literally waiting to hear. 

Pick the lane that excites you, positions you as the authority, and lights your audience up. That’s how you stop sounding generic and start being unforgettable.

Resources to help you go further:
👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

Send me an email at: [email protected]

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When the world feels heavy, it’s easy for leaders to either shut down or get swept away in the noise.

This past week, with headlines like the tragic death of Iryna Zarutska, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the shooting in Colorado, I felt that weight too. And maybe you have.

Here’s the truth: leadership in these moments requires more than quick reactions or louder opinions. It requires discernment.

In this episode, I’m sharing three rhythms that have kept me steady:

• How to anchor yourself in God first when everything feels shaky
• Why guarding your inputs isn’t apathy but wisdom
• What courageous presence looks like when fear tempts us to shrink back

This is not about carrying the whole world on your shoulders. It’s about being faithful in the part of the world God has entrusted to you.

Because in times like these, leadership isn’t just about influence. It’s about testimony.

🎧 Listen in, and let’s learn to lead with discernment, courage, and faith.

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👋🏼 When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can help you:

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop 

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today:  Click Here!

Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

Send me an email at: [email protected]