The Sound of Leadership: Self-Actualize Through Strength & Song

The Sound of Leadership: Self-Actualize Through Strength & Song

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The Sound of Leadership: Self-Actualize Through Strength & Song episodes

  • Episode 12: Breaking Out of Monotone

    Summary

    In this conversation, Michael Hewitt discusses the importance of breaking out of monotone when speaking. He highlights the common experience of feeling boring or uninteresting when speaking in a monotone voice and the frustration of seeing others succeed despite having less qualifications. Hewitt emphasizes that mastering tonality and becoming an engaging speaker requires unlearning what is unnatural. He explores the reasons why people become monotone and offers strategies for breaking out of it. Hewitt also discusses the importance of emotional connection, raising the stakes, and utilizing the 7 Skills of Tonality to create a dynamic and authentic speaking voice.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction: The Frustration of Monotone

    03:45 Unlearning What's Unnatural: Breaking Out of Monotone
    07:23 Fear and Emotional Connection in Speaking
    09:48 Staying Plugged into High Vocal Energy
    14:42 Raising the Stakes: Beyond Coffee is Cold
    20:32 Utilizing the Seven Skills of Tonality

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://commanding-presence-jb9hjed.gamma.site/

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:

    https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Testimonials: https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

    How To Get In Contact:

    www.michaelhewitt.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

    24 min
  • Episode 11: Communicating With Gravitas To Close Bigger Deals

    The conversation is about the speaker's experience (Strategic Account Executive for $2b+ SaaS org) working with Michael Hewitt to improve his voice and presentation skills. The speaker reached out to Michael after finding him on Twitter and being impressed by his background as a professional opera singer. The speaker wanted to improve his presence and vocal tone to be taken more seriously in his enterprise sales role. Working with Michael helped him develop his style and improve his presentations. The results have translated to other areas of his life as well.

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://commanding-presence-jb9hjed.gamma.site/

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:

    https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Testimonials: https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

    How To Get In Contact Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

    14 min
  • Episode 10: How To Succeed

    This week's episode is excerpted from the curriculum library of The Michael Hewitt Method. 

    The Michael Hewitt Method is a mentorship program that teaches strategies and tactics for achieving an awesome body without sacrificing your life. The key is to flip a switch and commit to training six days a week. This consistency builds discipline and self-confidence. It's important to find joy in the process and not rely on external factors for motivation. Obsessing over the process and forgetting about the outcome leads to better adherence. Finally, adopting the belief that excellence is fun is crucial for long-term success.

     

    Free Resources:

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://commanding-presence-jb9hjed.gamma.site/

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    Testimonials:

    https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

    How To Get In Contact

    Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

     

    23 min
  • Episode 9: How To Find Your Voice

    Finding your voice is a practice that requires daily work and expressing yourself authentically. It is important because it allows you to share who you are and how you see the world. People struggle to find their voice due to influences, expectations, accepting average, and pressure to conform. Finding your voice involves exploring your literal voice, your figurative voice in professional settings, and your identity. It is a continuous process that leads to confidence, fulfillment, deeper connections, and success.

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    33 min
  • Episode 8: How To Use Your Voice To Take Charge

    In this conversation, Michael Hewitt discusses how to use your voice to take charge and be assertive without being aggressive. He outlines tactics such as speaking with high vocal energy, asserting yourself, knowing what you want, and speaking in a confident and expressive manner. Hewitt also addresses the problems that prevent people from using their voice effectively, including a lack of confidence in their voice, a fear of putting themselves out there, and a disconnection from their own value and purpose. He emphasizes the importance of finding and freeing your literal voice, crafting your value proposition, and taking action to bridge the gap between problems and possibilities.

     

    Takeaways

    • Use tactics such as speaking with high vocal energy and asserting yourself to take charge with your voice.
  • Address the problems that prevent you from using your voice effectively, such as a lack of confidence or fear of putting yourself out there.
  • Find and free your literal voice, craft your value proposition, and take action to bridge the gap between problems and possibilities.
  • When you use your voice effectively, you can be unshakable, commanding, authentic, and fully present in your communication.

    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Tactics for Using Your Voice to Take Charge

    03:54 The Problems with Using Your Voice Effectively
    08:41 Being Expressive and Removing Filler Words
    14:41 Unlearning What's Unnatural to Get Back in Touch with Your Most Powerful Self
    28:22 Crafting Your Value Proposition
    29:24 Taking Action to Bridge the Gap
    31:21 The Possibilities of Using Your Voice Effectively

    Free Resources:

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://tonalitytraining.myclickfunnels.com/commandaroom

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    Testimonials:

    https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

    How To Get In Contact

    Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

     

    35 min
  • Episode 7: How To Speak With Conviction and Certainty

    This conversation explores the importance of speaking with conviction and certainty. It emphasizes the power of freeing one's voice and the transformation that occurs when individuals increase their personal power. The conversation also highlights the role of emotional control in effective communication. The seven skills of tonality are discussed as a foundation for authentic and spontaneous communication. The chapters cover the significance of high stakes, the importance of intention and mindset, and the role of resonance in achieving the sound of conviction and certainty.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Power of Freeing Your Voice

    03:15 The Importance of Emotional Control
    04:43 The Seven Skills of Tonality
    06:23 Speaking with Conviction and Certainty
    07:08 Stakes: The Importance of High Stakes
    12:01 Certainty: Intention and Mindset

    Free Resources:

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room:

    https://marvelous-inventor-7349.ck.page/c65ef6ad88

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    Testimonials:

    https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

    How To Get In Contact

    Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

    25 min
  • Episode 6: Stop Talking With Vocal Fry (and How To Fix It)

    In this conversation, Michael Hewitt discusses the phenomenon of vocal fry and its impact on communication and leadership. Vocal fry is a way of speaking characterized by a low, creaky voice. Hewitt explains that vocal fry is often a result of a lack of conviction and disconnection from one's body. He emphasizes the importance of eliminating vocal fry and offers exercises and strategies to do so. Hewitt also explores the broader implications of vocal fry, such as its effect on self-actualization and the need for accelerated education and information. He concludes by encouraging listeners to speak boldly and authentically.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Vocal Fry

    01:00 Prevalence of Vocal Fry
    03:02 The Importance of Conviction
    04:07 The Impact of Vocal Fry on Leadership
    05:08 Conviction as a Solution
    06:32 Voice and Communication as a Gateway to Self-Actualization
    08:08 The Need for Accelerated Education and Information
    09:01 The Effectiveness of a Baby's Cry
    13:38 The Loss of Effective Communication
    14:05 The Impact of External Feedback
    15:19 Addressing Psychological Issues
    18:40 The Importance of Getting to the Truth
    19:09 Eliminating Vocal Fry through Exercises
    21:37 Addressing Fear and Lack of Conviction
    22:29 Developing Empathy and Mental Flexibility
    25:13 The Role of Articulation in Eliminating Vocal Fry
    26:35 Defeating Vocal Fry as the Main Quest
    27:44 Expanding and Growing as Individuals
    28:13 Conclusion: Speaking Boldly

    How To Get In Contact

    Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

    Free Resources:

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://tonalitytraining.myclickfunnels.com/commandaroom

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    Testimonials:

    https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

    30 min
  • Episode 5: How To Really "Say It With Ya Chest!"

    In this conversation, Michael Hewitt discusses the concept of saying it with your chest, inspired by Kevin Hart's comedy special. He explores how this advice can be misinterpreted and backfire if not understood correctly. The key to effective communication lies in accessing chest resonance and finding the balance between chest voice and head voice. Raising the stakes and speaking with conviction can enhance the impact of one's message. By understanding the effects of saying it with your chest, individuals can develop controllable access to conviction in their communication.

     

    Takeaways

    • Saying it with your chest means speaking with conviction and accessing chest resonance.
  • Misinterpreting saying it with your chest as simply being louder and angrier can backfire.
  • Balancing chest voice and head voice is crucial for effective communication.
  • Raising the stakes and speaking with conviction can enhance the impact of one's message.
  • Understanding the effects of saying it with your chest allows for controllable access to conviction in communication.

    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction: Kevin Hart's Say It With Your Chest

    01:29 Misinterpretation of Saying It With Your Chest
    06:23 Balancing Chest Voice and Head Voice
    09:40 Raising the Stakes and Speaking with Conviction
    20:49 Controllable Access to Conviction in Communication
    21:29 Conclusion: Free Resources and Final Thoughts

     

    Free Resources:

    (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://tonalitytraining.myclickfunnels.com/commandaroom

    (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

    (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

    Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

    1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

    Testimonials:

    https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

     

     

    24 min
  • Episode 4: How To Become More Articulate

    Summary

    In this conversation, Michael Hewitt discusses the importance of becoming more articulate and the two types of articulation: figurative and literal. Figurative articulation refers to how concisely and precisely one can make their point, while literal articulation focuses on the muscle memory and coordination used to form words. Literal articulation is identified as a linchpin skill that enhances other aspects of communication. Hewitt also introduces the concept of the seven skills of tonality, which includes literal and figurative articulation. Building conviction, clarifying thoughts, and embracing authenticity are emphasized as key elements of effective communication.

     

    Takeaways

    • Articulation involves both figurative and literal aspects.
    • Literal articulation is a linchpin skill that enhances other communication skills.
    • Building conviction and clarifying thoughts are crucial for effective communication.
    • Authenticity and truth are powerful elements of persuasive communication.

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Articulation

      00:28 Figurative Articulation
      01:26 Literal Articulation
      08:19 The Seven Skills of Tonality
      09:27 The Power of Conviction
      13:15 Linchpin Solutions and Positive Feedback Loops
      18:14 The Power of Authenticity and Truth
      19:12 Resources and Training Opportunities
      20:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

       

      How to Connect:

      Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

       

      23 min
    • Episode 3: 9 Speaking Habits of Powerful Communicators

      In this conversation, Michael Hewitt discusses the nine speaking habits of powerful communicators. Dive deep into the speaking habits of powerful communicators. Quit sounding apathetic and low-energy and start sounding like you're worth listening to.

      Takeaways

      • Vocal energy is essential for powerful communication, but it should not sound overexcited or cracked out
    • Embracing pauses and silence demonstrates confidence and allows for thoughtful responses
    • Powerful communicators get to the point and ensure their words are relevant and easy to follow
    • Listening to understand, rather than listening to respond, is crucial for effective communication
    • Getting specific answers without interrogating is a skill that helps build trust and understanding
    • Knowing what you want and speaking from a place of truth enhances conviction and clarity
    • Avoiding filler words and speaking with intention improves communication effectiveness
    • Daily discipline is necessary to maintain these speaking habits and continue to improve as a communicator

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction: Importance of Powerful Communication

      00:31 Chapter 1: High Vocal Energy
      04:51 Chapter 3: Getting to the Point
      09:22 Chapter 4: Listening to Understand
      12:11 Chapter 5: Getting Specific Answers without Interrogating
      16:22 Chapter 6: Knowing What You Want
      19:36 Chapter 8: Speaking from a Place of Truth
      25:46 Conclusion: Daily Discipline

      How To Get In Contact

      Website: www.michaelhewitt.com

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelhewitt23/

      Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHewitt23

      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhewitt23/

      Free Resources:

      (PDF Guide) 3 Pillars To Command A Room: https://tonalitytraining.myclickfunnels.com/commandaroom

      (E-Book) The Sound of Leadership: https://www.michaelhewitt.com/get/

      (Video) Handsome Vocal First Impression Warm-Up Guide:https://michaelhewitt.gumroad.com/l/gbtki

      Have a deeper, more commanding voice without sounding like you're trying too hard 👇

      1:1 Tonality Training Workshop: https://calendly.com/mchcoaching/tonalitytraining

      Testimonials:

      https://testimonial.to/tonality-training/all

      28 min

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