Did you know that you can hear a smile? Try it! If appropriate, smile when leaving your message so that your warm tone will shine through. Tone builds connection with the listener.
Women Who Speak Up at Work Get Ignored While Men Get Promotions
According to Nola Beldegreen, a New York communications professional, too many of us don’t spend enough time considering the “art” in which we say things. To embody this executive presence, she suggests speaking with “vocal conviction” at a high volume and organizing what you want to say well in advance of a discussion.