Today's guest, Denise Woods, has been the 'voice behind the voice' for Hollywood's most celebrated performers for over twenty years. As a dialect and vocal coach, she has contributed to Oscar- and Tony-winning performances.

Beyond Hollywood, Denise has been the secret weapon for Fortune 500 executives, broadcast journalists, and elite athletes transitioning to broadcasting careers. Her client list reads like a who's who of entertainment—from Jessica Chastain to Queen Latifah, from Anthony Mackie to Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Denise is also committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to tell their stories by dismantling fear, shame, and trauma. As a graduate and the first African-American female faculty member of Juilliard's Drama Division, she's breaking barriers while helping others find their power. Her book, The Power of Voice, captures this transformative approach to finding and using your authentic voice.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why embracing your authentic light is essential to mastery

• The reason true expertise means embracing "I don't know"

• How non-conformity fuels artistic excellence, and why Denise thrives as a co-creator and collaborator

• The spiritual and intentional approach to preparation that allows authentic voices to emerge

• Her current favorites: Book: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Speaker: Michelle Obama, Podcast: Trevor Noah's What Now?

Website: https://www.speakitclearly.com/

Her book, The Power of Voice

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-woods-b1239518

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In this episode, I'm sharing how my journey as a professional dancer, performing with companies like Lucinda Childs alongside Baryshnikov and on stages from Lincoln Center to the Paris Opera, shaped my approach to leadership and influence.

I examine how the skills and lessons from any area of expertise—whether dance, athletics, science, or business—can be translated into powerful leadership qualities.

Together, we'll explore:

• The importance of resilience and collaboration in both dance and leadership

• Embracing impermanence and moving forward after achievements

• How to identify and translate your own expertise into leadership principles

• The value of sharing personal stories to become a memorable, influential voice
  

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In this episode, you'll hear a powerful big talk from certified speaker Ivana Ivanek. You may remember Ivana from her appearance on the podcast last July in Episode 683, where we talked about redefining success.

Ivana is a keynote speaker, business strategist, mindset coach, and host of the Online Business By Design Podcast. She specializes in helping teachers, coaches, and educators build online businesses that drive profit and impact so they can create the success and the life they desire.

In her talk, "Modern Social Silencing Isn't Just a Women's Issue," she explores:

• How modern social silencing impacts all genders through workplace dynamics, family expectations, and societal pressures

• The hidden costs of staying silent, and what is required to break that silence

• The importance of creating 'voice-positive' environments and how leaders can actively cultivate them

• Why speaking up isn't something to earn or wait for permission to do

Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 683

Website: https://ivanaivanek.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivanek-426553230/

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

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