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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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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/

Send me an email at: csilla@csillamuscan.com

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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: csilla@csillamuscan.com