Your Voice Betrays You — Executive Presence That Actually Works (Exclusive Friday Drop) | Ep. 63 w/ Dr. Laura Sicola
If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking “that didn’t sound like me”…you’re not broken — you’re untrained.
This is a special off-schedule Friday drop with Dr. Laura Sicola (TEDx speaker with 7,000,000+ views) on the real mechanics of executive presence: voice, perception, power, and the tiny shifts that change how people experience you.
We unpack:
- Why “just be authentic” is often a trap (and how it quietly caps your career)
- Code-switching vs. covering — and the line between smart adaptation and self-erasure
- The “prismatic voice” idea: you’re not one note — you’re a spectrum
- The “expert’s curse”: how to stop sounding smart and start making others feel smart
- Laura’s “internal mixing board” tool (a 15-minute reset you can use before your next high-stakes room)
- Why women often get penalized for behaviors men get rewarded for — and what to do about it
If you lead people, sell ideas, or have to influence up a level, this episode is a masterclass.
Connect with Dr. Laura Sicola
- Website: https://laurasicola.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola/
Work with Adam (Transition Leadership Coaching/EnergyOS)
- Website: https://www.adamwbarney.com/
- Book a 20-min Foundation Call: https://calendly.com/adamwbarney/foundation-call-20min
If this hits, share it with a leader who’s tired of “confidence theater” and ready for a more real way to lead.
Creators and Guests
Host
Adam W. Barney
Adam W. Barney helps transitioning leaders navigate career and leadership inflection points with clarity and momentum. Author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full and creator of EnergyOS. Based in Boston, fueled by family and music.
