Breath, Tone, and the Art of Not Sounding Boring with Bailey Massey - 321

“Finding your voice” might sound like a personal development cliché, but for speakers and leaders, it’s the secret weapon that too many overlook. 

As a speaker your voice is your most important tool and mastering how to use it to its fullest effect is one of the most impactful things you can do.

This isn’t just about sounding ‘nice’, your voice is also a signal to your audience about your confidence, clarity, and credibility (…or lack of!).

My guest, Bailey Massey, is a speech therapist turned voice and dialect coach who’s helped everyone from actors to execs find their vocal power — without losing their authenticity. 

She's worked with clients who felt like their accent was holding them back, leaders struggling to be taken seriously, and speakers who were unintentionally sabotaging their message with vocal habits they didn’t even know they had.

Bailey brings a refreshing, practical approach to voice work, and in this conversation, she breaks down what makes a voice sound trustworthy, what you should do about fixing your accent, and why developing your voice might be the missing link between your expertise and the impact you want to have.

If you want to communicate the best version of yourself — whether on stage, in a meeting, or on video — listen up as there’s gems in this episode for you.

What You’ll Discover:

• Why all powerful communication starts with the breath
• The biggest myths around having an accent as a speaker
• How your voice affects how trustworthy, approachable, and confident you seem
• How to make the shift from monotone to engaging without sounding forced, or fake.
• Tips for vocal projection that protect your voice and energise your audience
• Why many voices sound flat on Zoom — and the mental trick that can help you overcome this.
• How to build vocal confidence
• Where to start if you would like to develop your voice
• Bailey’s favourite success stories from clients who found their voice and changed their life

Enjoy!

 

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All things Bailey:

Website: https://baileymasseyglobal.com

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

 

Books & Resources*:

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

 

Speaking Resources:

Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

 

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