049. Unlearning Silence to Unleash Your Voice
In this episode, we explore silence—how societal and internalized pressures stifle our self-expression, and the profound liberation that comes with unlearning these patterns.
My guest, Elaine Lin Hering, talks about the impact of silence on our relationships, and she shares practical advice on how to improve communication, assertiveness, and self-expression.
Listen in to learn:
- Why we stay silent and how our silence negatively impacts our self-worth and relationships
- Practical strategies for speaking up and asserting agency
- How to use AI to manage negativity and reframe communication
Get ready to unleash the full power of your voice!
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Connect with Elaine
Elaine Lin Hering a facilitator, author, and speaker. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management.
She has worked on six continents and facilitated executive education at Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. She is the former Advanced Training Director for the Harvard Mediation Program and a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School. She has worked with coal miners at BHP Billiton, micro-finance organizers in East Africa, mental health professionals in China, and senior leadership at the US Department of Commerce. Her clients include American Express, Chevron, Google, Nike, Novartis, PayPal, Pixar, and the Red Cross.
She is the author of the book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully (Penguin, 2024).
Connect with Linda
- Download your Free Speaker Empowerment Kit with 3 mental rehearsals to pre-pave your speaking confidence whether you’re speaking live, one camera, or introducing yourself in a networking/workshop circle.
- Download your Free Speaker Preparation Checklist for the practices, rituals, and warmups I use before speaking to ensure I’m clear-headed, grounded, and charged.
- Want to overcome your fear of speaking and become more naturally you so you can delight in the limelight? Private Coaching with Linda to overcome your fear of speaking and delight in the limelight.
- Get the Book: Delight in the Limelight: Overcome your fear of being seen and realize your dreams
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