How to take up space and become unstoppable, with Vanessa Collingridge

A 2013 study from Duke University and the University of California found that male CEOs with deeper voices tend to manage larger companies, stay in their jobs for longer and even make more money to the tune of $190,000 per year.

But can the pitch of our voice really have an effect on our earning potential, or the impact we have at work and how we’re perceived as leaders?

My guest today is Vanessa Collingridge, an award-winning TV and radio journalist and leadership coach who is empowering women to quite literally use their voice, speak up and get comfortable taking up space.

Joined by Vestpod intern, Millie, Vanessa shares practical hacks that we can use to try and help amplify our voices, breathing techniques that can help calm our nerves in stressful situations as well as the subtle changes we can make to our posture in order to feel more powerful.

Vanessa has boundless energy and is so passionate about boosting the visibility of women encouraging us all to ditch our “good girl” mentalities and strive to be seen and heard.

You can follow and connect with Vanessa at:

• Twitter: @NessCollingr

We shared some resources in this episode. All the links are below:

• Amy Cuddy Ted Talk: Your body language may shape who you are
• Male CEOs with deep voices more likely to have market success: Huffington Post

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