This month on the Sow to Speak podcast, we’re breaking down what it actually means to lead with your voice—without burning out your nervous system in the process.
Because real leadership?
It doesn’t start in the boardroom. Or your LinkedIn bio. Or that shiny keynote script.
It starts in your body.
In this second episode of our June series on embodied leadership and voice, we’re unpacking one of the most common ways high-achievers accidentally dilute their presence:
Over-explaining.
If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting and thought, “Why did I keep talking?” or “I wish I could just say less and still be taken seriously…”—this one’s for you.
We cover:
◼️ What “embodied” leadership actually means (and how to tell if your voice and body aren’t on the same team)
◼️ The real reason we over-explain—and it’s not because you don’t know what you’re doing
◼️ What over-explaining sounds like in the wild (and how it quietly chips away at your credibility)
◼️ A 3-part shift to stop spiraling into explanation mode—and start communicating with clarity, calm, and self-trust
◼️ A simple nervous system reset you can use before you speak
◼️ The P.R.E.P. model (your new best friend for saying what matters—without the mental gymnastics)
Tomorrow, I’m hosting a free 90-minute session where we’ll go deeper into the tools that help human-first, high-achieving leaders stop second-guessing themselves and start communicating like they mean it—without over-performing or over-preparing.
We’re capping it at 10 people to keep it intimate and actionable.
We’re already 75% full. Join the Free Masterclass: From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: Grab your seat here.
Sow to Soul takeaway:
Every time you explain yourself out of discomfort, you water down your power.
Every time you pause and trust your presence, you plant a deeper root of self-respect.
Let this episode be your permission slip to say less—and mean more.
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If you’re ready to become a master communicator, book a free discovery call here to learn more about my signature communication and leadership program, Lead Out Loud .
Together, let’s transform your hesitant voice into a powerful presence once and for all.
Dive into the details about the Lead Out Loud program here.
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