What does 'sounding professional' really mean and how does voice bias show up in the workplace?

Episode 5 of UnMuted Voices is LIVE! 🎙

In this conversation, I sit down with Mariama Kurbally,Chief Program Officer of E2 EMPOWERED. Together, we explore:
• What people usually mean when they say someone “sounds professional”• How expectations around professionalism can limit authenticity• The role of culture and environment in shaping our voices• Why it matters to challenge narrow ideas of what leadership should sound like• How leaders can build spaces where different voices are valued

Mariama partners with leaders, nonprofits, and governmentagencies to turn vision into measurable action through strategic planning, workforce development, and organizational capacity building. Mariama’s coachingspans from C-suite executives to school principals, equipping leaders with the skills and systems needed to navigate complex challenges and scale sustainable, community-driven solutions.

👉 Connect with Mariama and learn more about her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariama-kurbally/

Tune in now through the links in the comments and reflect on what “sounding professional” truly means to you!

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