For a moment, think about the last conversation you had.

Maybe it was with a client, a family member, or a stranger. Now think about how you communicate beyond what you say. How often do you make eye contact? When do you avoid it? What does your tone of voice sound like? What do you do with your arms or your stance?

If you can’t remember, that’s totally normal! They say that 90% of communication is non-verbal and most of the time it’s subconscious, too. We just operate on auto-pilot.

But what if we could bring an awareness to the way we show up in our conversations, regardless of who we’re talking to? In my experience, working on my non-verbal communication skills has been a hugely impactful way to show my business who’s boss.

On today’s episode, I’m speaking with the man responsible for turning me into the badass speaker than I am: Brett Lavender. Through his company, The Persuasive Lion, Brett trains thought leaders, business owners, and everyday people on how to become a persuasive and effective leader through communication.

Tune into this episode to hear:

How the melody of your voice communicates your message more than the words themselves
What it looks like to break bad speaking habits, and how frustrating it can be (and I can speak from personal experience)
And the terrible habit most people have, including you! of speaking in questions

Learn more about Brett:

thepersuasivelion.com
LinkedIn: Brett Lavender

Learn more about Pia:

EP 11: Brett Lavender – Influence, Being Your Brand, and How to Command the Attention of Any Room