From Broadway to Boardroom: Finding Your Authentic Voice with Jay Harris
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What happens when a Broadway performer turns his theatrical training toward helping professionals find their authentic voice? In this captivating conversation with Jay Harris, we explore the powerful intersection of performing arts and professional communication that can transform how you show up in every setting.
Harris shares his journey from Dreamgirls and Wicked to executive coaching, revealing how the skills that made him successful on stage now help professionals overcome their greatest communication challenges. "I had to find my voice, my real voice, not my performance voice or my agreeable voice or my professional voice," Harris explains, highlighting a struggle many professionals face when trying to connect authentically.
For anyone who's ever struggled with presentation nerves, worried about being "too much" or "not enough," or simply wanted to communicate more effectively, this conversation offers both validation and practical techniques.
Connect with Jay Harris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javarusharris/
Meet the Host
Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or connect below!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjohnsonccg/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayjohnsonccg/
Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com
Chapters
1. From Broadway to Boardroom: Finding Your Authentic Voice with Jay Harris (00:00:00)
2. Jay Harris Introduction (00:01:16)
3. Finding Your Authentic Voice (00:06:23)
4. Balancing Performance and Authenticity (00:11:57)
5. Benefits of Improv for Professionals (00:16:35)
6. Managing Nerves Through Breathing (00:25:05)
7. Strategic Storytelling Techniques (00:34:08)
8. Navigating Vulnerability Effectively (00:39:02)
9. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (00:45:03)
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