Session Summary:
Using your voice at work is often a judgment call, not a communication skill. Sometimes the conversation is clearly yours to lead. Sometimes someone else needs to own it. And sometimes you have to decide whether using your voice is worth the potential fallout—for the relationship, your credibility, your influence, or even your position.
In this practical, story-rich session, Rebecca P. Murray explores what happens when your voice meets the moment. Participants will learn how to make more intentional choices about when to speak, how to prepare themselves and others for difficult conversations, and how to use vocal agency without giving away influence. They’ll also explore how personal brand shows up under pressure—and how to use their influence not only to advocate for themselves, but to help others be heard.
Expect candid stories, humor, immediately usable language, and practical tools for the conversations that don’t come with a script.
Learning Objectives:
- Navigate the fallout of speaking up—or staying silent.
- Hold your space with clarity, poise, and vocal agency.
- Use your influence to amplify others.
Speaker Bio:
Rebecca P. Murray energizes audiences through the power of voice. As founder of Showcase Your Shine, she blends humor, theatrical storytelling, the social science of language, and applied behavior science to help professionals speak with purpose, presence, and influence.
A lifelong performer with roots in music, theater, and improvisation, Rebecca transforms communication challenges into engaging stories, memorable characters, and actionable tools. She’s passionate about strengthening team dynamics through the skills that matter most: listening, presenting, facilitating conversations, and creating Voice Equity, equal opportunity for contribution.
Her fascination with voice began early, singing before she could speak. That passion evolved into a career producing and directing hundreds of audio and video projects, including audiobooks, commercials, and podcasts. Today, she helps professionals and teams find their authentic voice and expand their influence in meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations.
Rebecca is President of the National Speakers Association Northwest and a member of VASTA.
