# 413 | 3 ways to instantly sound more authoritative when you speak Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-speaking-up-743556/413-3-ways-to-instantly-sound-more-authoritative-when-you-speak Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-speaking-up-743556/413-3-ways-to-instantly-sound-more-authoritative-when-you-speak.md Podcast: [The Art of Speaking Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-speaking-up-743556) Published: 2026-04-28T01:11:35+00:00 Episode link: https://jessicanguzik.podbean.com/e/413-sound-like-a-leader-a-step-by-step-guide-to-projecting-authority-when-you-speak/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yuk8i9dm76x4u2te/413_3_Party_Triangle8mu3g.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-art-of-speaking-up-743556/episodes/413-3-ways-to-instantly-sound-more-authoritative-when-you-speak Duration seconds: 859 ## Resource Want to sound more confident, credible, and authoritative when you speak at work? In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple but powerful communication framework called the three-party triangle - a tool that will instantly elevate how you come across in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations. Most professionals focus only on the topic they’re speaking about. But if you want to build executive presence and be seen as a leader, you need to do more than just share information. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to communicate with more authority at work How to position your ideas strategically How to get recognition for your work (without feeling awkward or “braggy”) How to speak with confidence in meetings and leadership settings A simple framework to improve executive communication instantly If you’ve ever felt overlooked, struggled to speak up, or wanted to sound more confident and impactful in your role – this will give you a clear, practical way to do it. Download the free Bias to Action Worksheet (linked below) to start leading meetings more confidently: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-art-of-speaking-up-743556/episodes/413-3-ways-to-instantly-sound-more-authoritative-when-you-speak/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-speaking-up-743556/413-3-ways-to-instantly-sound-more-authoritative-when-you-speak.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.