Why your voice is your signature sound | Mahlodi Kgatle | TEDxLytteltonWomen
How many of us cringe at the idea of replaying our voice notes because the act will force us into voice confrontation? Psychologically, this phenomenon is the cognitive dissonance between how we think we sound, and how we really sound, which affects our confidence to express ourselves, to foster genuine connections and to impact our societies.
In this talk, I will show how the voice is not just an interaction of physiological body parts but a mesmerising dance between anatomy, experience, and identity, creating not just any sound but your signature sound.
By the end of this talk, you will be moved to love your signature sound and use it intentionally to co-create destiny. Mahlodi Kgatle is a young leader devoted to harnessing the transformative power of communication to empower individuals, organizations, and communities. As the founder of Speakingdom, a company dedicated to unlocking human potential through strategic communication, Mahlodi believes this can solve some of our world’s most pressing challenges. She is a talented, award-winning orator, praised for her elite ability to leverage her expertise, education, and experience to guide others in using their voices to create community change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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