What if the biggest thing affecting your relationships, leadership, and communication isn't what you're saying...but how you're breathing?
In this episode, Anne sits down with speaker, facilitator, and communication expert Hilary Blair (hilaryblairspeaks.com), creator of the Fruitful Friction® framework, to explore the surprising connection between breath, voice, trust, and human connection. Drawing from decades in theater and corporate leadership development, Hilary reveals why your voice is a giant "poker tell" and how small shifts in breath and awareness can dramatically change the way people experience you.
If you've ever struggled with difficult conversations, workplace conflict, executive presence, or feeling truly heard, this episode is packed with practical wisdom.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
- Why your voice communicates trust before you even speak the words
- How breath affects confidence, connection, and emotional regulation
- The difference between being vulnerable and being available
- Why "take a deep breath" may be terrible advice...and what to do instead
- How tone, vowels, consonants, and vocal habits influence relationships
Want more from Hilary?
- HilaryBlairSpeaks.com
- ArticulateRC.com
Hilary Blair is a dynamic speaker, facilitator and CEO of ARTiculate: Real&Clear. She’s the creator of Fruitful Friction®, a framework redefining tension as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and trust. Blending her background as a professional actor with deep expertise in communication and executive presence, Hilary helps leaders stay in conversation when it matters most. Her work equips teams to engage authentically, communicate clearly, and use friction to gain traction for growth.
Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.
