🎙️ Weekly Insight #39: When “YO!” Says It All
Last week, I stood in front of a room full of business analysts and asked them to shout.
Not present a chart. Not define a requirement. Just… shout. “YO!”
And they did.
What followed surprised me—not because the moment worked, but because of how deeply it landed.
Across the two sessions I offered in Copenhagen and Utrecht, participants described the experience in a range of ways: energizing, unexpected, joyful, grounding, even unforgettable. Some said it helped them reconnect with their breath and body in a way they hadn’t in years. Others shared that it shifted their perspective on communication—not just in terms of what they say, but how they say it. A few told me they’d never considered the voice as part of their professional toolkit before—but now, they wouldn’t leave it out.
Several reflected that the session helped them feel more empowered, more present, or more confident to speak with clarity and intention. Some were surprised to discover how physical their voice really is—how it lives in the diaphragm, rides on breath, and lands with presence. One person even described the transformation as “A1”—a little shorthand that says it all.
What struck me most was how deeply this idea resonated: that how we speak matters just as much as what we say. That our voice—our literal vibration in the world—is not something extra. It’s central. It’s how we carry authority, make connection, and invite clarity.
This is something I’ve explored in earlier reflections:
How tone and breath shape not only how others hear us, but how we feel ourselves (Weekly Insight #32)
How vocal intention is tied to emotional intelligence and leadership (Weekly Insight #34)
And how voice becomes a pillar, not a performance (Weekly Insight #35)
These sessions offered live proof of those ideas in action. The feedback wasn’t just kind—it was revealing. People left thinking more deliberately and with gratitude about this gift we all carry. The voice as a calling card. A bridge. A vibration that touches others in ways we often underestimate.
Much of what I shared comes directly through the quiet teachings of those who shaped my thinking: Margaret Harshaw, Giovanni Battista Lamperti, and Frank Sinatra. Though from different times and temperaments, they all taught—in their own way—that voice is not just technique. It’s intention, attention, and soul. I’m grateful to have carried a bit of their wisdom into the room that day.
And that’s what these insights are about.
Not performance. Not polish. But presence. Connection. And using the one instrument we all carry to reach others with clarity and intention.
If something in these reflections sparks something in you—or if you'd like to revisit what came before—you can find the full series at dyavwithelias.blogspot.com. Each post is a step toward exploring your authentic voice—whether you're onstage sharing your ideas, at home communicating, or showing up for your day at work. And if there’s a topic you’d like to explore more deeply, or a question about how these ideas show up in your own life or work, I’d love to hear it. Let’s keep shaping this conversation together.
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Until next time,
Keep breathing.
Keep listening.
And yes—don’t be afraid to shout “YO!”
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