World Voice Day – which annually takes place on April 16th, which is the release date of this podcast episode – invites us to reflect on the impact, influence and even health of our voice.

In this episode, we’re exploring the definition, origin, historical milestones, and global purpose of World Voice Day, examining how a health-focused initiative evolves into a broader cultural movement centered on expression and agency.

We’re furthermore analyzing what it truly means to ‘use your voice’ as a woman in technology, identifying five persistent challenges that shape professional visibility, credibility, and advancement. Drawing on research from McKinsey & Company, LeanIn.Org, academic literature on gender and communication, and expert commentary on assertiveness and workplace recognition, we’re examining the structural and interpersonal dynamics that influence how your voice is perceived and valued.

We’re then outlining 10 intentional, strategic action steps that empower you, goddess, to leverage your voice to achieve your career goals. This episode connects vocal health, executive presence, communication strategy, and leadership psychology into one cohesive framework for influence.

If this episode resonates with you, Goddess, I’m inviting you to share your perspective and your lived experience through the contact form linked in the general podcast description. Your voice enriches our community conversation.

REFERENCES

• American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) (n.d.) ‘World Voice Day’. Available at: https://worldvoiceday.org/
• Babcock, L. and Laschever, S. (2003) Women Don’t Ask. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
• Eagly, A.H. and Karau, S.J. (2002) ‘Role congruity theory of prejudice toward female leaders’, Psychological Review, 109(3), pp. 573–598.
• HERC (n.d.) ‘How Women Can Create Visibility and Recognition in the Workplace’. Available at: https://www.hercjobs.org/
• HR Future (n.d.) ‘Why Women Should Take Advantage of Career Conversations’. Available at: https://www.hrfuture.net/
• Katiamelazzi.com (n.d.) ‘Being Assertive at Work’. Available at: https://www.katiamelazzi.com/
• LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company (2023) Women in the Workplace 2023.
• World Voice Day (n.d.) ‘History of World Voice Day’. Available at: https://worldvoiceday.org/