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129. Be Seen, Be Heard: Building Confidence, Credibility & Presence with Beverly Chambers and Dr. Belinda McMahon

August 07, 2025 • Sue Kennedy and Catherine James • Episode 129

In this episode of the Full of Words podcast, CJ and Sue are joined by Beverly Chambers, career strategist and communication expert, and Dr. Belinda McMahon, vocal communication coach and voice science specialist. Together, they share the inspiration behind their collaborative program Be Seen, Be Heard, designed to help professionals enhance their presence, confidence, and communication skills.

Drawing on their combined expertise, Beverly and Belinda explore the subtle yet powerful ways in which voice, body language, and personal style impact how we are perceived — often within milliseconds. They highlight the importance of intention, authenticity, and awareness when showing up in personal or professional settings.

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Beverly and Belinda are hosting a free one-hour webinar, Strategic Speaking: Matching Message, Tone & Audience. This is a great opportunity to experience their approach firsthand and gain practical tools you can apply immediately.

Highlights:

(01:19) How Be Seen, Be Heard began: from conference connection to collaborative program
(04:45) Understanding personal branding and first impressions
(07:26) Why visual presence creates immediate judgments — and how to shape them with intention
(12:25) Style identity and authenticity: dressing to reflect who you are, not who you think you should be
(19:04) The disconnect between competence and delivery — and how to bridge it
(22:47) The power of pauses and vocal emphasis in shifting meaning and tone
(31:00) The neuroscience of connection: how aligned communication creates shared understanding

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Catherine James Links:

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