{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70/6a55e9f33f3beee86715c316?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Communicate Your Needs In Business | Amira Quaye","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70/1784015219965-0a36fd8c-4f29-4480-9ac2-41a8f4d91015.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with communication expert Amira Quaye to unpack why so many women struggle to hold their own in high-stakes rooms. </p><p><br></p><p>From being labelled \"bossy\" versus \"headstrong\" to the exhaustion of over-explaining and the quiet friction between male and female language.&nbsp;</p><p>Amira breaks down how to unlearn old habits, reduce filler words, reframe your email language, and navigate difficult conversations without shrinking. Plus, her six fundamentals of communication for finding your voice in any environment.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>Owning your voice in high-stakes rooms; why women get labelled \"bossy\", and how to hold your own without shrinking</li><li>Unlearning old habits, over-explaining, filler words, and the tension between male vs female language</li><li>Reframing your written communication by stripping apologetic language from emails and finding authority</li><li>Navigating difficult conversations and managing the feelings that come with confrontation in both personal and professional life</li><li>Amira's six fundamentals of communication for finding and projecting your voice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever struggled to find your voice and speak your truth, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>We Are Ladies Who Launch!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Amira</p><p>01:08 What is a Communication Expert?</p><p>06:01 Understanding your communication style</p><p>12:12 Unlearning Needs and Emotions</p><p>14:58 Why We Over Explain&nbsp;</p><p>19:50 Male vs Female communication stigmas</p><p>24:23 Filler Words and Rephrasing Your tone on email</p><p>31:57 Holding Your Own in a room</p><p>38:00 Handling Awkward Silences</p><p>40:43 Why We Avoid Conflict</p><p>44:23 How to approach Difficult Conversations&nbsp;</p><p>49:03 Assertive vs Defensive</p><p>52:09 Difficult Talk No Nos</p><p>57:03 Amira’s 6 Communication Fundamentals</p><p>01:03:48 Top Communication Tip</p><p>01:05:32 Wrap Up</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch.</p><p><br></p><p>#AD Powered by @starlingbankapp</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW AMIRA&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@the_communicationexpert\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@the_communicationexpert</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/</p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch</p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rochelle Humes"}