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LEADERSHIP VOICE SELF-ASSESSMENT

Before a big talk, your instinct is to...
Rehearse the exact wording until it's nearly memorized
Sit quietly and center yourself, saying little to anyone
Pace, move, talk it out loud, get the energy flowing
When a question catches you off guard, you...
Feel a flash of anxiety about deviating from the plan
Pause for a long beat before answering, even if it feels awkward
Jump in with energy and figure out the answer as you go
Your team would most likely describe your communication style as...
Precise and buttoned-up
Measured and hard to read
Enthusiastic and fast-moving
In a room that's gone quiet or skeptical, you tend to...
Double down on your prepared material
Wait them out, trusting the silence
Ramp up energy to try to shift the mood
When you watch a recording of yourself speaking, what bothers you most?
Small imperfections — a stumble, a filler word, an off script moment
How little presence or warmth comes through
How much you talk versus how much space you leave for others
Your biggest fear walking into a high-stakes conversation is...
Being caught unprepared or looking unpolished
Not being taken seriously or fading into the background
Losing the room's attention or energy
When someone disagrees with you publicly, your first move is...
Mentally reference what you'd planned to say
Go quiet and consider before responding
Respond quickly, often with energy or humor
Colleagues who trust you most say it's because you...
Are always thorough and reliable
Are steady and rarely reactive
Are engaging and make things feel alive
If you had to give a talk with zero prep time, you'd feel...
Very uncomfortable — you rely on preparation
Fine, but would speak less than usual
Fine, and would probably speak more than usual
What do you most want people to feel after you speak?
That you were credible and correct
That you were calm and trustworthy
That they were inspired and energized
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