How can voice messages boost your personal brand?

1 Choose the right medium

Not all voice messages are created equal. Depending on your purpose, audience, and message, you might want to choose between different mediums, such as phone calls, voicemails, voice notes, or podcasts. For example, if you want to follow up with a client after a meeting, a phone call might be more personal and effective than a voicemail. If you want to share a quick update or feedback with a colleague, a voice note might be more convenient and engaging than an email. If you want to establish yourself as an authority or a thought leader in your field, a podcast might be more suitable and impactful than a blog post.

2 Prepare and practice

Before you record or send a voice message, it is important to prepare and practice what you are going to say. You don't want to sound unprepared, rambling, or unclear. You want to sound confident, concise, and coherent. To do that, you should have a clear goal, a main point, and a call to action for your voice message. You should also rehearse your voice message out loud, preferably in front of a mirror or a recorder, and listen to how you sound. Pay attention to your tone, pace, volume, and pronunciation, and make adjustments as needed.

3 Be professional and polite

When leaving voice messages, it's important to be professional and polite in order to convey respect, courtesy, and appreciation. To do this, start with an appropriate greeting and introduce yourself and your purpose. Depending on the context and the relationship, use either formal or informal language, avoiding slang, jargon, or filler words. Apologize if you are interrupting or inconveniencing someone and express gratitude or interest if someone has done something for you or offered you something. Finally, provide your contact information and invite a response.

4 Show your personality and value

To boost your personal brand with voice messages, you should showcase your personality and value. Use your natural voice and style, injecting humor, emotion, or enthusiasm if appropriate. Share personal anecdotes, stories, or insights if relevant and highlight your strengths, skills, or achievements if applicable. Offer some value, advice, or solutions if possible and ask questions, feedback, or opinions if appropriate. By following these tips, you can use voice messages to communicate more effectively, connect more authentically, and create more opportunities.

5 Here’s what else to consider

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