Powerful communication isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room — it’s about understanding how your brain, body, and beliefs shape the way you speak. When you know how to tap into those internal systems, you can communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence in any situation.
In this Business Essentials webinar (formerly Women Lead), Katharine D´Amico, Ph.D., Professor in Communication Strategy & Applied Neuroscience at ESADE Business & Law School, and an expert on gender dynamics in language breaks down the neuroscience behind powerful communication. She explains why certain messages resonate, how stress affects your delivery, and what you can do to speak with more authority — without changing who you are.
If you’ve ever struggled to assert yourself, felt overlooked in meetings, or wanted to strengthen your executive presence, this session offers practical, research-backed tools to elevate your voice.
Watch the Webinar Replay
Download the Discussion Guide
Use this guide to reflect on your communication habits — or to spark a conversation with colleagues, your ERG, or a peer circle.
The guide includes prompts and exercises to help you identify your communication patterns, understand the science behind powerful speaking, and apply these insights to real workplace scenarios.
What You’ll Learn
Dr. D'Amico blends psychology, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you communicate with intention. In the webinar, she explores:
- How your brain reacts under pressure — and how to stay grounded
- The science behind vocal tone, pacing, and presence
- Why self‑doubt shows up in your communication (and how to interrupt it)
- Techniques to speak with clarity and conviction
- How to communicate powerfully without sacrificing empathy or authenticity
Her approach helps you understand not just what to say, but how to say it in a way that lands.
Keep the Conversation Going
This session is ideal for group viewing. Encourage colleagues or ERG members to watch together and use the discussion guide to deepen the conversation around communication, confidence, and influence.
Additional resources
- The Different Words We Use to Describe Male and Female Leaders (Harvard Business Review)
- The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why (Harvard Business Review)
- The Myth of The Nice Girl by Fran Hauser
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