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Weird is Good: Eric’s Journey to Authenticity
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What if embracing your quirks could be the key to unlocking your true potential?
In this episode, Lauri sits down with visionary leader Eric Ayers to explore his transformative journey from a habitual people-pleaser to an authentic speaker, passionate about sparking moments of transformation.
Eric shares the early influences that shaped his voice, the challenges of conforming to expectations, and the breakthrough moments that reignited his connection to his true self. Together, Lauri and Eric dive into the profound impact of mindfulness, self-awareness, and shifting perspectives on personal growth and speaking with soulful authenticity.
TAKEAWAYS:
1. Early Influences Shape Our Voice
2. Awareness is Powerful: Once we identify the masks we wear in life and on stage we can remove them.
3. Shifting Perspectives Shifts Energy: Simple questions can catalyze transformation.
4. Authenticity is a Superpower: Reconnecting with your true self can improve relationships, career, and personal fulfillment.
5. Weirdness is a Sign of Growth: Unfamiliar feelings are a sign of transformation and progress.
6. Gratitude is a Future-Focused Power: It allows us to embody future possibilities in the present.
7. Give Yourself Permission to Be YOU: When you do, you’ll help create space for others to explore their truth and create a ripple effect of transformation.
Connect with Eric:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ayers-emc2
emccoaching.me
https://user.zant.app/provider/profile/Eric_Ayers
Join me for the next Soulful Speaking Immersion and take this soul-stirring transformative approach to speaking into your body and out into the world.
https://voice-matters.com/soulful-speaking/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
Thank you so much for listening!
Take the free quiz and learn which Soul Sucker™ you need to release to free your voice: https://voice-matters.com/soul-sucker-quiz/
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Chapters
1. Navigating Voice and Authenticity (00:00:00)
2. Alignment in Life and Speaking (00:06:04)
3. Self-Discovery (00:11:13)
4. Eric’s Perspective Shift: From "Don’t Want" to "Do Want" (00:28:23)
5. Embrace Your Weirdness (00:29:54)
6. Ubuntu and Stories of Connection (00:39:51)
7. Pivot Pivot Closing Questions (00:45:04)
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