“You are your most powerful when you speak from who you truly are.” -Dia Bondi In part 1 of this 2 part series, leadership communications coach, keynote speaker, and author of Ask Like An Auctioneer, Dia Bondi shares how bookkeepers can unlock their full potential by discovering and owning their true voice. In this interview, you’ll learn...

• Why your authentic voice matters more than polished words
• How to build trust & attract better clients through clear communication
• What strategic asking can do for your pricing, positioning, and confidence

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Time Stamp 02:22 – From fitness coach to leadership communicator 04:24 – The bold ask that launched her career 04:53 – Coaching Olympic bids & global leaders 06:16 – Helping speakers build trust under pressure 07:41 – Why trust is the real outcome of communication 09:57 – Your voice matters more than the words 12:05 – Claim your voice, don’t invent it 13:57 – How a sabbatical led to auctioneering 15:55 – Turning auctions into impact & insight 17:18 – Asking big means risking “no” 19:08 – “No” is where real value lives 21:09 – Entering the Zone of Freaking Out (ZFO) 23:17 – Stretch the ask, gain more 24:27 – Ask for clients, influence & balance 26:11 – More things to ask for, starting now 26:38 – Preview of Part 2: Find your leadership voice