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Learn moreA big think, conversation-changing book, full of practical advice, about how women can learn to claim the power of their voices in the workplace and at home, and what needs to change so they can finally be heard.
From the Supreme Court to the conference room to the classroom, women find themselves interrupted much more often than their male counterparts. Worse, a 2015 Yale University study revealed that women executives who spoke more often than their peers were rated 14% less competent, while male executives who did the same thing did enjoyed a 10% competency bump. And a 2016 study from USC found women account for only a third of speaking roles in top U.S. movies.
Itās undeniable: womenās voices arenāt being heardāat work, at home, in every facet of their lives. The fault lies not with women, but in a culture that seeks to silence womenās voices. However, there are skills every woman can harness to understand her own voice and learn how to use it with confidence.
With Outspoken, Veronica Rueckertāa Peabody Award-winning former host at Wisconsin Public Radio, trained opera singer, and communications expertāteaches women to speak with the confidence, clarity, and authority that will get them heard. Outspoken provides readers with the insight, guidance, and encouragement they need to use their voice to successfully communicate in meetings, around the dinner table, and during future political debates.
Written with a warm and engaging tone, brimming with practical advice and accessible stories, Outspoken is a substantive yet entertaining analysis of why most malesāand many femalesādonāt grant women the power to speak. Most importantly, it includes solutions for change. Positive, confident and supportive, this welcome and much need guide will help reshape the world and make it better for womenāand for everyone.
Veronica Rueckert is a Peabody Award-winning communications expert. At Veronica Rueckert Coaching, she delivers keynotes, conducts workshops and works with clients to help them discover the full power of their voices and bring joy to the act of speaking. She was a founding host of Wisconsin Public Radio's statewide news magazineĀ Central Time, senior producer and contributor onĀ Public Radio International'sĀ To the Best of Our Knowledge,Ā and host of the arts and culture programĀ The Veronica Rueckert Show. She currently leads media training and national media outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Veronica Rueckert is a Peabody Award-winning communications expert. At Veronica Rueckert Coaching, she delivers keynotes, conducts workshops and works with clients to help them discover the full power of their voices and bring joy to the act of speaking. She was a founding host of Wisconsin Public Radio's statewide news magazineĀ Central Time, senior producer and contributor onĀ Public Radio International'sĀ To the Best of Our Knowledge,Ā and host of the arts and culture programĀ The Veronica Rueckert Show. She currently leads media training and national media outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.