The Power of the Pause: Unlocking Authentic Communication with Kim Boudreau Smith
✂️ Episode 3 [Full Episode LIVE January 28th!]: In this episode of The Delegation Power Series, Jenna Spencer interviews Kim Boudreau Smith, CEO & Founder of Her Bold Voice and Jenna’s personal communication coach, who empowers leaders to speak more effectively. Kim’s approach is an organic process tailored to each individual, helping them discover and embrace their most authentic selves.
Key Takeaways:
- Authentic Communication: While the word “authentic” gets used frequently, Kim helps clients truly embody it—sometimes even encouraging humor and silliness to unlock their natural voice.
- The Power of the Pause: Kim teaches the importance of pausing while speaking. Jenna shares how implementing this transformed her approach—allowing her to slow down, take a breath, and deliver speeches with greater clarity and impact.
- For visionaries who get nervous, anxious, or passionate, the pause allows the brain and mouth to sync, preventing filler words that dilute the message.
- Pausing before key points ensures the message resonates deeply with the audience.
- Visualization in Speaking: Kim encourages leaders to visualize their thinking and visualize their speaking to remain intentional, grounded, and effective in their delivery.
Kim concludes that intentional pauses and authentic expression not only elevate communication but also strengthen leadership impact—whether in team discussions, public talks, or TED Talks.
Kim Boudreau Smith
CEO & Founder, Her Bold Voice
Kim Boudreau Smith is the go-to expert for professionals ready to elevate their communication confidence and take their presence—and profitability—to the next level. As an executive and leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker, Kim empowers high-performing leaders to CLAIM THEIR BOLD VOICE and show up with unwavering confidence.
Kim’s passion lies in helping individuals manage their critical internal voice, enabling them to speak with authenticity and truly connect with their audiences. She believes that when leaders overcome self-doubt and communicate from a place of genuine conviction, they don’t just deliver messages—they call people to action and inspire meaningful change.
Kim’s journey from leading high-volume sales teams in corporate America to becoming a communication coach is rooted in her own experience of staying silent to avoid being labeled or judged. After decades of faking it, she made a powerful shift to not only change her own life but to inspire others to confidently claim their seat at the table.
A pioneer in her field, Kim was the first person to create and launch an internet radio station, Bold Radio, and she’s a recognized leader in fitness, having owned a thriving company and developed successful programs. She’s also a co-author of several Amazon bestselling books and is a certified Step into Your Moxie® Speak Up and Influence Facilitator.
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