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Rebecca P. Murray, CVP
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Bio:
Rebecca P. Murray is an award-winning speaker and communication strategist who blends applied behavior science, technology, and theater to help professionals showcase their shine. Through her company, Showcase Your Shine, she equips leaders, teams, and organizations to elevate their message and presence in conversations, meetings, and presentations.
Rebecca’s background spans vocal performance, audio-visual production, and leadership training. From her studio, she has recorded and mastered hundreds of projects for radio, television, podcasts, and audiobooks. She also draws on her extensive experience as a performer and edutainer to deliver engaging, interactive sessions that resonate with diverse audiences—from Human Resource Professionals to women in construction and manufacturing to leaders in technology and professional associations.
Her signature programs—such as The Sound of Influence: Elevate Your Leadership Voice, Build Your Bridge to Influence, and Master the Art of Elegant Interruption—empower participants to strengthen their vocal presence, practice voice equity, and communicate with clarity and impact.
In recognition of her excellence on stage and leadership ability, Rebecca was named the 2025 National Speakers Association Speaker Showcase Winner and Member of the Year. She is a trusted partner to organizations including SHRM, PNAA, NAWIC, AGC, WIM, and Master Builders, and an advocate for developing confident communicators through community initiatives, including Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Above all, Rebecca believes every voice is a unique instrument of influence—and she is passionate about helping others use theirs to lead, connect, and inspire.
Speaking Topics:
Master the Art of Elegant Interruption: Your Path to Conversational Influence
Whether in meetings, networking events, or casual conversations, we’ve all been there—trapped in the verbal crossfire of someone who doesn’t know when to stop. Chronic overtalkers can derail discussions, stifle collaboration, and drain the clock.
In this fast-paced, interactive session, learn to use your voice as a tool of influence—assertive yet approachable—to interrupt with confidence, kindness, and purpose. Gain practical phrases and vocal strategies to distill discussions, redirect overtalkers, include quieter voices, and keep conversations focused, inclusive, and on track. Walk away ready to make networking and meetings more productive and effective.
Takeaways:
- Develop awareness and agency to manage overtalkers
- Advocate for self and others, creating space for quieter voices
- Facilitate meetings to keep discussions focused, inclusive, and on track
- Interrupt with finesse while maintaining rapport and connection
- Develop Voice Equity awareness to shift from monologue to dialogue
- Bonus Skill: Learn how to train a ’splainer (often referred to as mansplaining)
The Sound of Influence: Elevate Your Leadership Voice
If your voice gets tuned out, your ideas may never land. That means missed opportunities, diminished influence, and stalled leadership growth.
The good news? With slight adjustments in tone, pitch, and pace, you can command attention, project authority, and elevate your leadership presence.
In this interactive session, explore the nuances of human voice and its impact on influence in the workplace. Drawing on insights from evolutionary science, scientific studies, and voice samples from world leaders, you’ll learn practical techniques for controlling and enhancing your voice when it matters most. Elevate your influence and transform your workplace connections through the power of your voice!
Be inspired to:
- Discover the unique qualities that make voices influential.
- Identify vocal mannerisms that can undermine your credibility.
- Practice proven techniques to enhance your vocal presence.
- Dial in your ‘credibility sweet spot’ and learn to access it consistently.
- Learn 3 essentials for maintaining vocal health and vitality.
Speaking Topics
- Master the Art of Elegant Interruption
- The Sound of Influence: Elevate Your Leadership Voice
