Impact Through Voice

About Impact Through Voice

The Impact Through Voice Podcast is packed with actional step-by-step tips to find and develop your confident and compelling speaking voice and use it to share meaningful messages with the world, build your authority, and grow your business. Whether you're a budding speaker, a seasoned podcaster, a coach, an influencer or someone simply looking to improve their communication skills, this podcast is your guide to getting your voice heard. Join world-renowned voice and communication skills coach and professional speaker Lisa Hugo as she explores the art of effective communication and storytelling. In each episode, you'll gain practical tips, actionable strategies, and inspiring insights from industry experts and individuals who have successfully used their voices to make a difference. How do I overcome stage fright? How can I keep my audiences engaged? How can I tell riveting stories? How can I be better on camera? How can I leave a legacy? And one very important question, can I use my voice to build a profitable business? From mastering the mechanics of vocal delivery to infusing your messages with emotion and authenticity, host Lisa Hugo covers a spectrum of topics designed to elevate your communication game and your success. Your voice matters, and Impact Through Voice is here to help you unlock its potential. Along with sharing her best-kept secrets that she has used to tune 1000s of voices, Lisa interviews top people in their industry who are making a difference in the world with the power of their voice. Tune in weekly to gain the confidence, skills, and motivation you need to amplify your message and leave a lasting impact. The Impact Through Voice community is growing every day and now it's YOUR TURN to hear from the experts, get inspired, and get your voice heard.

Publisher

Lisa Hugo

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Dec 2023

Latest episode

2 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Apr 2026

   How Giving Away Everything Built a Multi-Million Subscriber Channel

   In this episode of Impact Through Voice, Lisa Hugo sits down with Unmesh Dinda, the visionary behind the massive YouTube channel PiXimperfect. With over 5 million subscribers, Unmesh has mastered the art of teaching complex Photoshop techniques to a global audience. But beyond the technical skills, Unmesh's success is rooted in a deep philosophy of giving value without strings attached and the meticulous use of audio to keep an audience engaged. Unmesh shares his journey from an eight-year-old playing with Photoshop to speaking on the world's largest stages, like the 1 Billion Followers Summit. We dive into how he developed his accent-free speaking style, his "chaotic" but effective content creation process, and why he believes every creator must find their unique "gift" to truly stand out. Key Takeaways: Audio is Everything: Why high-quality audio is more important than video quality for audience retention in long-form content. The "Value First" Philosophy: The secret to building a loyal community is providing full value without hiding the "good stuff" behind a paywall. Developing Your Voice: How Unmesh developed his clear, accent-free English through "putting in the reps" and the influence of audiobooks. The 100-Video Rule: Why you should focus on creating 50–100 pieces of content before worrying about analytics or perfection. Finding Your Gift: The difference between talent and a "gift," and how to identify what you naturally do better than anyone else. Introvert to Public Speaker: Practical tips for overcoming stage fright, including the "mingle with the audience" technique. Timestamps: [01:40] Why high-quality audio is more critical for retention than high-end visuals. [03:05] How Unmesh developed his clear, accent-free speaking style through practice. [06:25] The philosophy of giving value with no strings attached to build true authority. [12:10] Lessons from MKBHD: Why you must prioritize volume and "reps" in the beginning. [18:10] The "Best Friend" technique for speaking naturally and comfortably to a camera. [26:10] How listening to audiobooks and mimicking mentors can refine your vocal delivery. [30:00] How to identify your unique "gift" rather than just chasing viral trends. [33:20] Why the title and thumbnail should be finalized before you ever hit record. [47:20] An introvert's guide to public speaking and managing nerves on big stages. [51:40] Essential advice for new creators: Focus on sustainability over immediate income. Connect with Unmesh Dinda: YouTube: PiXimperfect Instagram: @piximperfect Ready to find your voice? If you want to learn how to use your voice to build your brand and attract clients on autopilot, join The Influential Voice Accelerator Program. We help you master the power of presentations and YouTube to grow your business. https://lisahugo.com/tiv-details Full shownotes can be found here: www.lisahugo.com/ Visit our podcast page and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes www.lisahugo.com/podcast

2. 

   12 Feb 2026

   Using Your Voice to Build Brands & Million‑Dollar Businesses

   From The Apprentice boardroom to building and exiting multiple businesses, Richard Woods has used his voice to create real‑world impact — for himself and for hundreds of entrepreneurs. In this episode of Impact Through Voice, I sit down in the Dubai studio with Richard to unpack how he's: Grown, scaled, and sold several businesses (including a plumbing company he ran without ever touching a boiler) Built a fast‑growing outsourcing company, Sprint VA, scaling from 3 to 167 VAs in just 18 months Leveraged Africa as an underused outsourcing powerhouse to help business owners keep their phones ringing and inboxes pinging Turned his TV appearance on The Apprentice UK into a platform for personal brand, opportunity, and media work Recovered from a real‑time "freeze" on stage and what it taught him about preparation, courage, and being human on camera You'll hear Richard and Lisa dive into: Why your elevator pitch can change everything — and how to craft one that actually makes people care The trap of doing everything yourself and how to step into the million‑dollar CEO role Richard's 13‑week LinkedIn content system that keeps you visible without burning out The power of story, emotion, and vulnerability in business communication How to transition from one‑to‑one work to one‑to‑many impact, without losing connection If you're an entrepreneur, coach, or expert who knows you need to use your voice more boldly — on stage, online, or on LinkedIn — this conversation will give you both the inspiration and the strategy to step up and stand out. Listen now to discover how to: Pitch yourself without feeling "too big for your boots" Turn your expertise into leveraged offers and scalable programs Build a personal brand that attracts clients, opportunities, and collaboration 🎙️ Impact Through Voice — empowering you to use your voice to change your life, your business, and the lives of others. SHOWNOTES: 02:57 The Importance of a Good Pitch 08:28 The Apprentice Experience 17:05 The Power of Storytelling in Business 26:59 Struggling with the Pitch 29:01 Handling Brain Freeze Moments 31:18 The Apprentice Experience 33:42 Business Ventures and Lessons Learned 36:24 Transition to Coaching and COVID Impact 38:50 Building a Scalable Coaching Business 45:23 LinkedIn Strategies for Personal Branding 51:37 Recommended Reads for Entrepreneurs

3. 

   18 Dec 2025

   You Were Born A Great Speaker: Reclaiming Your Authentic Voice With Eric Edmeades

   In this episode of Impact Through Voice, I sit down with world‑class speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur Eric Edmeades to dismantle some of the biggest myths about public speaking, confidence and authenticity. Eric has shared stages with Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, and is one of Mindvalley's most highly‑rated speakers and trainers. But he wasn't always confident on stage – in fact, he stayed terrified of public speaking well into his thirties. Together, we dive into how you can reclaim the powerful voice you were born with, and use it to grow your career, business and influence – whether you're an aspiring speaker, a coach, or a corporate executive. 🔑 In this episode, you'll discover: What truly makes a great speaker (and why "polish" isn't the answer) How school, parenting and corporate culture condition you to play small and conform Why saying "I'm so nervous" is often a subtle way of seeking sympathy – and how it undermines your authority The difference between fear and excitement, and how to reframe what you feel before you speak How to handle it when you blank out on stage – including a simple line that brings the audience onto your team Why public speaking is the #1 career superpower for executives and leaders Storytelling vs. fact‑telling: why audiences remember stories and forget data Eric's "Rembrandts in the Attic" approach to finding powerful stories in your own life How to build a story journal you can draw from for talks, presentations and content How AI can help you map your stories and build talks faster – without losing authenticity The key idea: "If you want the audience to feel, you have to feel." Whether you want to command a boardroom, deliver a TEDx talk, or become a highly‑paid professional speaker, this conversation will help you see your voice – and your potential – in a whole new way. 🎁 Free Gift from Eric: Discover Your Impact Profile Eric has created a powerful free assessment to help you understand your impact profile – the way you naturally create influence and value as a speaker, leader or coach. 👉 Take the free test here: https://impactdynamics.net (https://impactdynamics.net) You'll learn: Your natural impact style Your strengths, shadows and blind spots How to structure your business, content and team around your unique way of creating impact ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:56 – Intro – You were born a great speaker 01:45 – What actually makes a great speaker? (It's not what you think) 02:41 – How school and family teach us to shrink our voice 11:23 – The "I'm so nervous" sympathy trap and why it's NOT authentic 21:10 – Fear, excitement and what your body is really doing on stage 26:52 – What to do when you forget what you were going to say 31:38 – Corporate speaking: why conformity is killing your influence 34:10 – Public speaking as the ultimate career accelerant for executives 39:20 – Stories vs facts: why audiences remember stories 34:31 – The oxygen mask story and how to use stories in corporate talks 45:04 – "Rembrandts in the Attic": how to find your most powerful stories 49:23 – Using AI and a story journal to build your speaking library 57:43 – How to make your audience feel (and why that changes everything) 58:39 – Eric's impact profile test and final words on using your voice 🔗 Connect with Eric Edmeades Impact Profile Test: https://impactdynamics.net Instagram: @ericedmeades 🔗 Connect with Lisa Hugo I'm Lisa Hugo, a professional performer turned voice and communication coach, obsessed with helping you find your voice so you can be seen as an authority, grow your business, and build a life on your terms. Instagram: Lisa Hugo Official Facebook: Lisa Hugo Official Coaching & programs: https://lisahugo.com ❤️ Enjoying the podcast? If you've reached the end of this episode, it means you're enjoying the show – and that means the world to me. Follow / Subscribe to Impact Through Voice so you never miss an episode Leave a rating and review – it truly helps us reach more people and change more lives through voice Screenshot this episode, share it on Instagram or Facebook, and tag me at @lisahugoofficial so I can say a personal thank you and reshare your post Keep using your voice to create impact – in your own life, and in the lives of others.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Engagement

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