{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 169: Your Voice is Powerful: Unlocking Leadership &amp; Authentic Communication w\/ Cristina Costa","description":"WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE  SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER  BE INCREDIBLE STARTER PACK Pick up IncrediPaul merch &amp;nbsp; Dive into a conversation that sparks truth, resilience, and the unstoppable force of authentic leadership. Cristina Costa shares her journey from immigrant, student, and coach to empowering others through the art of communication, especially in a world dominated by AI and societal upheaval. This episode isn\u2019t just about speaking \u2014 it\u2019s about owning your power, breaking barriers, and making your voice matter. &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH CRISTINA Email:cristina@ccostacoaching.com Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cristina-nicole-costa-\/ Sign up for a 30 Minute Career Empowerment Call: https:\/\/calendly.com\/cristina_costa_coaching\/free-1-hour-career-empowerment-coaching-call-clone?month=2026-06 Check out the SpeakerGym Community: https:\/\/www.speakergym.live\/ speak31.com &amp;nbsp; DISCUSSION TOPICS  Cristina Costa\u2019s background as a bilingual, immigrant woman breaking into the tech and leadership space How effective communication is a key power skill\u2014more valuable than tech skills The significance of 'Power Skills'\u2014not soft skills\u2014capable of transforming careers and lives How vulnerability and authenticity fuel impactful leadership and influence The rise of Speak31, a public speaking mastery program for all levels and backgrounds Why AI is a calculator for words, but not a substitute for human connection The societal cost of losing communication skills and the importance of emotional intelligence Navigating identity, race, and immigration in professional settings The need for accountability and integrity in tech and leadership How to embrace discomfort as a growth tool and stand up for what\u2019s right  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Follow us on Socials  THREADS  TWITTER INSTAGRAM  LINKEDIN &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Need career or leadership coaching? See if I'm the right coach for you by going to www.incredipaul.org\/coaching. &amp;nbsp; Stay connected with all I'm doing https:\/\/bio.site\/incredipaul ","author_name":"IncrediPaul\u00ae Leadership","author_url":"https:\/\/incredipaul.org\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41471930\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202429555"}