Captivate the Room

Owning Your Greatness with Shaina Richardson What if the thing quietly sabotaging your launches, content, and sales… isn’t your strategy — but your voice? In this episode of Captivate the Room, Tracy Goodwin sits down with Shaina Richardson, hypnotherapist and founder of Magnetic Queen, to unpack the unseen shifts that changed everything in Shaina’s business. Shaina Richardson is a hypnotherapist...

Welcome to the show!   In Today's Episode You'll Learn: True authority was not the same as performance, which she described as a loud, ramped-up display of energy. Buyer trust had been decimated, leading consumers to listen more intently to a person's voice to gauge authenticity and trustworthiness. The rise of AI was presented as a catalyst accelerating the need for genuine human c...

Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com   General Overview Conversation Summary:In this solo podcast episode, host Tracy Goodwin discussed the concept of authenticity as the highest frequency of sound. She critiqued the popular but, in her view, unsubstantiated claims circulating online about the "Spain scale of emotion" proving this. Instead, she argued that authenticity&a...

Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com   General Overview Interview Summary: The host, Tracy Goodwin, interviewed business owner Rachel Coons to analyze the nuances of vocal delivery in sales and marketing. They discussed a previous live coaching session that had helped Rachel improve her video presence and increase conversions. The core of the conversation was an analysis of a rece...

Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com   General Overview Conversation Summary:The host, Tracy Goodwin, delivered a solo podcast episode about the negative impact of the "mask of people pleasing" on sales and communication. She defined this "voice mask" as a set of protective vocal habits that cause a speaker to neutralize their personality, block genuine connect...

Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com   General Overview Interview SummaryIn an interview on the "Captivate the Room" podcast, Professor Okhee Lee discussed her personal and professional journey, from growing up in a remote South Korean village to becoming a leading academic in STEM education at New York University. She detailed her work focused on multilingual learners,...

Welcome to the show and to the series that I'm ending 2025 with.  I'm rolling out my top 5 episodes of 2025. This was one of my personal favorites.  Everyone has a wounded voice and they don't realize it.  If we just heal the wound, the don't actually fix the voice, the voice has to be dealt with as well. I hope you enjoy this series and best wishes for a very happy holidays.  ...

Interview Summary: In this interview, host Tracy Goodwin spoke with leadership coach Maree Burgess. Maree discussed her career transition from nursing to banking and finally to leadership consultancy. The conversation centered on the qualities of effective versus ineffective leaders, with Maree identifying the fear of asking for help and imposter syndrome as key deficits in struggling leaders, oft...

Welcome to the show! I've got a little bit of a recap for you on some of the shows I've done lately with more detail about how the voice plays a role in getting what you want, specifically in sales.   Key Message Your subconscious voice patterns and "masks" are costing you money and preventing authentic connection, even when you think you're being genuine. Main PointsThe H...

Welcome to the show! I've got a great guest with me today, a little bit of an analysis, especially around what's stopping conversions, voice stories and beliefs around what is working vs. what is protection and voice masks and how they cost sales.   Interview SummaryThis interview was a live voice coaching session between host and voice expert Tracy Goodwin and her guest, business owner...

Welcome to the show! Today, I've got Rachel Coons with me and we are breaking down authenticity and taking it to the next level. I recently saw Rachel at a business conference and she told me she did one of the tactics I told her to do and it didn't work...and here's why...   Don't miss signing up for my next Masterclass.  Head over to https://www.captivatetheroom.com/voicerecl...

Welcome to the show! Today, I've got Kath Patrick with me and you are going to be blown away how she sees the voice as the deal breaker with her clients and so much more!   Kath Patrick https://www.nonprofitpowerpodcast.com  www.linkedin.com/in/kathpatrick-strategicsense Kath Patrick helps non-profit leaders solve the problem of chronic under-investment in their work. Her clients learn how to...

Welcome to the show!  I've got a great guest and a great episode for you today. Dr. Stephanie Lopez with me today. Dr. Steph is a former NASA Psychologist and the founder of The BRAVE Method. She’s known for guiding women to break through anxiety, heal, and get out of fight or fight for good. Broken to Brave Podcast:  https://brokentobrave.buzzsprout.com Free Training: www.brave-method.com/an...

Welcome to the show! You are in for a TREAT!  One of my favorite people on earth is on the show today, Alexa Junge.  You might not recognize her name but you will recognize her work.  Alexa was a writer on Friends, West Wing, Sex and the City and so many more shows you love. Alexa is joining me because we are about to embark on a 2-day intensive to find the real stories that you are meant to tell...

Welcome to the show!  I've got a great episode for you today.  One of my students, who is a master at writing and delivering speeches with me today!  Let me tell you about Laurie-Ann  Laurie-Ann Murabito, Speaking & Visibility Coach, reformed painfully shy gal who accidentally became a professional speaker. She works with motivated coaches and consultants to write and deliver captivating...

Welcome to the show! Today, I'm talking about the thing that you need to let go of that you think you can't because you think it's the thing that is creating your success. In a solo episode of the "Captivate the Room" podcast, host Tracy Goodwin discussed how certain personality traits that people believe are the source of their success—such as being no-nonsense or outcome...

Welcome to the show! In this powerful conversation, Tracy Goodwin and Dr. Christine Lee unpack the hidden connection between clutter, identity, and voice—particularly for women in midlife. Dr. Lee reveals how physical clutter often masks deeper emotional patterns, representing outdated identities and stagnant energy. Midlife transitions such as empty nests and aging parents bring new stressors tha...

Welcome to the show! I've got a great episode for you today on working smarter not harder with my former student Maeve Ferguson. Maeve Ferguson Your business should amplify your brilliance, not demand your constant presence. If you're an expert, author, or thought leader ready to scale without sacrificing integrity, Maeve Ferguson helps multi-six, 7, and 8-figure entrepreneurs turn their...

Welcome to the show! Today I've got one of my favorite people on earth with me!  My former student Sherry Quam Taylor is here and we are talking all things communication, vision and voice! Sherry Quam Taylor Website: www. QuamTaylor.com Headshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AcElBmPx43g4C-bpR63LIsEXrXYFZ3f5/view?usp=sharing Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Xgxe1OJKUq1VatxHBuK4ptIAq...

Welcome to the show! I've got a great guest today, Nick Demos is with me! I've put Nick's bio and the links to find him below.  Make sure you check out all the amazing things he has going on! IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenickdemos/ https://go.thenickdemos.com/storyselling https://link.optimafunnels.com/widget/bookings/ndm30   Bio: From Broadway's bright lights to ancient as...

Welcome to the show!   General Overview Conversation Summary: The speaker discusses common pieces of advice that are often given but are actually ineffective or counterproductive. She provides research-backed insights on why these tips should be avoided, and suggests more effective alternatives. Key Points Don't talk to your "ideal client" when doing video or sales calls, as this ca...

Welcome to the show! Get on the waitlist for my new digital ultimate experience:  https://www.captivatetheroom.com/ccc   Want to have your voice dissected to discover what sounds are costing you?  https://www.captivatetheroom.com/million/   General Overview Conversation Summary: The speaker discusses the importance of authenticity and the seventh layer of sound in effectively connecting with and c...

Welcome to the show! Find out more about Eliza and her work below: Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist and nervous system specialist who helps clients understand and regulate their nervous system so they can get out of their own way, remove obstacles and overcome self-sabotage. Eliza’s work has been featured on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, NBC Health, CNN Health, Health Magazine, MindBodyGreen and...

Sign up for the Rise of the Digital CEO here: https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148113050/287FXNuz   Sign up for my next live Masterclass here: https://www.captivatetheroom.com/stay   General Overview Interview Summary: This is not an interview transcript, but rather a monologue from a voice expert named Tracy Goodwin.  [00:42]  She discusses the concept of authenticity as the "highest...

Sign up for the Rise of the Digital CEO here: https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148113050/287FXNuz Follow James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jameswedmore/   General Overview Conversation Summary: The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to business, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. The speakers discuss the importance of finding one's purpose and passion, th...