Your Energy Speaks Before You Do
The subtle realms of communication
We tend to think of our voice as something we develop through language, practice, and polish. The right words. The right tone. The right inflection.
But if you’ve ever found yourself captivated by someone who hadn’t yet said a word, you already know there is more happening beneath the surface.
Your energy is speaking all the time.
It’s speaking through the quiet frequency that emanates from your nervous system.
It’s speaking through the intention behind your words, the hidden currents of your thoughts and emotions.
You can call this presence or resonance. Whatever name you give it, it’s this invisible layer of communication that determines how your voice is received.
This is why some people are magnetic without trying. They don’t need to oversell themselves. They don’t need to prove their worth. Their energy is simply coherent. They’ve done the work to clear the dis-ease (or uneasiness) in their bodies and the denser thoughts and emotions like depression, resentment and fear.
Examples of Leaders with Energetic Influence:
Consider the way Mother Teresa could sit beside someone suffering and transmit a feeling of unconditional love without uttering a single word.
Or how Gandhi’s quiet presence often diffused tension and inspired trust before he ever began to speak.
Similarly, Thich Nhat Hanh was known for entering a room in complete stillness, radiating a calm that settled everyone around him.
Though their causes and cultures were different, all three embodied the truth that one’s energy can communicate compassion, courage, and peace more powerfully than any carefully crafted message.
Their energy became inseparable from their legacy.
The leaders and healers who truly endure in our memories aren’t those with perfect technique, but those whose presence made people feel something meaningful.
Energetic Alignment Is Part of Your Voice
In the world of public speaking, the focus is usually on performance. We learn how to project our voices, refine our body language, and deliver our message with clarity.
Those skills are important. But they are the second layer.
The first layer is energetic alignment: the degree to which your internal state matches the message you want to express.
If you’re trying to inspire others to take a leap while your own energy is stuck, people will sense the incongruence. If you’re inviting collaboration but secretly harbor scarcity or competition, it shows up in the field between you.
No amount of practiced delivery can fully override that.
Are you aware of what your energy is saying?
Your nervous system, your emotional landscape, your beliefs, these are the true amplifiers of your voice. They set the tone that everyone else picks up on, consciously or unconsciously.
Practicing Integrity
Energetic integrity means bringing your inner and outer communication into alignment. It asks you to become curious about your own hidden signals.
Do you truly believe what you are saying?
Do you feel safe in your body as you share it?
Are you grounded in your own worth, or are you seeking validation to prop it up?
Are you consciously choosing the feelings you want others to sense from you, like love, sovereignty, joy, healing, or compassion?
When you share from a place of peace, authenticity, and clear intention, whether it’s to inspire, connect, or simply express, people can feel it.
You naturally create a safe environment. People can sense when you’re anchored in sincerity versus when you’re stretching the truth or unsure with your own message.
Having Energetic Presence Is More Than Visualization
It can be tempting to think of energetic presence as simply picturing yourself calm or imagining light filling the room. While visualizing yourself radiant can certainly help, it’s only a small part of the equation.
Cultivating a spiritual practice to connect with yourself is one foundational layer. This doesn’t have to look a certain way—it could be prayer, meditation, journaling, or simply sitting quietly and listening for the wisdom beneath the surface noise of your thoughts. When you create intentional space you begin to receive insights and guidance that go beyond your conscious mind. This deeper understanding helps you clarify the message you’re here to share.
I find that expanding your capacity to receive support, appreciation and even admiration can really help you feel comfortable in your own skin. When you can accept acknowledgment with an open heart, you’re communicating your inherent worthiness. You no longer have to armor yourself against the vulnerability of being seen and instead are willing to show up fully and even expect to be celebrated.
Another essential layer is releasing the old stories you’ve told yourself about who you are and what you’re allowed to express. If you’re subconsciously carrying beliefs like “I have to prove my worth,” or “My voice doesn’t matter,” those narratives will shape your energy. They live in the micro-expressions in your body and on your face. You have to excavate from where these beliefs originated and change the script that you’ve told yourself.
You also need to tend to your nervous system in daily life. Practices like breathwork, meditation, mindful movement, and time in nature can help you build a foundation of regulation so that you feel safer in your body. When your system is resourced and grounded, it’s easier to naturally emit a clear, steady presence.
Ready to Activate the Voice Only You Can Share?
If you’re feeling the pull to express yourself with more confidence, clarity, and resonance, I’d love to invite you into our signature program designed to help you align your energy, your message and become a sought after thought leader.
This is more than public speaking training—it’s a transformational journey to:
Release the fears and patterns that keep you silent or second-guessing
Cultivate an authentic presence that people feel before you say a word
Embody your unique story so your voice becomes a catalyst for connection, healing, and change
Whether you’re a coach, healer, entrepreneur, or creative, this experience will support you to step into your next level of visibility with integrity and impact.
If you’re ready to let your true voice lead the way, I invite you to learn more and join us.
This hit! I’ve walked into rooms where I didn’t say a word, but still felt completely seen, or completely off. Energy really does speak louder than we think.
This is beautiful— the right energy and intention can make all the difference! 💙