🌴178. If the average person knew this about first impressions, they’d become instantly credible

This one is straight from the Work Fame Substack — and it’s a story I didn’t expect to write when I started typing. I thought I was going to talk about how podcasting has helped my career… but then this angle took over, and I ran with it.So today, I’m sharing:🧠 How a $107 microphone completely shifted how people perceived me💥 Why first impressions are less about what you say and more about how you signal your value🎤 The surprising science behind audio quality and credibility (yes, there's data!)💡 What subtle behaviors on Zoom are saying about you — without you realising it💌 And a simple trick that can help you (or your team) stand out immediatelyI also talk about “The Fluency Effect” — and why sounding clear and confident matters even more than you think.If you love geeking out on psychology, signaling, and simple changes that make a big impact on your visibility and influence, this one’s for you.🔗 Join the Work Fame newsletter for free: https://work.fa.me🛠️ Want my help making your team impossible to ignore? DM me the word “Signal” and I’ll send you the details.Thanks for listening — and remember, we’re always broadcasting something. Let’s make sure it’s the signal we want to send.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.