About this episode
High Notes returns for its third season focusing on the role of voice in business with various expert guests.
High Notes returns for its third season with Words at Work , a series about the role of voice in business. BRAVA founder, Melissa Thom talks to leading figures across business, culture, and communication: Simon Lancaster, Margaret Heffernan, Dr. Rockford Sansom, Jane Duffus, Colin Burgess, Tricia Duffy, Lynne Franks, and Janey Lee Grace. Together, they explore how voice shapes influence, leadership, and true connection at work: how to stay composed under pressure, engage an audience and speak with authority. Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, or visit brava.uk.com/podcast for more. Season 3 Guests Simon Lancaster: speechwriter to business and political leaders, on the Language of Leadership and the hidden patterns that make communication persuasive. Jane Duffus: writer and historian, on Women, Wit & the Power of Speech and how women’s voices have shaped, and continue to shape public life. Colin Burgess: BAFTA’s Executive Director of Operations, on the Resilient Voice , building legacy, and nurturing new creative voices in film, games and television. Tricia Duffy: leadership coach, on Creative Confidence and finding your voice in times of change and uncertainty. Dr…
People in this episode
Host: Melissa Thom
Guests: Simon Lancaster, Dr. Rockford Sansom, Jane Duffus, Colin Burgess, Tricia Duffy, Lynne Franks, Janey Lee Grace
Topics covered
- voice in business
- leadership
- communication
- influence
- creative confidence
- executive presence
Keywords
- voice
- business
- leadership
- communication
- influence
- executive presence
- creative confidence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BRAVA, BAFTA
Books & works: High Notes
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- Influence & Impact: Owning your Voice in the Boardroom with Dr Rockford Sansom · November 24, 2025 · 55 min
- Creative Confidence: Finding Your Voice with Tricia Duffy · November 17, 2025 · 41 min
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