Speak Like It Matters Podcast
Welcome to Speak Like It Matters (formerly Visionary Voice) — the podcast for courageous, purpose-driven leaders who want to communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility.
I’m Csilla Muscan, public speaking coach, storyteller, and the creator of the 'You Are The Message' framework.
Here’s the deal: If you want to be the kind of speaker who leads with clarity, connects with depth, and actually gets remembered—you’re in the right place.
This isn’t about fluffy pep talks or recycled TEDx tips.
This is about building a message that resonates, a presence that commands, and a voice that leads—whether you're speaking on stage, on camera, or in a client conversation.
If your message feels unclear, your delivery falls flat, or you're tired of blending in with the sea of “experts” out there, this show will help you sharpen your voice and show up like it matters.
🎯 New episodes weekly.
🎙️ Practical tools. Real stories. Honest conversations.
Let’s turn your voice into your greatest leadership asset.
Ready to speak with impact? Hit play—let’s get to work.
Speak Like It Matters Podcast
How to End a Talk So People Actually Take Action
Most talks don’t fail in the middle.
They fail in the last two minutes.
Because let’s be honest. ending a talk with “thank you for listening” or “I hope this inspired you” is about as effective as handing someone a gift with no instructions.
They smile, they clap, they leave… and then they do absolutely nothing.
In this episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on how to actually close your talk so your audience takes action (instead of just checking their phone the second you step off stage).
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- 🚩 Why “Disney endings” are killing your impact and what to say instead that sticks in people’s minds like an itch they have to scratch.
- 🚩 Why giving your audience a laundry list of action steps backfires and the one rule you need to follow so they actually do something.
- 🚩 How to shift the ending from your story to their story and why that’s the real secret to transformation.
If you’re ready to stop ending your talks with a polite whimper and start creating endings that launch people into action, this one’s for you.
👉 And don’t forget: this month’s live workshop is Craft a Message That Sticks. Register now at speaklikeitmatters.com/workshop.
For more resources to level up your speaking game:
✨ Free guide: 10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence
✨ Signature program: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive
Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscan
or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/
Send me an email at: csilla@csillamuscan.com
