If you want to be efficient, it makes sense to take advantage of AI tools.
BUT – (and I say this in my own voice) — we still need to be able to guide, modify any AI tool, to fit into OUR voice.
True confession — while I adore my friend Chat GPT — I’m still in control of what gets on the page. And YOU have that same ability.
After all, there is only one YOU! So make sure your content sounds just like you.
I admit to using my wonderful assistant here, Chat GPT, to help me write this blog. I’ve named her “Rozzie,” after my mom’s nickname. But I’m also adding my own voice — and making sure that everything sounds like me. Can you tell?
In a world overflowing with content—emails, social posts, blogs, pitches—if you do what everyone does, it’s easy to blend into the noise. Your emails, posts and articles will sound like everyone else. People will notice that your words may not sound like you!
But if you want to build genuine connection, credibility, and trust, here’s the truth:
🎯 You must stay true to your voice.
Whether you’re writing an email, crafting a blog, posting on social, or recording a video—your unique voice is the thing that sets you apart.
It’s not just about clever copy or polished visuals.
It’s about authenticity. Tone. Presence.
It’s about making your audience feel like you’re speaking to them—not just at them.
A Personal Lesson in Connection
Recently, I posted a job on Upwork, searching for a seasoned expert to help promote a book to best-seller status. I was startled when I read some of the responses.
And do you know what several of the responses started with?
“Hi there!”
“Hey there!”
And “Hi!”
Not my name.
Not even a personal reference.
Can you sense my frustration?
Here I am, pouring thought and intention into a detailed job post—
And what I get in return feels templated, transactional, and… generic.
❌ That’s not how connection happens.
✅ That’s how you get passed over.
Why Personalization Isn’t Optional
Taking a few extra seconds to say someone’s name, refer to their work, or reflect their values shows you care.
It’s not just polite—it’s strategic. Because people buy from people they trust. And trust begins with realness. The words must sound like “YOU!”
Your voice matters. Your message matters.
And how you deliver it? That matters most.
Want to Get Better at Storytelling—The Real Way?
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✅ A bonus video program on how to network the right way
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Final Thought
Talking to you from the heart during our time in California.
Because another “Hi there” just gets lost in the inbox.
But your true voice?
That’s what people remember.
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