Your Voice. Your Influence.
This blog is part 1 of 8 about the new courses being offered in the GPS Masterclass Series in 2026. To learn more and register, go to richrader.com/class.
Have you ever felt like your words got stuck somewhere between your head and your heart? You know what you want to say… but somehow it comes out flat, or it doesn’t quite land the way you hoped.
That gap—the space between what you know and what you feel—is what this course is all about.
Your Voice. Your Influence. is not another “how to speak better” class. It’s about learning to live and lead from that foot-and-a-half journey between head knowledge and heart connection. Because when your voice comes from that place, it carries weight. It influences not just minds, but lives.
Why Your Voice Matters
Your voice isn’t just sound. It’s story. It’s influence. It’s the way you leave fingerprints on the people and places around you.
But here’s the catch: most of us either hold back, play small, or try to sound like somebody else. And when we do that, we lose the power of our authentic voice.
This course is about reclaiming that. About stepping into conversations, leadership, and life with the kind of clarity and courage that says: this is who I am, this is what I believe, and this is why it matters.
What You’ll Experience
Over the course of our time together, we’ll practice:
Bridging head and heart. Not just saying what you know, but speaking from who you are.
Owning your story. Discovering the moments that have shaped you and learning how to share them with impact.
Influencing with intention. Moving beyond just “being heard” to making a difference in the lives of others.
Who This Is For
If you’ve ever felt like you had something inside you worth sharing—but weren’t sure how to get it out—this is for you. If you’ve ever wanted to lead, encourage, or inspire people without feeling fake, this is for you. If you’ve ever wanted your voice to make ripples that last longer than the moment… this is for you.
A Foot and a Half Step
Here’s the truth: your voice matters more than you know. It can build bridges, heal divides, and spark change. But it takes that foot-and-a-half step—moving your voice from your head to your heart—to unlock its full influence.
This course is an invitation to take that step. To find your voice. To live your influence. And to see just how much of a difference you can make when the two come together…one foot and a half at a time!
-Dr. Rich
