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title: December 2025 - Driven by Cause Episode 29 - Maryanne Dersch
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Driven by Cause with David Blyer and Jay Fiske

****Maryanne Dersch****

Founder of Courageous Communication

  

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In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Maryanne Dersch, founder of Courageous Communication, to explore why confidence is one of the most overlooked tools in nonprofit leadership.

Maryanne breaks down how organizations can communicate with more clarity and calm, even under pressure, and why embracing your authentic voice can make your message land more powerfully. She also shares practical ways nonprofits can build stronger relationships, set healthier boundaries, and ask for what they truly need without fear.

 Listeners will walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of what confident communication looks like

• Tips for reducing stress and leading conversations with ease

 • Guidance on how to communicate needs without over explaining or overselling

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Stream this episode when it premieres on December 19th on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smarter-communication-that-inspires-action-with/id1610609398?i=1000742008566) and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OxpuQ4sxaaGK6UrwekyhX?si=e36c24e4858a4af2). **Sign-up now to receive updates for Driven by Cause.**

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