Why Great Teams Talk to Themselves Differently with Luisa Hogan

Every team has a second voice. Not the one you hear in meetings, strategy sessions, or company values—but the one running underneath it all. The quiet collective self-talk that determines whether people speak up, stay silent, take ownership, avoid risk, or trust each other when things get hard.  At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations. 00:00 Introduction to the Second Voice Podcast 00:54 Impact of Internal Dialogue on Team Culture 02:27 Official vs. Internal Conversations 03:13 Drivers of Low Team Morale 05:52 Leadership Influence on Culture 09:40 Consequences of Negative Self-Talk 13:13 Benefits of Healthy Self-Talk 16:44 Changing Unhelpful Narratives with Trust 18:22 Self-Awareness in Leadership