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Early in my acting career, I found myself saying “yes” far too often. I worked for free, worked for very low pay, took on unreasonable and unsociable hours, and accepted roles that were not appropriate for my casting, ultimately wasting my time. I thought it showed commitment and would earn me respect. But instead? I […]

Last week, I coached a solicitor through my Speak Proud video feedback service. She had everything in place: the knowledge, professionalism, script, videographer, and lighting. On paper, it was perfect. Yet, when the camera turned on, something was missing. The content was strong, but her delivery lacked presence, personality, confidence, and connection, qualities that truly […]

In this article, I share valuable lessons learned from the experiences of female lawyers, exploring how their unique approaches to power and presence have shaped my own understanding of leadership. Through their resilience, confidence, and strategic insight, these women have shown me how to navigate challenges and command respect in both professional and personal spaces. […]

Not long ago, I had a conversation with a former client, Denise. She was in the middle of preparing for a series of critical pitches, something I help many professionals with. During one of her practice rounds, she received a familiar piece of feedback: “Denise, you need to be louder.” It wasn’t the first time […]