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Confidence Isn’t Something You Do
One thing that has come up repeatedly in my coaching conversations recently is confidence. What strikes me is how often very capable, experienced people believe confidence is something they need to do. They tell themselves they need to prepare more, think more, polish more, or rehearse more. If they can just get the slides perfect […]
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Executive Presence Isn’t Polish, It’s Trust
I recently read a Fast Company article describing executive presence as “the new currency of business growth.” It struck me because it names something that comes up constantly in my work with senior leaders, even if people rarely say it quite that directly.
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When Your Job Shakes, You Don’t Have To
In a world of restructures, “strategic realignments” and never-ending change, it’s no surprise that so many high-achieving professionals feel like the ground beneath them is never fully stable.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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