You can be smart, experienced, and successful—and still find yourself shrinking in high-stakes conversations. When that happens, it’s rarely about competence. It’s usually a few subtle communication habits that quietly dilute your authority. Here are three practical...
Have you ever walked into a meeting, presentation, or high-stakes conversation knowing what you wanted to say… but not feeling quite settled in how you were going to say it? In my last episode of the Ignite Your Confidence podcast, I share six things confident leaders...
If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t I say that better?” this is for you. Authority isn’t about seniority or titles. It’s about how intentionally you communicate. Here are three ways to own your authority immediately: Name the direction Instead of...
High-credibility leaders don’t rush to fill space. They use silence to own it. This is your reminder to pause. Here’s how to use it as your power move: Pause before you answer.When someone asks you a question, take a full breath before speaking.That beat tells the...
It’s no secret that being able to negotiate well is a coveted skill. It’s also no secret for those who know me that I’m good at asking. I’m also good at receiving. And that happens because I believe that I will get what I’m asking for. I ask confidently and...
