The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey

105. Charisma, Confidence and/or Connection. What Truly Earns Influence.


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When you think about influence at work… what comes to mind?

A senior title?
Being the loudest in the meeting?
Having the most experience?

Because here’s the truth - influence in 2026 doesn’t belong to the loudest person in the room.

It belongs to the person people actually listen to.
The person whose words move things.
The person others want to follow.

In this episode, we unpack what truly earns influence in today’s workplace - and whether it’s charisma, confidence, or connection that really makes the difference.

As well as...

• Why traditional “work harder and wait your turn” strategies no longer earn real influence

• The difference between charisma, confidence, and connection - and how each one shows up at work

• Why charisma gets attention but doesn’t automatically build trust

• How grounded confidence earns respect (without needing to be loud)

• Why connection is the ultimate influence multiplier in 2026

This episode will challenge how you think about leadership - especially if you’ve been relying on output, titles, or people-pleasing to get ahead.

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The Shake Up Podcast with Candice HarveyBy Candice Harvey