Communicate to Lead

106. What Every Female Leader Needs to Hear in 2025 | Leadership Strategies


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In today's uncertain economic and political climate, female leaders face unique challenges that require specific strategies to overcome. Join communication and leadership coach Kele Belton as she shares three powerful permission statements that can transform how women show up as leaders. This episode delivers validation, practical frameworks, and actionable advice for women navigating leadership roles during political and economic uncertainty.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why women leaders are 1.5 times more likely to leave positions due to burnout and what to do about it
  • How to recognize and overcome the "leadership tension" women face in today's workplace
  • The three permission statements every female leader needs to internalize
  • Practical frameworks for taking up space without apology
  • Strategic self-advocacy techniques that aren't selfish but essential
  • The "Leadership Journey" approach to intentional growth during uncertain times

Resources Mentioned:

  • McKinsey's Women in the Workplace study
  • "You Just Don't Understand" by Deborah Tannen
  • "How Women Rise" by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith
  • Research by Linda Babcock at Carnegie Mellon University


About Kele Belton:

Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant. Her podcast "Communicate to Lead" is geared towards women in leadership and those aspiring to leadership positions. Through her work, Kele offers relatable stories, actionable strategies, and frameworks that listeners can apply immediately to advance their leadership journey.

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Connect with Kele for more leadership insights: 

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/ 
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/ 
  • Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com 
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