April 09, 2026

#239 The Seat and The Passenger: Two CEOs Reflect

28 minutes

You can want that seat at the table. But when you get there - what are you actually bringing?

In this candid conversation, Brave Feminine Leadership co-founders Melissa Hamilton and Kelli Hayes reflect on The Impact Formula masterclass, what they're hearing from senior leaders right now, and the thing nobody teaches you about impact, reputation and turning up with a real point of view.

They get into the difference between brand and reputation - and why one lives in your mind and the other lives in everyone else's. They talk about what Melissa said when she was asked on a panel at Melbourne Business School what it feels like to hold power. And they share what they see every day from both sides of the table - the CEOs asking why their teams aren't thinking, and the executives wondering why they're not being seen.

Two former CEOs. 27 years of friendship. No filter.

https://bravefeminineleadership.com/the-executive-shift

https://calendly.com/the-brave-group/free-leadership-impact-strategy-call

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