Can you be a confident leader without being the loudest in the room? Absolutely.

This is a common challenge for thoughtful, introspective leaders.

We often feel pressure to be more outgoing or “on show” to be seen as confident. In this episode, I explore how to build genuine leadership confidence without changing who you are.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the “shoulds” are holding you back
• How to reframe what effective leadership really looks like
• Why it’s OK to be quieter – and how it can actually be a strength
• How to balance being your introverted self with the times you need to step up and speak out

Resources & Links:

• The Useful Thinking Journal
• Leadership Confidence Online Course
• Episode 281 – Speaking Up in Meetings
• The PRINT® Assessment

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