What keeps brilliant leaders silent — and what finally sets their voice free?

In this episode, Russell draws from thousands of hours of leadership coaching to explore one of the most common and costly challenges leaders face: Communication Confidence. Through the story of Andi, a deeply introverted senior leader navigating a new role and a loud room, Russell unpacks three practical insights — why silence is often depth in disguise, how leading with a simple image or metaphor changes everything, and why naming your own process builds the trust you've been hoping for. The conversation closes with a challenge for every leader: What's your authentic voice? And are you letting it speak? Whether you've been silenced by a toxic culture, talked over in a meeting, or just haven't found the right words yet — this one's for you.