On this episode of Going to Distance, Jill Beck interviews Tami Reiss, founder of the Leader Within. They discuss the importance of influence in leadership, especially for women over 40, and how to build that influence in a virtual work environment. Tami shares her MAP framework for influence, the significance of executive presence, and the difference between delegating and deputizing tasks. They also touch on navigating job interviews and the importance of authenticity and trust in professional growth.

Tami Reiss is an energetic keynote speaker and workshop facilitator who empowers leaders to communicate with clarity, influence with confidence, and align their teams around bold, strategic visions. As CEO of Leader Within, she brings over two decades of experience coaching senior leaders and executives across industries, guiding them to master executive presence and lead authentically.

Tami's bio: A former CPO in Residence at Insight Partners and seasoned strategy consultant, Tami has worked with hundreds of companies—from scrappy startups to Fortune 500 giants—helping thousands of leaders thrive at the highest levels. She created the L.E.A.D. and M.A.P. frameworks, used by leaders around the world to grow their impact and drive organizational momentum. Her signature talk, Life’s A Pitch, equips leaders with practical tools to craft persuasive narratives that move audiences and drive results. Tami is also the creator of the Confident Communicator GPT designed to support personal growth and the author of What Do Product Managers Do?, a rhyming children’s book that demystifies leadership roles for curious minds of all ages.

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Mastering Executive Presence is a practical, high-impact course for leaders who’ve been told to “show up stronger” but were never shown how. You’ll learn and practice real behaviors across Awareness, Adaptability, Authenticity, and Authority to build trust, increase influence, and lead with confidence in every high-stakes moment.

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  Tami's GPT which helps others lead with influence
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Jump to:

00:00 - Introduction to Empowerment for Women Over 40

02:29 - The Importance of Influence in Leadership

05:53 - Building Influence in a Virtual World

09:39 - Customer Success and Product Management

11:48 - The MAP Framework for Influence

20:01 - Strategic Thinking and Executive Presence

25:22 - Mastering Executive Presence: The Four A's

28:18 - The Power of Language in Leadership

29:09 - From Delegation to Deputization

34:11 - Building Authentic Habits for Success

36:06 - Mastering Executive Presence

40:02 - Navigating Job Interviews in a Tough Market