If your resume isn’t getting the interviews or offers you deserve, this episode is for you. Discover why your resume doesn’t reflect your true value, the mindset shift you need to own your accomplishments, and how to position yourself as the leader you already are. Stop playing small, submit the polished version of you, and let your voice command attention. Join Confident Women Lead today to unlock the roles and pay you deserve.

In this follow-up episode of Speak Like a Leader: Business Edition, we take the principles from Days 4–7 of the challenge and apply them directly to growing your business.

This is about more than just learning strategies—it’s about showing up as the CEO of your business and using your voice as your most powerful tool. Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Strategic Visibility: Why quiet excellence won’t grow your business and how to create a reputation that builds trust.
• Executive Presence: How your brand, connection, and appearance amplify your influence and attract clients.
• Bringing It All Together: Why your voice is your biggest business asset and how to align it with your goals to create opportunities.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, plateaued, or unsure of how to move your business forward, this episode will challenge you to think differently, act boldly, and make your voice heard.

Take Action: It’s time to take Speak Like a Leader to the next level. Join Confident Woman Lead today to turn your voice into your business’s biggest asset and start creating the success you deserve. Join the business side of CWL HERE:https://confidentwomenlead.com/speakbusiness/

Feeling stuck in your career? It’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start moving strategically. In this episode, Anita Miller explores why defining and mastering your career objectives is the missing link to achieving the promotions and recognition you deserve.

You’ll learn:

• How to create objectives that align with your long-term vision.
• The secret to focusing on high-value work that gets noticed by decision-makers.
• Why "working twice as hard" doesn’t pay off—and what works instead.
• How to leverage your voice as your most powerful career asset.

This episode is your guide to transforming frustration into clarity and confidence, helping you take the next step toward the career you’ve always envisioned.

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In the final day of the Speak Like a Leader challenge, we’re bringing it all together. This episode dives into prioritizing yourself and your goals, shifting from scarcity to abundance, and using your voice as your most powerful tool.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to step up, we’ll challenge you to think big, embrace your worth, and confidently lead in your career, business, and community. Why not you?

Tune in and take the next step toward your dreams.

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In this bonus episode of Speak Like a Leader, we’re focusing on my business owners and side-hustlers who are ready to take their leadership communication to the next level.

Over the past week, we’ve explored how your words—not just your work—are the key to creating opportunities. Now, we’re applying those same principles to your business.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why silent excellence is costing you more than recognition—it’s costing you money.
• The difference between value and impact, and why you need both to get noticed.
• How to speak to leaders and decision-makers (including your clients!) to compel action and drive results.

Plus, I’ll share real-life examples from my own business and how shifting messaging opened doors, increased sales, and created opportunities.

If you’re ready to learn how to turn your voice into your biggest business asset, this episode is for you. And don’t forget to tune in for Part 2, where we’ll take it even further and show you how to structure your messaging to maximize influence and visibility.

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How do you bridge the gap between the value you bring to the table and how others perceive you? On Day 6 of Speak Like a Leader, we’re diving into the external factors of executive presence: Connection and Appearance.

In this episode, we explore why connection is more than just words—it’s about how you make others feel. You’ll learn how to tailor your tone, invite collaboration, and avoid common traps that undermine trust.

Then, we tackle the unspoken truths about appearance and leadership. Anita shares why looking polished is more than surface-level—it’s a tool for navigating heightened scrutiny as a Black or Brown woman in professional spaces. From personal style staples to the power of intentionality, this episode is packed with real talk and practical strategies to elevate your presence.

Key Takeaways:

• How to create connection by knowing your audience, adapting your tone, and inviting collaboration.
• Why appearance is a tool—not a limitation—for amplifying your message.
• How to align your look with your leadership goals while staying true to yourself.
• The lesson behind President Obama’s tan suit: Does your appearance add to or detract from your presence?

This episode challenges you to evaluate how you’re showing up and equips you with the tools to step into every room with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Let’s build the bridge between what you bring and how you’re seen.

What does it take to show up as a leader in every room you walk into? Today, we’re diving into the internal foundations of executive presence: Confidence and Clarity.

In this episode, we unpack why confidence is more than just preparation—it’s about walking into every space like you belong. Anita shares how growing up in the DMV shaped her sense of belonging and how Black and Brown women can rewrite the narrative of doubt that often follows us.

We’ll also explore the power of clarity—how owning your message can transform the way people hear and respond to you. You’ll learn practical steps to cut through the noise, deliver your ideas with impact, and position yourself as a leader ready for the next level.

Key Takeaways:

• How to build unshakable confidence, even in spaces not designed for you.
• The 3-step formula for speaking with clarity and purpose.
• Why belonging is the foundation for executive presence—and how to reclaim it.

This episode is for every ambitious woman ready to own her voice, show up like she belongs, and take her leadership to the next level.

Let’s build the confidence and clarity you need to lead with impact.

Ever feel like your hard work is invisible? You’re solving problems, keeping things on track, and delivering results—but somehow, the recognition and opportunities keep passing you by. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why excellence alone isn’t enough and how to ensure your contributions don’t stay hidden.

We’re talking all about strategic visibility—how to share your wins and impact in a way that gets noticed by the right people at the right time. You’ll learn:

• How to frame your message around what matters most to decision-makers.
• When to share your wins for maximum impact.
• Who needs to know about your contributions to advocate for your growth.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to ensure your excellence isn’t a secret and the confidence to step into the opportunities you deserve.

Next Up: Executive Presence—Learn how to deliver your message in a way that commands respect and opens doors. Don’t miss it!

Welcome to Day 3 of Speak Like a Leader! Today’s topic, Inside the Leader's Mind: Why Your Great Ideas Keep Getting Overlooked, will open your eyes to how leadership really works. If you’ve ever been in a meeting where your boss or an executive cut you off, got impatient, or just didn’t seem to listen, this episode is for you.

We’re breaking down what’s happening in their world—big decisions, pressure from boards, and bonuses tied to results—and how it shapes the way they think and communicate. You’ll learn why leaders focus on the bottom line, how they filter ideas quickly, and what you can do to make your voice stand out.

What you’ll learn:

• Why leaders seem impatient or distracted (it’s not personal).
• How to shift your communication so they listen and take action.
• How male-dominated workplaces shape what gets heard—and how to adapt without losing yourself.

This is the episode that will change how you show up as a leader. Tomorrow, we’ll dive into How to Be Strategically Visible. Don’t miss it! Got Questions or want additional resources? Join the Speak Like a Leader Community HERE

In Day 1 of the "Speak Like a Leader" series, we’re diving into why silent excellence—the belief that hard work alone is enough to get noticed—is holding you back. If you’ve ever wondered why others seem to get ahead while you’re stuck doing the heavy lifting, this episode is your wake-up call.

I’ll break down the three patterns keeping you invisible: Invisible Excellence Syndrome, The Task-List Trap, and Direct/Matter-of-Fact Communication. You’ll learn why your work isn’t speaking for itself and how to start communicating your value in a way that gets results.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a clear understanding of:

• Why doing more isn’t the answer to getting promoted.
• How to reframe your words to showcase your impact.
• The mindset shift you need to get recognized and advance.

This episode is packed with actionable insights to transform how you show up in your career or side hustle. Ready to change the game? Let’s get started.

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