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What if your greatest strength as a leader wasn’t how well you speak, but how well you listen?

In this episode of Speaking With Confidence, Tim sits down with leadership development expert and executive coach Therese Miclot for a powerful conversation about the kind of communication skills that truly set great leaders apart. With over 25 years of experience coaching global tech executives and co-authoring The Facilitation Advantage, Therese brings a fresh, human-centered approach to what it means to lead and communicate effectively.

They dive deep into the art of “deep dive listening”, a next-level skill that helps you understand not just what’s being said, but the motivations and unspoken needs behind it. Whether you’re in a high-stakes public presentation or a one-on-one with a team member, Therese shares how intentional listening can shift everything.

You’ll also hear why your self-talk is more visible than you think, how to replace awkward meeting questions with ones that spark real engagement, and why vulnerability isn’t a weakness, it’s your leadership superpower.

If you're ready to future-proof your career, connect more meaningfully, and develop the soft skills that actually drive results, this episode is your roadmap to becoming a more powerful communicator.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “Any questions?” is the worst way to end a meeting—and what to say instead
• The real reason your communication might be falling flat (hint: it’s about mindset)
• How to keep the attention of neurodiverse teams and foster better engagement
• The link between imposter syndrome, self-talk, and leadership presence
• Why public speaking is about connection, not perfection
• How soft skills like listening and facilitation yield massive ROI in business
• The secret to making people feel safe, seen, and ready to contribute
• Why networking and internships matter more than GPA
• How to develop interpersonal skills that boost both personal and professional development

Key Quote:
"Your thoughts are like a billboard on your forehead, people can read them, even when you think they’re hidden." – Therese Miclot

Connect with Therese
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresemiclot/
https://www.thefacilitationadvantage.com/

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