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🎧 (0:00) Introduction — Leticia welcomes leadership expert and executive coach Kimberly Gerber.
[2:45  💼 Kimberly’s journey: from marketing executive to founding Excelerate.
[6:12] 🌱 (Discovering her passion for helping leaders communicate with authenticity.
[9:48]  🧭 What “Leadership by Design” truly means — intentional presence in action.
[12:32]  💬 The link between trust and influence: why people follow who they feel safe with.
[15:50]  ❤️ Vulnerability in leadership — how showing your humanity builds connection.
[19:05]  🧠 Communication mastery: active listening and emotional intelligence at work.
[22:20]  🔥 How to bounce back from failure and keep moving forward.
[25:37]  ✨ Executive presence — what it is (and what it’s not).
[29:10]  🌍 Navigating leadership in hybrid and virtual environments.
[33:25]  🪞 Kimberly’s mindset practices: reflection, journaling, and intentional learning.
[36:40]  🌟 Final thoughts: why leadership starts with self-awareness.
[38:10]  💫 Closing — how to connect with Kimberly and learn more about Excelerate.

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