Does the thought of stepping on stage, or into a boardroom, make your palms sweat? On this episode of The CEO Shift, host Shawndel Spader sits down with Erin Duffy to explore the mindset shifts, strategies, and leadership lessons that move CEOs from operator to visionary. About Erin Duffy: Erin Duffy is an executive presence coach with a background in creative agency leadership and the performing arts. She works with CEOs and entrepreneurs to help them show up with confidence, clarity, and real authenticity when it matters most. In this conversation, you will learn: - How CEOs can show up with confidence, clarity, and authenticity - What it really means to own a room as a leader - Practical tools for overcoming fear of public speaking - Storytelling as a leadership superpower - Leading with more connection and less performance - How to prepare for high-stakes moments without sounding rehearsed - Translating performing arts techniques into business presence Who this episode is for: CEOs, founders, and leaders who want to speak with more authority, land their message in high-stakes rooms, and lead without feeling like they are performing. Connect with Erin Duffy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-duffy/ About The CEO Shift Podcast: The CEO Shift is a weekly leadership podcast hosted by Shawndel Spader, founder of Spader Group. Each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, agency owners, founders, and industry experts about the real mindset shifts, strategies, and systems that turn capable operators into intentional leaders. If you are growing a service business, running an agency, or leading a team, The CEO Shift is designed to help you lead with clarity and scale with confidence. Follow and subscribe to The CEO Shift on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a rating and review to help more CEOs discover the show. Visit spadergroup.com/ceo-shift for episode resources and the free CEO Decision Guide. Connect with Shawndel Spader: Website: https://spadergroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndelspader/