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🎧 Episode 174: How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience, and Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this high-impact conversation, executive coach and leadership expert Whitney Faires returns to unpack the deeper barriers holding leaders back—and how to break through them with clarity, confidence, and courage.

We dive into the real cost of unchecked ambition, how to coach even the most resistant high performers, and what it takes to develop executive presence in a noisy, distracted world.

If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, stay present, or shift from proving to truly leading—this episode will hit home.

We explore:

• How to redefine executive presence in the age of Zoom, distraction, and burnout
• Why imposter syndrome is more common at the top than you think
• The keys to coaching high performers who are stuck in ego, resistance, or exhaustion
• How ambition can sabotage your impact if left unchecked
• Why mid-level leaders are the most overlooked (and most important) tier in every company
• One daily gut-check Whitney uses to help leaders align with their values
• The most powerful advice Whitney would give if it were her last day on earth

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Executive presence starts with internal clarity—not external polish
• Resistance isn’t a personality trait, it’s often unprocessed fear
• Ambition without awareness can hurt your leadership brand
• You don’t need a title to lead, but you do need intention

💡 Quotes to remember:

“If you’re not feeling imposter syndrome, you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough.”
 “Sometimes the greatest things we do are the ones only we believe we can do.”
“Development doesn’t have to be expensive—it just has to be intentional.”
“We’re not here to drift toward greatness. We have to choose it.”

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✨ Learn more about Whitney’s work and coaching:
 www.whitneyfaires.com

📲 Connect with Whitney:
Instagram – @whitney_faires
LinkedIn – Whitney Faires

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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