Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet

Why Smart Leaders Fail at Buy-In (And How to Fix It)


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Are your factual data-driven presentations falling flat? Getting endless clarifying questions instead of action? 

If you're an analytical leader struggling to build buy-in despite having solid data and compelling spreadsheets, this episode is for you. Leadership coach Kris Liebau interviews communication expert Barbara Boldt to reveal why technical professionals often fail to persuade—and how to fix it.

Key Takeaways:
🔑Why informing ≠ persuading (and when you're actually "pitching" without knowing it)
🔑The PSTA Formula: Problem → Solution → Transformation → Ask
🔑Why most technical presentations fail at the "Ask" stage

Perfect for: Engineering managers, data analysts, technical directors, project managers, and any analytical professional who needs to influence stakeholders, secure resources, or motivate their teams.

Stop assuming your data speaks for itself. Learn the proven formula that transforms technical experts into persuasive communicators who get results.

Guest: Barbara Boldt - Executive coach specializing in helping introverted professionals communicate confidently
Learn more about Barbara and resources at https://boldtglobal.com/toolkits

Host: Kris Liebau - Leadership coach for analytically-minded leaders; 
Learn more https://www.actionandeasecoaching.com and 
Connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisliebau/

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Leading Beyond the SpreadsheetBy Kris Liebau