Leadership Communication in Action | Women Leaders Speaking Up in Meetings, Getting Women Promoted to Leadership

Episodios

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  Public Speaking Anxiety: Why Speaking Up in Leadership Meetings Feels So Scary | Keeping Calm When Presenting 14.07.2026 21m

  What if the biggest barrier holding women leaders back from speaking up with confidence isn't a lack of ability at all? Public speaking anxiety begins with the negative thoughts running through your own mind, and that story can quietly undermime your leadership visibility, executive presence and opportunities for promotion. Rather than trying to eliminate nerves, this conversation offers a different perspective. You'll discover why your inner dialogue has such a powerful impact on public spea...
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  Women Leaders: Is it Really Imposter Syndrome? | Transforming Self Doubt to Self Worth 07.07.2026 25m

  Women leaders often believe that they have imposter syndrome but what if that label is stopping you from asking the question that matters most? Instead of assuming something is wrong with you, what if you asked, What's happened that's made you question yourself? This single question that I use in my leadership coaching often helps women change how they see themselves - it can completely transform your confidence, your leadership and your future. So much self doubt grows in uncertainty r...
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  Communication Style | How can I be assertive without sounding bossy? | Assertiveness Tips 30.06.2026 21m

  Have you ever been told you're "too bossy" or "too direct" and been left wondering what you're actually supposed to do with that feedback? For many women leaders, vague feedback about communication style can undermine confidence far more than they support growth. The problem isn't always the feedback itself, it's that opinions about communication style are often presented as facts, making it difficult to know what genuinely needs to change. Instead of accepting personality-based labels at fac...
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  Voice at Work | Reframing Self-Promotion for British Women Leaders 23.06.2026 15m

  If the thought of blowing your own trumpet makes you cringe, this one is for you! Leadership Communication can feel deeply uncomfortable for British women who’ve been taught to stay humble, keep their heads down and avoid making a fuss. But staying quiet isn’t always humility. Sometimes, it becomes invisibility. Many women with strong technical expertise and years of experience still struggle with speaking up about their achievements and it's certainly not a lack of confidence. It simply beca...
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  Leadership Communication: If Speaking Up About Your Success Feels Awkward, Listen to This 16.06.2026 20m

  Why do so many talented leaders find it easier to talk about their team’s success than their own? If the thought of sharing your achievements makes you uncomfortable, this conversation may explain why. Communication becomes challenging when you've been taught that being visible looks like bragging, even when your contribution deserves recognition. Many professionals, especially women leaders, grow up with the belief that hard work will always be noticed. Keep your head down, deliver results, ...
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  Executive Presence Tips | 3 Communication Mistakes that are Weakening Authority for Women Leaders 09.06.2026 20m

  Executive presence isn't something you're born with. It's not about being the loudest person in the room, having the perfect personality, or pretending to be someone you're not. In this episode, Liz explores one of the most overlooked factors in career progression: your leadership communication. Drawing on her own experience, she shares how habits like over-explaining, softening recommendations, and apologising unnecessarily were quietly undermining her leadership presence, despite delivering...
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  5 Reasons why speaking up in meetings is the secret to getting women promoted 02.06.2026 18m

  Most women assume promotions come from working harder, staying reliable, and quietly delivering results. But when it comes to senior leadership, speaking up in meetings is often the difference between being seen as dependable… and being seen as promotable. Because leadership is not built in silence. This conversation challenges the belief that confidence has to come before visibility. The women getting promoted are rarely the people with perfect answers. They’re the people whose thinking beco...
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  Leadership Pressure: Speaking Up Without Taking Criticism Personally 24.02.2026 14m

  If you’ve ever felt your judgement questioned at work, struggled to stay calm under pressure, or found yourself over-explaining decisions in senior conversations, this episode will resonate. As you move into more senior roles, leadership pressure changes. Visibility increases, expectations rise, and decisions carry more weight. In this episode, Liz Boswell explores why experienced professionals (especially women) often feel greater scrutiny as responsibility increases, and how to handle pre...
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  Decision Making for Women Leaders: The Power of the Pause 17.02.2026 14m

  In this episode we explore the power of the pause and why it's a bold move for women in business. Pausing to think could be seen as procrastination by those around you, yet moving too quickly can sometimes lead to mistakes and at senior level that can damage your reputation. It's time to challenge the belief that pausing is procrastination, and show how taking time to think can improve decisions, strengthen trust, and protect long-term credibility. This conversation is for capable female lead...
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  Why women leaders still struggle with self-doubt (even when they “should know better") 10.02.2026 17m

  If that voice inside your head gets louder as responsibility increases, this episode is for you. In this episode, Liz explains why the inner critic often gets louder not quieter as you progress as a leader. Drawing on leadership experience and insights from neuroscience, she reframes the inner critic as a stress response, not the truth. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why senior leaders still struggle with self-doubt (even when they “should know better”)How the brain’s protective response show...
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  How Speaking Up about Workload Builds Influence for Women Leaders 03.02.2026 15m

  Many high-performing professional women are dealing with leadership pressure every day because they avoid speaking up about workload. In this episode, Liz Boswell explores how strategic delegation is a leadership communication skill that protects both your executive presence and your boundaries. Discover why the real barrier to delegation isn't capability, it's protection - and how speaking up about workload builds influence, not weakness. Leadership Communication in Action is a...
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  Setting Boundaries with Confidence at Work to Avoid Burnout 27.01.2026 12m

  Protecting your boundaries doesn’t mean caring less, it means leading more strategically. In this episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 4: Protect Your Boundaries a practical conversation for senior leaders who feel constantly needed, pulled into last-minute meetings, and quietly carrying more than they should. We explore why boundary problems happen, how unspoken expectations drain your energy, and how small, intentional changes can protect your capacity to lead well w...
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  Leadership Influence: Why Your Reputation Matters More Than Your Track Record 14.01.2026 16m

  Why does leadership get harder as you climb? Because after capability, influence becomes the currency that matters. In this episode, Liz Boswell reveals how senior female leaders build trust through everyday moments like the way you listen, pause, respond, and follow up—and why these small behaviors compound into reputation and real advancement. Perfect for women in leadership who are hitting their targets but still invisible to decision-makers. Leadership Communication in Action is a...
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  Assertiveness tips: Asking for Promotion & Pay Without Sounding Pushy | Women Leaders 07.01.2026 14m

  If asking for what you want feels uncomfortable or risky, this episode is for you. Many capable people hold back from asking for a pay rise or a promotion because they might look pushy or desperate. In this episode, Liz explores why holding back shows up as frustration, self-doubt, or disappointment later on. Using a real client example, she looks at what’s really happening when people hint instead of ask, and how that quietly affects authority and trust. You’ll come away with a clearer...
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  Speaking Up in Meetings | Getting Your Voice Heard as a Woman in Leadership 01.01.2026 8m

  If you know what you want to say but hesitate to speak up, this episode is for you. Being heard in meetings isn’t about confidence or volume, it's about behaviour. In this episode, Liz explores why capable people hold back even when they have something valuable to contribute, and how that hesitation quietly affects visibility and authority over time. You’ll understand what gets in the way of using your voice and how to start speaking up in a way that feels natural, grounded, and true to you w...
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  Why Women Leaders Need Feedback (But Fear Losing Authority) 19.03.2025 23m

  At senior levels, feedback stops being about confidence, it becomes about judgment. This matters even more when you are stepping up into a leadership role. When your decisions carry wider consequence and visibility, feedback can feel deeply personal. In this episode, Liz explores how experienced leaders relate to feedback when authority, reputation, and trust are on the line and why receiving it actually strengthens your executive presence as a woman in senior leadership. Leadership Com...
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  Speaking Up When It Matters | Transform Overthinking Into Bold Moves 20.02.2025 21m

  Ever find yourself stuck in analysis paralysis?? Are you endlessly thinking about a goal but never actually doing anything about it? You’re not alone! In this episode we are diving into why we overthink, how it stops women getting promoted, and, most importantly, how to break free from it. I’ll introduce my B.O.L.D. framework, a simple and powerful way to shift from overthinking to action: 🔹 B – Break it down 🔹 O – Own the decision 🔹 L – Leap before you're ready 🔹 D – Do it again&nb...
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  Managing self doubt for women leaders | Dealing with Imposter Syndrome | Referencing The Chimp Paradox 06.02.2025 28m

  Ever felt like your emotions are taking over? That voice in your head telling you you’re not ready, you’re not good enough, or what if you fail - that’s your inner Chimp talking. In this episode of Making Bold Moves, I dive into The Chimp Paradox, a powerful mindset model by Dr Steve Peters that’s helped me manage anxiety and step outside my comfort zone. Probably my most vulnerable ever episode, where I'll share my personal experience of doing my first online interview in 16 years (hel...
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  Make this the year you reach your potential 16.01.2025 20m

  Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone and make this year your boldest yet? In this episode of Making Bold Moves, we dive into what it truly means to take bold action in your life and business. Hear real-life success stories from clients who transformed their confidence, leadership, and business results by embracing courage and committing to growth. From conquering networking nerves to landing game-changing contracts, these bold moves will leave you motivated to take action. W...
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  Finding the balance between wrapping up business goals and feeling festive! 28.11.2024 25m

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year... or is it? For female founders, the weeks leading up to Christmas can feel more like a marathon than a magical season. Between wrapping up business goals, managing festive plans, and trying to squeeze in some self-care, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode of Making Bold Moves, we’re tackling festive frustration with practical tips and a bit of fun to help you reclaim your energy and focus. I'm sharing simple strategies on how to: Pr...