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Change can be tough—but influencing it doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Whether you’re leading a team through a major shift, rolling out a new initiative, or trying to break old habits in the workplace, the key to success lies inhow you communicate.

In this episode, we’re diving intothree actionable strategies to help you influence change with authenticity, confidence, and impact. These aren’t just theories—these are research-backed, real-world strategies that you can applythe minute you’re done listening.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

✅Own Your Story—Blend Vulnerability with Strategic Influence

• Why sharing your leadership challenges builds trust instead of weakening credibility.
• The “scar vs. scab” rule—how to share personal experiences in a way that empowers others.
• Research-backed insight: Leaders who are transparent can improve team engagement by up to 21%.

✅Craft a Clear Vision—Speak with Purpose and Empathy

• The biggest mistake leaders make when trying to inspire change.
• A simple framework to articulate your vision so your team actuallygets it.
• Research-backed insight: Teams with a clear vision experience up to a 40% boost in engagement.

✅Consistent Communication—Empathy in Every Interaction

• The power of regular, meaningful check-ins and how they shift team dynamics.
• A one-line question you can ask today to strengthen trust and engagement.
• Research-backed insight: Companies with strong internal communication are 3.5x more likely to outperform their peers.

If today’s episode resonates, don’t miss mylive workshop tomorrow: How to Say No Without Sounding Like a Jerk—happening(tomorrow!)Tuesday, February 11th at 1 PM EST.

✔️60 minutes of clear, practical strategies
✔️Real scripts to set boundaries with confidence
✔️A reframe that makes saying no feel natural (and guilt-free!)

We’re capping it at30 participants, and only4 seats are left—make sure your name is on one of them!

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If you’re ready to become a master communicator, book afree discovery call ⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to learn more about myLead Out Loud communication program for high-achieving, recently promoted leaders wanting to transform their leadership voice and presence from self-doubt to self-assured. Spots are limited so be sure to grab yours today. Together, let’s transform your hesitant voice into a powerful presence once and for all.

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