In this insightful episode, Ali Wilson shares powerful strategies to help you step out of the shadows and into the leadership roles you deserve.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt overlooked or undervalued despite your talents. Ali dives deep into the concept of “hidden leaders”—those who possess the emotional intelligence, humility, and capability to lead but often go unnoticed in the workplace.
Through her personal journey and extensive experience, Ali offers practical advice for recognizing your own strengths, gaining the confidence to speak up, and making your leadership visible.
She explores why high-performers—especially women—often hesitate to claim the recognition they deserve, and how to overcome these barriers. Ali also provides actionable steps to help you negotiate promotions and increase your visibility in any organization.
Key takeaways:
• How to shift your mindset from self-doubt to self-recognition
• Why emotional intelligence and humility make you a stronger leader
• The importance of building a supportive community to amplify your leadership potential
• Practical steps to ensure your contributions are recognized and rewarded
Quote of the episode: “What would you do differently if you knew you were already great at what you do?”
The article mentioned in the episode:
Why do so many mediocre men rise to the top? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/may/10/why-do-so-many-mediocre-men-rise-to-the-top
TedX - Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeAEFEXvcBg
About Ali:
Alison's journey from chemical engineer to executive coaching has been driven by a passion for unlocking leadership potential in those who may not see it in themselves.
In every organisation she has worked with she has come across talented leaders who feel trapped in roles below the level of their capability and ambition. She came to realise that for many, the traits that keep them stuck are the very same traits that ultimately make them exceptional leaders. It's a paradox that harms everyone, leading to organisations where the most capable people are not the decision makers and results are delivered in spite of leadership, not because of it.
Alison has developed the Hidden Leaders program to empower these individuals to recognise their talent, amplify their impact and progress to leadership roles where their true potential can be realised
Follow Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-wilson-coach/
Empower Your Hidden Leadership: https://www.hidden-leader.co.uk/
