272: How Your Superficial Confidence Secretly Undermines Your Influence and How To REALLY Build Your Executive Presence

Ever realize that all those awards and certifications are not delivering the level of executive presence and influence you expected they would?In this episode, with an Emmy award-winning television anchor and former tech executive we dive into how your untold stories—the setbacks and challenges that don't make it onto LinkedIn—shape you into a resilient and adaptable leader.For high-performing business leaders, understanding and leveraging these experiences is crucial for continuous growth and achieving desired outcomes.Tune in to take-away these career-altering insights and more:1. Learn how to look your best on VIDEO from an Emmy award-winning television news anchor.2. You can actually use past failures without hiding them.3. Learn strategies to redefine your identity beyond your professional achievements and become a stronger leader.Unlock the secrets to resilience and growth—click play now and start transforming your untold stories into your greatest strengths!If you’re not getting our weekly dispatch of helpful charisma and executive presence tips, please visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up email list. Scroll to the bottom and jot in your email address.ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:From the USA Gymnastics team to corporate leadership, with a background in Emmy-winning journalism and tech startups, Nina Sossamon-Pogue brings a unique perspective to the table.Her framework for resilience equips leaders with tools to thrive amidst adversity, driving organizational success.Drawing from her own setbacks, Nina provides actionable insights for leading with authenticity and resilience. Her message is clear: resilience is a skill that can be cultivated for organizational impact.Based in Charleston, SC, Nina's influence extends beyond accolades. Recognized as a 'Woman of Distinction,' her impact in corporate leadership is undeniable.FOR YOU:To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.