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The Invisible Language: Leadership Lessons from Horse Whispering

When a thousand-pound horse bolts around an arena, ignoring every command from a celebrated corporate executive, what’s really happening? According to horse whisperer Koelle Simpson – it’s simply responding to something we rarely acknowledge. The hidden language of our internal emotional state. On a recent Inside Influence podcast episode, I ...

Stop Playing Small: Your Guide to Unshakeable Certainty

The greatest myth in influence isn’t about strategy or skill – it’s about confidence. I was sitting with an incredible CEO last week when she made a confession that stopped me in my tracks: “I’ve been waiting ten years to write my book. Ten years of collecting stories, refining ideas, ...

The Media Magnet Blueprint: 5 Steps to Grow Your Influence

Last week I was asked to pitch to a major media outlet. Exciting, right? It should have been. I’ve spent years coaching experts to become thought leaders, helping countless professionals land features in top-tier publications. I’ve worked alongside the world’s most sought-after speakers and authorities. Yet there I was—staring at ...

The Hidden Cost of “Being Authentic” (That No One Talks About)

Last week I spoke with a client who confessed she hadn’t done anything to raise her profile in months. The reason? She couldn’t find any personal stories “authentic enough” to share alongside her pioneering research. I sat with that for a moment. Here was a brilliant mind withholding game-changing ideas ...

Three Words That Will Transform Your Negotiations

I want you to picture this… A father in Haiti receives a call from Washington DC after his son is kidnapped. The voice on the line doesn’t start by listing his FBI credentials or years of experience. Instead, he says: “Haitian kidnappers are not killing kidnap victims. Today is Thursday ...

How To Find Your Breakthrough Expert Niche

“What are you an expert in?” This was the first question I’d ask when managing and launching professional speakers. Those who couldn’t answer clearly weren’t ready for the next level – no matter how incredible they were. Why? Because if you can’t quickly explain your expertise in a way that ...