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The Authority Paradox: Why The Word We Fear Most Is the One We Need Most

How comfortable are you with the word authority? This week, I had two conversations with two different founders within 48 hours. The first told me she wanted to raise her level of authority in the marketplace. To her, that meant owning her voice at a completely different level. It meant ...

The Unreasonable Path to Building Influence: Lessons from a Big Wave Surfer

What if the exact moment you want to shrink back… Is the exact moment you need to step forward? Recently on Inside Influence, I spoke with big wave surfer Mark Matthews – someone who rides 50-foot walls of water, despite being terrified of the ocean as a child. After a ...

I Nearly Lost My Best Client

The presentation deck was flawless. Sixty-three slides of pristine data analysis, complete with trend forecasts, recommended strategies, and competitive benchmarking that had taken my team three weeks to compile. Every chart was pixel-perfect. Every statistic bulletproof. I could feel the confidence radiating from my laptop screen as I clicked through ...

5 Truths About Being a Thought Leader That No One Tells You

There’s a lot of talk right now about becoming a thought leader.However, in my experience, not many understand what truly sets influential voices apart.After a decade of working with global experts, I’ve often thought about what separates those who merely share their ideas, from those who shape how entire industries think.Here are the five counterintuitive ...

Raj Sisodia explores his journey to Awaken, finding purpose and making a global impact

What makes you who you are? I know that’s a huge, complex question. However, if you think about it – there would have been a few pivotal moments, relationships and possibly conversations that set you on the path you’re on today. Beyond the path, those moments would have also laid ...

Gretchen Carlson on speaking out, fighting for change and the ripple effect of courage

What does it take to own your voice when everything is on the line – and the entire world is watching? Today’s Guest On the podcast today I speak with Gretchen Carlson, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and internationally recognized trailblazer for women’s rights in the workplace. In June ...