Power Skills

Over time, these 7 habits build leadership credibility faster than any title or credential ever could.

As leaders, we don't get to avoid difficult work conversations but we do get to choose how we approach them. When handled with structure, empathy, and transparency, feedback becomes less of a threat and more of a bridge.

The myths around impostor syndrome keep leaders stuck in cycles of overwork, self-doubt, and silence. The truth is: you can silence impostor syndrome, but it requires more than surface-level changes.

I'll never forget a season in my career when my phone never seemed to stop buzzing. As a department chair, I felt like every question, conflict, and deadline needed my immediate attention. I'd go home at night only to find myself checking my email at the dinner table, worrying about a faculty issue while brushing my teeth, and mentally drafting tomorrow's meeting agenda when I should have been asleep.

Repetition rewires your brain. The more you affirm your worth, the more your mind believes it. Keep saying it until you believe it.

Learn how to get funding for leadership coaching with these simple tricks and a plug & play email template.

What is executive presence? It's the confidence, clarity, and authenticity leaders need to inspire trust and lead with impact.

Mastering difficult conversations is within your reach. Learn the steps to lead these discussions with confidence.