355: Why 'Just Be Confident' Is Terrible Advice and the Real Tool to Own the Room (Even When You Don’t Have All the Answers)

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

🧠Being told to 'just be more confident' is not advice; it’s a cop-out. The real power lies in how you frame your message, not in forcing fake confidence.

As a high-performing leader, you’ve likely been mislabeled as “lacking confidence” when, in reality, you’re simply unsure how to position your message effectively. This episode dives into the art of framing, a skill that empowers you to shape perceptions, steer conversations, and elevate your executive presence—without pretending to be someone you’re not.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

✨ Discover why low confidence is often misdiagnosed and learn what actually drives leadership impact.

🛠️ Master the CLEAR framework to craft compelling narratives, even when you’re caught off guard or don’t have all the answers.

🎯 Turn challenges like budget cuts or career gaps into opportunities by reframing them in ways that inspire action and confidence.

🎧 Stop letting bad advice hold you back—hit play now and learn how to use the power of framing to take control of the narrative in your next big meeting or presentation!

Framing isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about setting the stage for constructive dialogue and shared solutions.

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free discovery call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. Click here to get started.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders 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. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.