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Speak Like a Leader: 10 Communication Shifts for Executive Presence
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If you've ever wondered how to speak like a leader at work, this episode delivers the answer—through practical, tactical language shifts that instantly elevate your presence. Whether you're leading a team, presenting to executives, or looking to grow in your role, the way you speak plays a powerful role in how others perceive your leadership.
In this episode, discover how confident leaders use intentional language to project authority, clarity, and calm—even under pressure. These are communication skills you can put to work immediately to sound like a leader and develop the executive presence that drives real impact.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why confidence is often confused with competence—and how to use that to your advantage
- The communication habits that quietly undermine your leadership skills
- Why hedging language like “I think” and “I’m trying” weakens your message
- 10 powerful shifts to speak like a leader and sound more assertive, clear, and credible
- How your language influences both your personal development and how others view your leadership
- A client story that shows how small changes in communication can lead to stronger executive presence
- The connection between confident action and belief—and how to stop reinforcing self-doubt
Listen if you want to:
- Build the communication skills that help you sound like a leader
- Strengthen your leadership skills through everyday language choices
- Develop your executive presence without changing who you are
- Use personal development tools to show up with more clarity and confidence
Ready to speak like a confident leader?
Resourcers
Download the free worksheet with all 10 language upgrades—perfect for professionals working on their executive presence and leadership growth.
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Increasing Your Executive Present in Meetings - addresses the fear of speaking up
Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.
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Chapters
1. Speak Like a Leader: 10 Communication Shifts for Executive Presence (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Confidence (00:00:05)
3. The Role of Beliefs (00:02:58)
4. Challenges in Communication (00:03:16)
5. Language Tools for Leadership (00:05:36)
6. Assertive Language Changes (00:06:37)
7. Direct Communication Strategies (00:11:24)
8. Real-Life Application with Susan (00:13:18)
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