High-performing women often find themselves in a frustrating paradox. They’ve earned the title, delivered exceptional results, and secured a seat at the table, yet their voices still feel invisible in rooms that matter most.

In this episode, I explore why doing more doesn't make you more visible and share the core belief that changes everything. Drawing from Harvard Business Review research showing that men speak more often and at greater length in professional settings while being interrupted less, I unpack why women are overtrained in accuracy but undertrained in authority. The cost of this conditioning shows up in how we communicate.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: www.aspire-coaching.co/39

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Ready to FINALLY be heard?!

If you’ve ever: Been interrupted in meetings Had your ideas brushed aside (until someone else echoed them) Spoke up then feel like what you said was dismissed, overlooked or completely ignored Walked out thinking, “Why didn’t I speak up more?” Then, this MASTERCLASS is for YOU! Join me for How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Male Leaders on July 24 at 12pm ET. Register here: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/beheard

Be Heard Masterclass July 24

There comes a moment in every high-achieving woman's life when the doing stops working, when you've checked all the boxes, hit the goals, and still feel stuck. When you're successful on paper but swirling in self-doubt behind closed doors. That moment often arrives with a simple question: Is this all there is?

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens inside an empowering coaching consultation and why it's often the first moment my clients start feeling seen, heard, and powerful again. This is about taking a 20-foot view of your life - not just your career or goals, but your whole self, your decision-making patterns, and the unconscious beliefs that keep you playing small even when you're meant for more.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: www.aspire-coaching.co/38

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to FINALLY be heard?!

If you’ve ever: Been interrupted in meetings Had your ideas brushed aside (until someone else echoed them) Spoke up then feel like what you said was dismissed, overlooked or completely ignored Walked out thinking, “Why didn’t I speak up more?” Then, this MASTERCLASS is for YOU! Join me for How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Male Leaders on July 24 at 12pm ET. Register here: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/beheard

Be Heard Masterclass July 24

Leadership roles come with an uncomfortable truth: saying yes to everything means saying no to your own growth. The most respected leaders aren't the ones who keep everyone happy. They’re the ones who can deliver hard truths with calm clarity.

I'm introducing you to one of the most underrated skills in modern leadership, especially for women leaders: to displease with ease.

This approach transforms how others perceive your leadership presence and builds the respect necessary for real influence. This week, the framework I share will help you honor your personal truth while demonstrating strategic thinking that benefits your entire organization.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: www.aspire-coaching.co/37

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to FINALLY be heard?!

If you’ve ever: Been interrupted in meetings Had your ideas brushed aside (until someone else echoed them) Spoke up then feel like what you said was dismissed, overlooked or completely ignored Walked out thinking, “Why didn’t I speak up more?” Then, this MASTERCLASS is for YOU! Join me for How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Male Leaders on July 24 at 12pm ET. Register here: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/beheard

Be Heard Masterclass July 24