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39. Being Brilliant Isn’t Enough: How Women Leaders Finally Get Heard

The Balanced Leader · 2025-07-16 · 17 min

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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: Mentioned in this episode: Join me for The Leadership Edge! You're invited to a complimentary live coaching and activation experience for women who are ready to stop circling the same challenges and start moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. Join us live on June 30 at 2pm - 3:30pm EST. Click the link to register:

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