#103 | People Aren't Mind Readers & Your Silence Is Slowly Costing You Leadership Influence and Promotion Prospects

Have you ever walked away from a conversation convinced you communicated clearly—only to discover the other person heard something completely different?Your leadership influence isn't determined only by what you say. It's shaped by how your message is received. In this episode, you'll discover why communication breakdowns quietly erode trust, how to rebuild relationships before they're beyond repair, and why adapting your communication style is one of the fastest ways to strengthen your influence and position yourself for promotion.In this episode, you'll learn:How to identify what different people need from conversations so you can build trust faster and strengthen your leadership influence.A simple framework for preventing misunderstandings before they become lasting relationship problems that affect your promotion opportunities.Three practical actions you can use immediately to rebuild trust, communicate with greater impact, and become the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow.Resources:Identify you communication preference and apply the four communication styles in your workplace. Download HERE.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.