#37 | Gareth Killed the Snow Machine, Nia Saved the Party & What That Teaches You About Quiet Leadership Influence.

Ah, the office Christmas party.Less “festive joy,” more “performance review with glitter.”Nia (our quietly brilliant operations manager ) positions herself near the buffet like a tactical genius. But when Gareth from Sales knocks the cable out of the snow machine mid-brag, the night descends into festive chaos.Nia steps in with the kind of calm, grounded authority that makes real leadership obvious… without saying a word.In this episode you’ll hear:Snow machine pandemoniumOne-woman peacekeeping forcesGareth being… GarethWhy quiet leaders are the ones we follow without realisingPower Move: Build Your Circle Little Move: Be the steady one when nonsense erupts.What You’ll Take Away: Influence isn’t loud. Influence is presence. And the people who keep the room calm are the people who get remembered.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.