Confidence Isn't Loud-- It's Clear : Finding Your Voice as a Leader

Confidence Isn’t Loud — It’s Clear Leadership requires confidence. That’s the truth. But somewhere along the way, many of us started believing a lie about what confidence looks like. We started believing that confidence means being the loudest person in the room… the one with all the answers… the one who speaks first. But after more than 20 years in corporate leadership, I’ve learned something very different. The most powerful leaders in the room are often the clearest ones. In this episode of It’s Time to SOAR, I sit down with leadership and mindset coach Rev. Cheryl Hurley to unpack one of the biggest myths about leadership: that confidence has to be loud. Together, we explore what authentic leadership really looks like, why so many professionals unknowingly imitate unhealthy leadership styles, and how clarity, conviction, and self-awareness create real leadership influence. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure whether your leadership style “fits the mold,” this conversation will challenge the narrative you’ve been telling yourself. Because real leadership isn’t about performing confidence. It’s about standing in clarity. 🔹 What You’ll Learn • Why leadership requires confidence — but confidence isn’t about being loud • The difference between authentic leadership and imitating leadership styles • How toxic leadership environments shape the leaders we become • The quiet leadership traits you may already have • Why vulnerability and transparency strengthen leadership • How clarity, communication, and listening build influence 👤 About Our Guest Rev. Cheryl A.S. Hurley is an author, leadership and mindset coach, and founder of Empowered to Inspire You, LLC, where she helps women find their voice and lead with clarity and conviction. She is also the host of the YOU Matter Podcast and the author of the upcoming book Leadership Unwrapped. 💡 Key Takeaway Leadership isn’t about having the loudest voice in the room. It’s about having the clarity and conviction to use the voice you’ve been given. 🔗 Connect Rev. Cheryl Hurley www.empoweredtoinspireyou.com Katina Robertson www.katinachristmasrobertson.com To book a strategy session: https://scheduler.zoom.us/katina_robertson/alignment_session   Learn more in the show notes.