E79 Speak Up Like a Leader: The Real Secret to Executive Presence

What does it really mean to hold your own in today’s workplace?In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with executive coach, former Expedia C-suite leader, and author Melissa Maher to unpack the real meaning of executive presence and how leaders can confidently speak up without pretending to be someone they’re not.Melissa shares lessons from decades in hospitality leadership, her journey from nervous young leader to confident executive, and the practical tools that help professionals communicate with clarity, influence decisions, and show up powerfully in high-stakes moments.This episode is about finding your voice, trusting your value, and leading with clarity instead of perfection.🎓 What You’ll LearnHow executive presence is built through clarity, not personality changesWhy do many high performers struggle to speak up after promotionsSimple physical and communication techniques that instantly increase confidenceHow mindset and self-talk influence leadership impact more than skill alone✅ Action ItemsLead with the headlineStart conversations or presentations with your main point first, not the background story.Practice clarity over volumeUse fewer words and slow your delivery to increase trust and authority.Prepare your “core message” before meetingsWrite down your key idea and desired outcome, so you show up ready to contribute.One Question Cards link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lre-gzoUjSP8eH9p2rD9nXZT4NDFfxtP/view?usp=sharingPower Stance Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/rq8TNJq9AAAConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Melissa:📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamaher/📍Website -https://pinnacleenterprisesgroup.com/http://www.holdingyourownbook.com/