Ep 149. Executive Presence Tips: Command The Room & Lead With Confidence | Dr. Laura Sicola

Struggling to speak with confidence in high-stakes moments? Want to lead meetings, conversations — even your career — with more influence and clarity?In this episode of Leaders Lane, I speak with Dr. Laura Sicola, a global expert in leadership communication and executive presence. Whether you're leading a team, pitching an idea, or stepping into the next level of your career, how you show up verbally and non-verbally matters.Together, we unpack:→ How to command the room — even before you speak→ What it really takes to connect with your audience (clients, teams, execs)→ Why most leaders hit a “linguistic glass ceiling” — and how to break it→ Simple mindset shifts to overcome fear of public speaking→ The three C’s of leadership communication: Command, Connect, CloseThis conversation is packed with actionable tips, relatable stories, and fresh ways to build your confidence and credibility — so you can stop holding back and start leading with impact.If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I want to say, but I’m not sure how to say it so it lands,” — this one’s for you.🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade Website: http://www.monicakade.com/ Connect with Dr Laura SicolaLaura’s TEDx talk with nearly 7,000,000 views: "Want to Sound like a Leader? Start by Saying Your name Right"Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlaurasicola/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraSicolaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurasicola/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurasicolaCTA -  Get 2 free chapters of my book: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/2free-chapters/Whole book link: Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice or listen Speaking to Influence on Audible