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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 28 MIN

Ep #165 - The ONE Communications Shift to Sound More Like a Senior Leader

from Breaking Free from the Grind · host Amelia Noël

You know exactly what you want to say.You’ve rehearsed it in your head.It’s clear. It’s sharp. It’s confident.And then you get into the meeting……and suddenly you start rambling.You soften your point.You add five extra sentences no one asked for.And somehow… what was clear in your head now sounds uncertain out loud.It feels like a communication issue.But what if it’s not that at all?In this week’s Breaking Free from the Grind episode, I’m diving in to discuss: Why overexplaining and overjustifying aren’t about being thorough—but are actually driven by self-doubt and the need to manage other people’s reactionsThe 3 moments high performers lose authority at work (saying no, making asks, and sharing their point of view)—and how overexplaining in these moments is quietly holding you backThe #1 senior leadership shift to certainty—and how to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently so you’re seen (and respected) as a senior leaderIf you find yourself overexplaining in meetings, rewriting messages multiple times, or walking away from conversations thinking “that didn’t land how I wanted”…This episode will show you what’s really happening, and how to shift into the kind of communication that actually reflects your level.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today. Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

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You know exactly what you want to say. You’ve rehearsed it in your head. It’s clear. It’s sharp. It’s confident. And then you get into the meeting… …and suddenly you start rambling. You soften your point. You add five extra sentences no one asked for. And somehow… what was clear in your head now sounds uncertain out loud. It feels like a communication issue. But what if it’s not that at all? In this week’s Breaking Free from the Grind episode, I’m diving in to discuss: Why overexplainin...

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