Ep 60: Don't Be the World's Best-Kept Secret with Susan Heaton-Wright

How many talented people stay invisible simply because they've been taught not to "show off"?In this inspiring conversation, Louise and communication specialist Susan Heaton-Wright explore why so many capable professionals hold themselves back, especially women, introverts and multilingual leaders.Susan shares her remarkable journey from being told as a child to stay in the background to becoming an award-winning opera singer, TEDx speaker and international communication expert. Together, Louise and Susan discuss how our early beliefs shape our confidence, why leadership presence has nothing to do with being the loudest person in the room, and how communication is a skill that can be learned rather than a personality trait.They also explore:Why meetings are a performance, but never an actThe hidden strengths introverts bring to leadershipWhy multilingual professionals often underestimate themselvesHow to stop dismissing compliments and own your achievementsPractical strategies for speaking up in meetings with confidenceThe importance of preparation, posture and purposeHow to build authentic executive presence without pretending to be someone you're notWhether you lead a global team, present your ideas to senior stakeholders or simply want to communicate with greater confidence, this episode offers practical tools and a refreshing reminder that your voice deserves to be heard.As Susan says: "Don't be the world's best-kept secret. The world needs you."Watch Susan's TED talk on your tube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ-0Z8v9gMg