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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 15 MIN

EP6: 3 Steps to Influence any Exec

from The unCorporate Leader | Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Productivity, Strategy · host Silvia Johnson - C-Suite Exec, Board Member, Leadership Coach

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 6 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we're diving into 3 Steps to Influence Any Executive. You know the moment. You've laid out the perfect rollout plan for your project, program, or strategy — and then you're asked to have just one more conversation with that exec. You happily schedule a quick 30-minute chat, fully expecting it to wrap in 15. But you're barely two slides in when the whole thing goes sideways. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this week's episode, we'll cover: How to pivot when your "easy" meeting gets hijacked by someone else's triggers — and the leadership skills to get it back on track How to identify your allies before you need them — a critical part of leadership development The key to effective communication with senior executives — even the difficult ones How to spot potential detractors and navigate around them before it's too late Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode. 🎙️   Referenced in Today’s Episode: Join the Community If you haven't already, join the un-Corporate Leader Community at theuncorporateleader.com Triggered by Triggers: Blog post with the neuroscience behind being triggered https://theuncorporateleader.com/blog/ Episode 5 - The 3 Leadership Skills that Create Executive Presence: https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/ Want more clarity? If something's not working and you suspect burnout might be creeping in, apply for a Clarity Conversation with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 Got questions? I have answers! Send them to [email protected] and I may answer yours on a future episode.

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