How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience & Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 1)

Send us Fan Mail🎧 Episode 173: How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience, and Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 1)In Part 1 of this conversation, Whitney Faires shares her journey from collegiate athlete to executive leader to globally recognized coach—and the self-doubt, grit, and intentionality that shaped her path along the way.With two decades of experience leading high-performing teams in healthcare, Whitney opens up about the mindset shifts that transformed her leadership—and how she now helps others do the same through her Courageous Leader Roadmap and Excellence Equation frameworks.We explore:The identity crisis that came with becoming a working mom—and how Whitney redefined what success looked likeThe most overlooked but critical step in her Excellence Equation frameworkHow to perform a “readiness reality” check before a big leapWhitney’s personal battle with self-doubt—and how mentors and mindset helped her riseThe truth about managing negative thought spirals (and why mindset mastery is like going to the gym)How to separate emotion from action in moments of adversityThe 5 components of courageous leadership—and why fearless communication is a skill, not a personality trait🔑 Key takeaways:Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about showing up with courage and convictionYou don’t need to feel ready to be readySelf-doubt doesn’t disqualify you—inaction doesResilience isn’t about avoiding emotion, it’s about channeling it into forward motion💡 Quotes to remember:“Courage and belief will ultimately fuel your success.” “Sometimes our minds just tell us lies.” “Don’t wait for the title. You can lead from wherever you are.” “Fearless communication isn’t about saying anything—it’s about saying the right thing in a way that can be heard.”📚 Resources mentioned:✨ Learn more about Whitney’s work and coaching: www.whitneyfaires.com📲 Connect with Whitney: Instagram – @whitney_faires LinkedIn – Whitney FairesA rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!On a health journey too? Join me as I navigate Hashimoto's and Perimenopause like a BEAST 🔥Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Meraki Discount Code: http://www.merakimedicinal.com/EVOKEGREATNESSCheck out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness