How to Stop Being Nervous Around People in Authority

Ep #202: How to Stop Being Nervous Around People in AuthoritySo many women leaders struggle when they’re face-to-face with a person in authority. You may have experienced this before. The anxious, bumbling, blood-pressure-spiking feeling you get when in the presence of a high-level leader – even when you’re just having a regular conversation and even if that leader happens to be the nicest person in the world. If you’re struggling with this, you’re not alone. I’ve literally been dealing with this issue for my entire life. I’ve investigated it. I’ve worked on it. And the good news is, I've come up with some tools to help myself (and you) deal with it. So on this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’m pulling back the curtain on my longstanding trouble with being in the presence of people in authority AND I’m offering some really simple, easier-to-follow advice that will help you have interactions and conversations with people in authority that don’t just feel less stressful, but actually feel really good.Are you ready to be promoted?  Take this free quiz and find out.  You could be closer than you think (or not).Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚