Leading with Values: How Coaching Builds Confidence, Visibility and Authentic Influence🎙️with Laura Shrieves

What happens when a leader truly aligns with their values?In this episode of the Leaders Who Coach™ Podcast, Sehaam Cyrene speaks with Laura Shrieves about her leadership transformation through coaching, and how leading with values reshaped her confidence, clarity and strategic presence.Laura shares her journey from navigating maternity leave to becoming a more self-aware, intentional and influential leader. This conversation explores how coaching skills deepen authenticity, strengthen self-advocacy, and enable scalable leadership without heavy operational lifting.Together, they explore:• How aligning with core values enhances authentic leadership• Building confidence without losing humility• Advocating for yourself and owning your achievements without guilt• Creating visibility for your success in a grounded, impactful way• Developing a clear strategic point of view• Elevating team members through powerful coaching questions• Managing silence and creating space in coaching conversations• How shared values strengthen diverse and effective teamsThis is a thoughtful and practical conversation about leadership maturity, self-awareness, and leading with greater intention and influence.If this episode resonates with you, you can connect with Laura here: 👉 Laura Shrieves on LinkedIn🎧 Listen & Follow Sehaam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sehaam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SehaamCyrene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sehaam.cyrene/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/leaderswhocoach📲 Download the Leaders Who Coach™ App and complete the Foundation Module free.Timestamps 00:00 – Coaching as a catalyst for leadership growth00:24 – Laura’s career journey before Leaders Who Coach02:22 – Maternity leave as a leadership turning point04:30 – Clarity and strategic focus07:15 – Sharing values to build trust08:42 – Self-advocacy and recognising achievements12:07 – Visibility without ego15:04 – Demonstrating strategic contribution16:38 – Timing and reflection in self-promotion18:04 – Developing a strong point of view19:58 – Staying grounded in core values20:28 – Values exercises in interviews and growth23:20 – Family life informing leadership values26:36 – Values guiding role transitions28:50 – Leaders Who Coach app exercises29:48 – Coaching mindset for scalable leadership30:18 – Elevating others through powerful questions33:42 – Managing silence in coaching37:50 – Normalising discomfort in growth41:49 – Modelling coaching behaviours44:25 – Authentic leadership through aligned values45:29 – Growth through course and community47:02 – Final reflections