The Warmth and Competence Balance Women Need to Advance | Lori Potts

"Focusing on the things that are within your control—how you communicate, your tonality, getting your voice heard in meetings—that's what creates real change."Lori Potts knows that women face a likability trap men rarely encounter: be too warm and you're dismissed as incapable; show too much competence and you're labeled aggressive. As a public speaking and career coach who helps mid-level women advance their careers, Lori teaches the communication skills that break through internal biases and external discrimination. In this conversation, she reveals why up-talking destroys your credibility even when you know your stuff, how one simple phrase can stop interruptions in meetings, and the surprising accountability hack that helps women stop apologizing for taking up space.You'll discover:• The warmth and competence balance that unlocks more opportunities and promotions• Why up-talking makes you sound like you're questioning yourself (and how to stop it)• The exact phrase to use when someone interrupts you in meetings• How 80% of Lori's clients land interviews in three months or less• The hilarious "I accept your apology" technique that breaks the chronic "sorry" habit• Why recording yourself speaking reveals communication blind spots you can't hear in real-time#StakeholderFocusedCommunication #LeadershipPodcastForStartupExecutives #CompanyCultureTransformation #H2H #BuildingBusinessRelationships===You can connect with Lori Potts here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/people-pleasing-coach Instagram: @peoplepleasingcoach TikTok: @people_pleasing_coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@people_pleasing_coachYou can connect with Karl Pontau here:www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontauhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbf_bDWwB9KVrFn5Sj3u2w?sub_confirmation=1Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody you care about!