185. What It Takes to Lead Under Pressure - When Everyone's Watching, and the Stakes Are at the Top [Katarina Carroll]

Free Masterclass Invitation To mark the 4-year anniversary of Trusted Authority, I'm running a free 60-minute masterclass to help you: In just one 60-minute live session [offered across 3 time zones], you'll learn how to: ✅ Build trusted visibility in a noisy, AI-saturated world ✅ Uncover the Trust Asset that make you irreplaceable [and attract the right kind of attention] ✅ Reposition yourself as the go-to — not the go-everywhere Here's how to join: 🛒 Step 1: Buy a print copy of Trusted Authority [already have one? Gift a copy — influence is more valuable when it's shared.] 📝 Step 2: Upload your receipt over at Trusted Authority Live 📅 Step 3: Choose your preferred session time [3 to choose from] — these are small, practical, and not built for the masses 📩 Can't make it? You'll get the replay. 🎁 Bonus: Win a Private Strategy Session with me One attendee gets a free 1:1 Strategy Session with me [aka, your positioning shortcut] _______ What does it take to lead when every decision is under the spotlight—and the consequences are life or death? I sit down with Katarina Carroll, Queensland's first female Police Commissioner and one of Australia's most tested public leaders. From a tobacco farm upbringing in Far North Queensland to commanding some of the country's most critical crisis responses - including the G20 summit and Queensland's catastrophic 2018 bushfires - Katarina's story is anything but conventional. We go beyond the badge to unpack the systems, psychology, and self-trust that underpin high-stakes leadership. Whether you're navigating boardroom politics, organisational transformation, or real-time crisis, this episode will challenge how you think about authority, influence, and trust. What you'll learn in this episode: How Katarina built operational credibility in a system not designed for her Why trust is earned not just by being right - but by being explainable When breaking protocol becomes a leadership advantage The role of communication under intense scrutiny [and how to keep control of the narrative] What most leaders get wrong about influence - and how to fix it Her real-time decision-making framework when the data is incomplete but the pressure is relentless Memorable Moments: "You can't influence if people don't trust you've done the work." "Sometimes, breaking protocol is the most trust-building move you can make." "Be criticised for being cautious—not for being careless." "Influence isn't charisma—it's strategic credibility." Ready to become the go-to authority in your industry? If you're an executive, partner, or entrepreneur looking to scale trust, attract high-caliber opportunities, and create lasting impact, here are a few ways you can take the next step: 📊Get your personalised Authority Score with the free Scorecard → https://www.impaccct.com/quiz 🎥 Watch the free training on the systems you need to scale trust and influence in 2025 → https://www.impaccct.com/training 📝 Book your complimentary 20min Authority Brand Strategy Session → https://calendly.com/petra_zink/strategy More Resources: 🎓 Join the Trusted Authority [on demand] Program → https://www.impaccct.com/trusted-authority-signature-program-2025 📚 Get the Playbook: Trusted Authority™: From Technical Expert to Trusted Authority – Grab your copy here. Visit www.impaccct.com for everything you need to grow your authority and make an impact.