Recent Episodes

403 | How to be assertive without being an a-hole
Feb. 23, 2026

403 | How to be assertive without being an a-hole

Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy, aggressive, or domineering - but many corporate environments only show you that one style of leadership. In this episode, I teach you the two opposing styles of assertiveness: Pushing...
402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader
Feb. 16, 2026

402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader

Executive presence is arguably the #1 skill that gets you promoted in your corporate job - but no one explains what it actually means or how to build it. In this video, I break down the Leadership Identity Triangle: the 3 min...
401 | The inner work that unlocks real confidence feat. Alice Njoroge & Jenny Penner
Feb. 9, 2026

401 | The inner work that unlocks real confidence feat. Alice Njoroge & Jenny Penner

What if building confidence isn't about changing what you do, but instead about changing what's happening inside your head? In this episode, I'm talking with two Academy graduates, Alice and Jenny, about the inner work that a...
400 | How to start speaking up in high-stakes meetings
Feb. 2, 2026

400 | How to start speaking up in high-stakes meetings

If you've been trying to speak up more in meetings but it's just not happening - this episode will show you why. I'm breaking down the psychology behind why you stay quiet (even when you have something valuable to say) and wh...
399 | Escape the overpreparing trap: feel confident without endless prep
Jan. 26, 2026

399 | Escape the overpreparing trap: feel confident without endless prep

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions about confidence at work: the idea that if you just prepare enough, you’ll finally feel ready to speak up. Today I’m teaching you why overpreparing doesn’t ...
398 | The confidence equation: 4 Ingredients that shape your confidence
Jan. 19, 2026

398 | The confidence equation: 4 Ingredients that shape your confidence

Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally confident while others struggle with self-doubt? In this episode, I'm breaking down what I call the confidence equation - a framework that explains exactly what determines...