Welcome to the Women’s Leadership Podcast
Do you want to expand your potential and achieve great success? You have come to the right place. The Women’s Leadership podcast was created to help you. For over 30 years, I have been involved in research & cutting-edge practices that have helped thousands of people get promoted and become top leaders.
In this one-of-a-kind women’s leadership podcast, you will get actionable advice and tips and hear stories from over 144 top female (and men) thought leaders to help you be a better leader, advance your career, increase your income, help you have more influence and have a better quality of life in work and play.
This Women’s Leadership podcast is ideal for you if you are a new supervisor, manager, existing C-Suite, seasoned entrepreneur leader, or aspire to be one.
How to Use Women’s Leadership Podcast to Excel in Your Leadership, Career, and Income
To find a specific topic to help you succeed, use the Women’s Leadership Podcast “Topics” category search on the right-hand sidebar, or the search magnifying glass on the top navigation bar. Also, on the lower right-hand sidebar, check out some of the “Most Popular Shows” of the Women’s Leadership Success podcasts, where we are some of the most popular authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders dedicated to helping you enhance your leadership.
The results I have had with my clients inspired me to launch and develop this Women’s Leadership podcast to give you that same opportunity to excel in your leadership & career by sharing my expertise and interviewing top leaders in business to discover the secrets to their great success.
We have produced this Women’s Leadership Podcast since 2007, have had over 950,000 downloads, and have ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide. We are so happy and excited to hear from many listeners that this podcast for women has helped them.
We know the advice and wisdom in this Women’s Leadership Podcast will change you…if you listen and implement the actions that are suggested in these programs.
May I Ask You a Favor?
Thank you for listening to one of the first women’s leadership podcasts ever. May I ask you a favor?
Please give us a quick rating and review in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform and share this special leadership podcast for women with others so that we can help more women succeed together.
I want to hear from you too. Please post your thoughts and questions in the “Leave a Comment” box below each show.
Wishing you great success, Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC
Mastering Executive Influence: Unlocking Leadership Success | WLS 138
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Pandora | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Deezer | RSS
In the rapidly evolving business world, executive leaders face the challenge of leading their teams and influencing key stakeholders. The most effective leaders aren’t just decision-makers; they are influencers. But what does it take to master executive influence techniques? This powerful part I interview delves into the art of mastering executive influence.
Executive influence goes beyond authority. It’s about persuasion, connection, and the ability to guide others toward a shared vision. Whether managing up to your board of directors or collaborating with cross-functional teams, mastering these techniques can be a game-changer.
Join me Sabrina Braham MA MFT and Lida Citroën as we explore how you can develop your executive influence and impact and advance your career.
Lida Citroën: The New Rules of Mastering Executive Influence
Lida Citroën (@LIDA360) is a personal branding and reputation management authority who helps global executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders manage their perceptions and drive toward ideal opportunities. She has helped thousands of individuals in more than 30 countries gain a fresh perspective on positioning themselves for success.
As a professional keynote speaker and presenter, Lida’s popular TEDx Talk, Talks at Google presentation, and numerous courses on LinkedIn Learning showcase her empowering coaching style and message. She is also a faculty member for the Institute for Management Studies, presenting seminars throughout the United States.
Lida has authored seven award-winning books, and her most recent book, The New Rules of Influence: How to authentically build trust, drive change, and make an impact, just launched.
How to Inspire Action and Lead
With Authenticity as an Influential Executive Leader
Today, we explore how the most influential leaders build trust, communicate strategically, and— leverage emotional intelligence to inspire action and lead with authenticity.
1. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Understanding your team’s emotions and motivations is crucial. Empathy enables you to tailor your approach, ensuring your message resonates with each individual’s unique perspectives. Executive leaders who demonstrate high emotional intelligence not only influence but also foster loyalty and collaboration within their organizations.
2. Strategic Leadership Communication
Master communicators understand that timing, tone, and clarity are everything. Executive influence relies on conveying a clear and compelling message that aligns with your audience’s interests. Being concise and transparent helps build trust while leaving little room for misunderstanding.
3. Building Trust and Credibility
Influence without trust is ineffective. As an executive leader, consistently demonstrating competence, integrity, and reliability builds a strong foundation for influence. When people trust your judgment and respect your values, they are more likely to follow your lead.
4. Leveraging Social Capital – Building Strategic Relationships
Your network is your net worth in the executive space. Building strategic relationships across departments and industries enhances your influence. When others recognize your ability to connect people and ideas, your ability to influence outcomes grows.
5. Adaptive Leadership
Executive leaders need to be flexible and adaptive. An essential influence technique is understanding when to lead, listen, and empower others to take the reins. Adaptability shows you are responsive to change, an invaluable trait in today’s fast-paced business environment.
You can lead with authority and authenticity by mastering executive influence techniques and driving personal and organizational success.
Conclusion – Mastering Executive Influence Builds Trust and Leadership Success
Influence is the key to effective executive leadership. By focusing on emotional intelligence, strategic communication, and building trust, leaders can enhance their influence and lead their organizations to new heights.
Unlock Your Leadership Influence Potential
Find Out Your Leadership Score Today
- Answer 21 quick questions in 4 minutes
- Discover your leadership and influence score immediately.
- Get proven leadership and career development tips from Sabrina.
Are you ready to enhance your leadership skills to have more influence, confidence and impact? Take our Leadership & Career Development Quiz now to uncover your natural strengths and areas for growth.
Women’s Leadership Podcast & Blog
Inspired Leadership For Women in Business with James Cusumano and Executive Coach Sabrina Braham
LEARN THE SECRETS of INSPIRED LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN Every organization must have someone who leads it, but how many of those leaders are really fulfilled by their position? How many can lead by inspiring their [...]
A Fail Proof System to Develop Business Relationships for Women
Business Relationships for Women Have you ever felt frustrated or stuck in a job you don’t like? Or maybe you just graduated from college or are back in the workforce after taking care of kids? [...]
From Women Leader to Entrepreneur Success With Kim Malek
Follow Your Entrepreneurial Dream With Advice From Kim Malek Have you ever sat through a dull corporate meeting and dreamed of opening your own business? Have you fantasized about being the person in charge so [...]
Womens History: Susan Butler and Sabrina Braham on How Women Develop Leadership and Advance Careers | Womens Leadership Success 45
This is Women's History Month. It was ninety-three years ago women won the right to vote. Since that time women have continued to champion important causes for civil rights and equal pay for equal work. [...]
Getting Your Voice On a Women Leaders Guide to Having Your Impact and Influence with Jennifer Wilcov
Yesterday's Women Leaders There was a time when a woman's place was to keep a man happy and be quiet about it. Mother's taught their daughters to be seen and not heard. They warned about [...]









