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This episode focuses on handling tough questions in meetings while maintaining credibility and calmness.

Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1) A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice. → Join the waitlist: here What do you do when someone challenges your idea in a meeting? Learn how to respond without over-explaining Stay calm and credible under pressure Use a simple structure to handle tough questions Executive Presence Reset (6-Day Series) This week, we’re breaking down the small communication shifts that shape how senior leaders perceive you—often long before performance reviews. The 6-Day Reset covers: Day 1: Sound Confident Day 2: Speak with Clarity Day 3: Strengthen Credibility Day 4: Show Ownership Day 5: Handle Pushback Day 6: Influence Beyond the Meeting Ready to go deeper? Speak Up Summer Camp (July 6 – Aug 1) A private podcast with 24 short daily leadership reps to help you build the communication habits senior leaders actually notice. → Join the waitlist: here For senior leaders: If you’re ready to recalibrate how you’re perceived at the executive level in the next 90–120 days, the Executive Presence Mastery System is your next step. → Learn more: here New episodes of Speak Up drop…

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