Executive Presence Without Pretending: How Women Can Communicate With More Confidence and Gravitas
From Wisdom For Working Mums by Nicky Lowe, Wisdom For Working Mums, Executive Coach, Podcaster
March 27, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 182
About this episode
This episode explores how women can communicate with more confidence and gravitas in the workplace.
Have you ever been told you need more presence, more gravitas, or more confidence at work? In this episode, I'm joined by Louisa Preston and Luisa Baldini, co-founders of Composure Media and former BBC journalists, to explore how we can communicate with more confidence, composure and impact in high-stakes moments. They share practical tools for building executive presence, managing nerves, using body language more intentionally, and speaking with calm authority - without over-explaining, shrinking yourself, or trying to become someone you're not. A thoughtful, practical conversation for any ambitious woman who wants to be seen, heard and taken seriously at work. More details: https://luminate-group.co.uk/podcast/182 Connect on LinkedIn Here Follow on Instagram Here Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let's take the conversation further. Subscribe for exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox - designed to support you in leading with confidence and living with intention.
People in this episode
Host: Nicky Lowe
Guests: Louisa Preston, Luisa Baldini
Topics covered
- executive presence
- communication
- confidence
- body language
- women in business
Keywords
- executive presence
- confidence
- communication skills
- body language
- women empowerment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Composure Media, BBC
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