11. She Was Called "Too Intense." Here's How She Became the Most Influential Person in the Room

In this episode of The Way She Leads, Megan sits down with Laura Ravo, executive career and performance coach, COO of Shine Strategy, and 30-year retail veteran, for a conversation about the kind of influence that doesn't announce itself. The kind that walks in with red lipstick, asks one well-placed question, and changes the entire direction of the room.If you've ever been told to "soften your edges" and had absolutely no idea what that meant, or if you've wondered why your competence alone isn't translating into the influence you know you're capable of, this episode is your answer.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy being told to "soften your edges" is actually an invitation and how to hear it without shrinkingThe difference between influencing with authority and influencing through curiosityHow your nervous system is setting the tone for your entire team, before you say a single wordWhy asking instead of telling is the most underrated power move in leadershipThe inherited legacies that drive your "bad behavior" and how to shed what was never really yoursRESOURCESLaura Ravo | LinkedInStrong Ground \ Brené BrownDiary of a CEO podcast | Steven BartlettFOLLOW ME: 🔗LinkedIn | Instagram | Web🎁 FREE STUFF→ SAY IT LIKE THIS: Scripts that communicate your message, keep you in your power without shrinking or steamrolling → FREE MONTHLY Somatic Breathwork Session. Add your name here to receive details on the next session → Join my newsletter here  for more leadership insights #feminineleadership #leadyourselffirst #itsthelittlethings #womeninleadership #quietpower #feminineenergy #influence #thewaysheleads