You meant to speak up. But your voice caught. You tried to take up space. But your body pulled back. That’s not just nerves: it’s your shaping story. In this episode, embodied leadership expert Suzanne Mau-Asam and her colleague, learning & development expert Emma ten Veen, unpack how past experiences, whether from childhood, culture, or early career, leave a deep imprint in the body. These patterns often go unnoticed, but they affect how we work, lead, speak, and relate. We explore: - What a shaping story is, and how it shows up in your leadership - A personal story from Suzanne about invisibility and survival - The six sources that shape your professional presence - A guided practice to help you feel what needs to shift Learn more about our embodied leadership programmes on our website Follow us for new tools and episodes.

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