#101 | Why Going Silent When You’re Under Pressure Makes Your Team Lose Trust With You & Damages Your Influence: Leadership, Influence & Promotion

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Previously titled “#101 | The Overlooked Silence Hurting Your Leadership Influence & The Single Question That Rebuilds Trust Fast To Put You On The Promotion Track” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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What message are your team members hearing when you stop communicating under pressure?When work becomes overwhelming, many leaders naturally turn inward. But while silence may feel like the best way to cope, the people around you may interpret it very differently. In this episode, you'll discover how the gap between intention and interpretation can quietly erode trust, reduce engagement, and weaken your effectiveness as a leader.By listening, you'll learn:How your default communication style shapes your leadership & influence—even when you aren't speaking.Why different people interpret the same silence in completely different ways, and how that impacts trust and retention.One simple question you can ask today to rebuild connection before misunderstandings become lasting relationship problems.Listen now to discover how small communication shifts can strengthen your leadership & influence, build deeper trust, and help your team feel seen—even when the pressure is at its highest.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

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