develop a communication style where you’re always portraying yourself as a leader and therefore always being recognised as a leader. And that’s when exciting announcements about promotions start to happen. I do this using my ‘Three Step Adjustment Technique’ which has been proven to help clients carve out their own space at the top and not only be heard but also valued for what they bring to the table. Measurable and concrete results are what my clients and I work towards and that’s the secret sauce behind our success in working together. It’s particularly effective for women who feel that they want to adjust the power dynamics between themselves and specific individuals/groups or those that feel they need to develop their skills in being heard. It enables my clients to reposition themselves as leaders by transforming the way What are your tips for younger businesswomen embarking on the journey you’re already on? Keep an eye on the power dynamic that your communication style creates when you’re interacting with people. You always want to be on an equal footing with whomever you’re speaking to, so that’s really important and sometimes you might be handing too much power over without realising it. It’s all about the way you communicate and carry yourself and practice makes perfect. Can you tell us about your unique ‘Three-Step Adjustment Technique’? Who is it aimed at and what are the results they can expect? In the work I do with my clients, I help ‘up and coming female leaders strategically adjust the power dynamics between themselves and other already established leaders in their organisation so that they are seen as ‘one of them’ long before it’s announced. I also help my clients to stand out from their peers so that they are seen as the obvious next choice for career progression and fasttracked leadership roles. My process involves firstly helping you understand the power dynamics that might be hidden beneath the surface of your interactions with others and then secondly by showing you how to adjust those power dynamics so that you stop being seen as someone with ‘potential’ and start being seen as someone who is already demonstrating themselves as a leader and is actively ready for more. Then we use those same power dynamics to they are perceived. Whether it’s about adjusting the dynamics in order to create space for their own voice or whether it’s about being properly recognised, we work on both communication as well as other more holistic aspects of how my clients come across. This helps my clients to be perceived differently and therefore treated differently…i.e. as leaders. For me, it’s all about helping my clients create a smoother playing field for themselves. Power dynamics are what drive every interaction, whether we realise it or not and by getting a handle on the way you’re being perceived, you can cut through the glass ceiling and forge a path for yourself. What are your most important tips on achieving success? I’ve found that strategicallydeveloping more powerful communication skills is the key to becoming an influential leader who commands respect in any room. Once my clients master that, it has a direct impact on their selfconfidence and they step even further into their own power. But humility is also essential. And being transparent when you’ve made a mistake or changed your mind is what makes a leader relatable and likeable so that’s the big difference between a leader people want to follow and a leader people have to follow. How can this be achieved while maintaining a good work-life balance and avoiding burnout? It’s definitely tough but being prepared to walk away from work Power dynamics are what drive every interaction, whether we realise it or not and by getting a handle on the way youʼre being perceived, you can cut through the glass ceiling and forge a path for yourself. “ “ 16 EXECUTIVE COACHING
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