Jamie Lee is an executive coach for smart women who hate office politics. She helps them get promoted and better paid without throwing anyone under the bus.
All tagged boundary setting for women leaders
When you think of the word "authority," what is the first thought that comes up for you?
For many high-performing women leaders I coach, "authority" is a loaded word.
Here’s why that makes sense. We’ve spent years navigating structures where authority was questionable or its misuse eroded our trust. Conditioned to be self-effacing and humble, we often view traditional authority as brash or bombastic.
What we call “executive presence” isn’t about how you matched your Hermès scarf to your burgundy blazer, how impressive you sound, or the impressive count of grams of protein you ingested in the morning. Executive presence is also about the frequency your body emits—one that other people feel in subtle but very real ways.
This is the real secret to stopping difficult people from hijacking your day: you regulate your field so you’re no longer unconsciously absorbing theirs.
