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The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.
I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm.
Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do.
That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.
I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!”
So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place.
The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
105. Charisma, Confidence and/or Connection. What Truly Earns Influence.
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When you think about influence at work… what comes to mind?
A senior title?
Being the loudest in the meeting?
Having the most experience?
Because here’s the truth - influence in 2026 doesn’t belong to the loudest person in the room.
It belongs to the person people actually listen to.
The person whose words move things.
The person others want to follow.
In this episode, we unpack what truly earns influence in today’s workplace - and whether it’s charisma, confidence, or connection that really makes the difference.
As well as...
• Why traditional “work harder and wait your turn” strategies no longer earn real influence
• The difference between charisma, confidence, and connection - and how each one shows up at work
• Why charisma gets attention but doesn’t automatically build trust
• How grounded confidence earns respect (without needing to be loud)
• Why connection is the ultimate influence multiplier in 2026
This episode will challenge how you think about leadership - especially if you’ve been relying on output, titles, or people-pleasing to get ahead.
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Go have fun.
And shake things up.