Leadership Communication in Action | Women Leaders Speaking Up in Meetings, Getting Women Promoted to Leadership
Are you being told to "step up" but no one can tell you what that actually means?
Are you performing well, hitting your targets, yet still second-guessing yourself in senior conversations?
Are you navigating leadership communication and executive presence but something still feels off?
If that sounds like you, you're in exactly the right place.
Leadership Communication in Action is the weekly podcast for high performing women ready to close the leadership communication gap so you're seen as credible, trusted, and ready for senior leadership.
Each episode gives you the practical communication skills, executive presence and female professional growth strategies that partners and senior leaders are actually looking for. No jargon, no fluff — just clear, actionable guidance in under 20 minutes.
Hi, I'm Liz Boswell - a leadership communication coach who spent years telling herself she wasn't a leader.
For a long time, that voice in my head was relentless. Someone else knew more, someone else had more authority, I didn't deserve to take up space.
So I stayed silent, sat on the sidelines, and watched others speak up in rooms where I had just as much right to be heard.
Until I finally realised - that voice was lying.
The shift didn't come from working harder or knowing more. It came from changing how I showed up and how I communicated. Once I understood that, everything changed and I walked away from a corporate training career to build my own coaching business focused on the one thing most leadership development programmes completely ignore: how women communicate at senior level.
Since then I've helped clients achieve real measurable results including supporting a supply chain manager to overcome imposter syndrome and step up to become a director,
In this podcast you'll learn how to:
*Speak effortlessly in high stakes meetings without over preparing or second guessing
*Understand different communication styles and adapt without losing your unique strengths
*Build presence and trust with senior stakeholders and partners
*Give and receive executive feedback with clarity and authority
*Navigate career transitions from technical expert to strategic leader
*Handle high stakes meetings, presentations and promotion conversations with confidence
*Strengthen your confidence at work without relying on external validation
This is not about adding more to your workload. It's about making small, intentional shifts in your leadership communication that change how you're seen, trusted and heard at senior level.
New episodes drop every week, short enough for your commute or morning walk. Hit subscribe so you never miss one.
Ready to go deeper? When you're ready to turn your potential into promotion, join me inside Practically Promoted, my leadership communication programme designed specifically for ambitious women like you who are preparing for senior leadership.
Episodes
28 episodes
Voice at Work | Reframing Self-Promotion for British Women Leaders
If the thought of blowing your own trumpet makes you cringe, this one is for you! Leadership Communication can feel deeply uncomfortable for British women who’ve been taught to stay humble, keep their heads down and avoid making a fuss. ...
Leadership Communication: If Speaking Up About Your Success Feels Awkward, Listen to This
Why do so many talented leaders find it easier to talk about their team’s success than their own? If the thought of sharing your achievements makes you uncomfortable, this conversation may explain why. Communication becomes challenging w...
Executive Presence Tips | 3 Communication Mistakes that are Weakening Authority for Women Leaders
Executive presence isn't something you're born with. It's not about being the loudest person in the room, having the perfect personality, or pretending to be someone you're not.In this episode, Liz explores one of the most overlooked fac...
5 Reasons why speaking up in meetings is the secret to getting women promoted
Most women assume promotions come from working harder, staying reliable, and quietly delivering results. But when it comes to senior leadership, speaking up in meetings is often the difference between being seen as dependable… and being ...
Leadership Pressure: Speaking Up Without Taking Criticism Personally
If you’ve ever felt your judgement questioned at work, struggled to stay calm under pressure, or found yourself over-explaining decisions in senior conversations, this episode will resonate.As you move into more senior roles, leaders...
Decision Making for Senior Leaders: The Power of the Pause
In this episode we explore the power of the pause and why it's a bold move for women in business.Pausing to think could be seen as procrastination by those around you, yet moving too quickly can sometimes lead to mistakes and at senior l...
Why women leaders still struggle with self-doubt (even when they “should know better")
If that voice inside your head gets louder as responsibility increases, this episode is for you.In this episode, Liz explains why the inner critic often gets louder not quieter as you progress as a leader.Drawing on leadership exp...
How Speaking Up about Workload Builds Influence for Women Leaders
Many high-performing professional women are dealing with leadership pressure every day because they avoid speaking up about workload. In this episode, Liz Boswell explores how strategic delegation is a leadership communication skill...
Setting Boundaries with Confidence at Work to Avoid Burnout
Protecting your boundaries doesn’t mean caring less, it means leading more strategically.In this episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 4: Protect Your Boundaries a practical conversation for senior ...
Leadership Influence: Why Your Reputation Matters More Than Your Track Record
Why does leadership get harder as you climb? Because after capability, influence becomes the currency that matters.In this episode, Liz Boswell reveals how senior female leaders build trust through everyday moments like the way you liste...