Leadership Communication in Action | Executive Presence, 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
26 episodes
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...
Speaking Up Without Self-Doubt | Managing Your Inner Critic
If that voice inside your head gets louder as responsibility increases, this episode is for you.In this episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 6: Quiet the Inner Critic - Liz explains why the inner c...
Leadership Communication for Delegation | Speaking Up for Boundaries to Free up Space
Many high-performing female leaders stay stuck in the details because they believe delegating means lowering standards. In this episode, Liz Boswell explores how strategic delegation is a leadership communication skill that protects both your q...
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...
Asking for Promotion & Pay Without Sounding Pushy | Female Leadership
If asking for what you want feels uncomfortable or risky, this episode is for you.Many capable people hold back from asking for a pay rise or a promotion because they might look pushy or desperate.In this episode, Liz explores why...
Speaking Up in Meetings | Getting Your Voice Heard as a Woman in Leadership
If you know what you want to say but hesitate to speak up, this episode is for you. Being heard in meetings isn’t about confidence or volume, it's about behaviour.In this episode, Liz explores why capable people hold back even when they ...
Welcome to Bold Moves for Leaders - Your Roadmap to 15 Bold Career Moves
Welcome to the new season of Making Bold Moves – designed especially for women in leadership.I’m Liz Boswell, and in this series we’ll explore the Bold Leaders Roadmap — 15 practical moves to help you step into leadersh...
Why Senior Leaders Need Feedback (But Fear Losing Authority)
At senior levels, feedback stops being about confidence, it becomes about judgment. This matters even more when you are stepping up into a leadership role.When your decisions carry wider consequence and visibility, feedback can feel deep...
Speaking Up When It Matters | Transform Overthinking Into Bold Moves
Ever find yourself stuck in analysis paralysis?? Are you endlessly thinking about a goal but never actually doing anything about it? You’re not alone! In this episode we are diving into why we overthink, how it sto...
Let’s tackle your Chimp! Managing self doubt when fear kicks in.
Ever felt like your emotions are taking over? That voice in your head telling you you’re not ready, you’re not good enough, or what if you fail - that’s your inner Chimp talking.In this episode of Making Bo...
Make this the year you reach your potential
Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone and make this year your boldest yet? In this episode of Making Bold Moves, we dive into what it truly means to take bold action in your life and business.Hear real-life...
Finding the balance between wrapping up business goals and feeling festive!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... or is it? For female founders, the weeks leading up to Christmas can feel more like a marathon than a magical season. Between wrapping up business goals, managing festive plans, and trying to squeeze ...
LinkedIn or Real Life Networking - Which gives the best ROI for your time and money?
Are you spending hours on LinkedIn hoping to grow your business, but wondering if it’s really working? Or maybe you’re tired of spending hours and hours at networking events with little to show for it? In this episode of Making Bold M...
How to stop procrastinating and start achieving your bold goals
You’ve passed the last defender, you’re heading towards the goal, the crowd are on their feet, the adrenaline is pumping and your heart is racing, you’re sure you’re going to score… UNTIL someone suddenly appears right in front of you and stops...
Calm the Chaos & Embody Your Business – with Claire Sophia
In this episode, I’m having a conversation with Claire Sophia, who’s a somatic coach, business mentor, and yoga teacher. You'll love this if you can relate to that behind-the-scenes chaos - like you're holding it all together on the out...
Three ways YOU could be sabotaging your voice as a woman in business.
In this episode we take a look at the three biggest mistakes that could be sabotaging your voice as a woman in business. Are you downplaying your expertise, staying in the background, or underestimating your worth? These common pit...
3 Simple steps to create a BOLD vision to get you fired up!
Are you ready to stop playing small and start building the business and life you really want? In this value packed episode, we dive into foundation for any successful business - a BOLD vision. Discover how to craft a clear, compell...
Make it your business to take care of your body - with Julia Kinsey, Registered Osteopath
Do you often find yourself and your health falls to the bottom of the pile when it comes to your priorities?!In this episode of "Making Bold Moves," we are joined by Julia Kinsey, a registered osteopath from Penwortham with over 33 year...