The Empowered Leader Blog

A client once told me: “I walked into my team meeting and got nothing but blank stares. I asked for ideas - silence. The room was colder than a morgue.” She laughed nervously when she said it, but I could tell it haunted her. This wasn’t her first “leadership nightmare.” And she’s not alone.

This month, I wrapped up an eight-week sales training with a client team ready to shift the way they think about sales, from pushing products to building real, lasting connections.

At its core, the most effective sales conversations aren’t about persuasion, they’re about understanding. It's about seeing your prospective clients not as a transaction, but as people with real goals, real fears, and real challenges. And when we start from that place, everything changes, from the questions we ask to the confidence we build, to the impact we create.

Managing projects by email? That was yesterday. This past month, I wrapped up a powerful 6-week training with a team of Product Managers who were ready to transform how they manage projects, time, and communication.

Success isn’t just about luck—it’s about preparation, confidence, and the right leadership skills.

📢 66% of managers are “accidental.” That means most leaders step into their roles without formal training—learning as they go, often through trial and error.

As we step into 2025, there’s a wave of energy in the air—goals are being set, resolutions made. But what if the most transformative move this year isn’t about adding new goals, but challenging the old ones?

The end of the year isn’t just a time to wind down; it’s a moment to reflect, recharge, and finish strong. While the calendar might suggest slowing down, this is your opportunity to assess what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how to maximize the time left in the year.

As the end of the year approaches, many of us are reflecting on our goals. But here’s a question for you and your team: Have we been truly productive, or just busy?

When Leaders Face Communication Breakdowns, the Whole Organization Feels It.