If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking “that didn’t sound like me”…you’re not broken — you’re untrained.

This is a special off-schedule Friday drop with Dr. Laura Sicola (TEDx speaker with 7,000,000+ views) on the real mechanics of executive presence: voice, perception, power, and the tiny shifts that change how people experience you.

We unpack:

• Why “just be authentic” is often a trap (and how it quietly caps your career)
• Code-switching vs. covering — and the line between smart adaptation and self-erasure
• The “prismatic voice” idea: you’re not one note — you’re a spectrum
• The “expert’s curse”: how to stop sounding smart and start making others feel smart
• Laura’s “internal mixing board” tool (a 15-minute reset you can use before your next high-stakes room)
• Why women often get penalized for behaviors men get rewarded for — and what to do about it

If you lead people, sell ideas, or have to influence up a level, this episode is a masterclass.

Connect with Dr. Laura Sicola

• Website: https://laurasicola.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola/

Work with Adam (Transition Leadership Coaching/EnergyOS)

• Website: https://www.adamwbarney.com/
• Book a 20-min Foundation Call: https://calendly.com/adamwbarney/foundation-call-20min

If this hits, share it with a leader who’s tired of “confidence theater” and ready for a more real way to lead.