What if you could walk into every meeting, presentation, or high-stakes conversation knowing exactly what makes you stand out? That’s the power of your Inner Genius—the unique blend of your strengths, passions, and competencies that sets you apart. When you lean into it, you show up as your most authentic and confident self, ready to inspire trust, amplify your influence, and make a greater impact.
Meet my client, Melissa, a VP of Human Resources at a major entertainment studio. Melissa was struggling to get her ideas noticed in leadership meetings. Despite her expertise and innovative thinking, her contributions often went overlooked. By tapping into her Inner Genius, Melissa learned to align her strengths with her goals and communicate with clarity and purpose. The result? She transformed the way she led and got others to see her value. Here’s how you can do the same.
1. Use Your Strengths to Gain Buy-In for Your Ideas
One of the biggest challenges leaders face is getting others to see the value in their ideas. Whether it’s pitching a new initiative or influencing a decision, alignment with your Inner Genius can make all the difference. When you use your strengths to communicate with clarity, you naturally draw others in and make your ideas more compelling.
How to Apply It: Start by identifying a strength that supports the idea you’re pitching. Are you skilled at crafting a vision? Use that to highlight how your idea connects to long-term goals. Are you detail-oriented? Emphasize the practicality of your plan and how it addresses potential risks.
2. Amplify Your Influence by Owning Your Value
Being influential isn’t just about having great ideas—it’s about making sure others know what you bring to the table. When you align with your Inner Genius, you position yourself as a leader who adds value in every interaction. This helps you move from participating in conversations to leading them with impact.
How to Apply It: Reflect on what makes you unique. Are you known for fostering collaboration? Use that skill to build relationships and lead discussions that create alignment. Do you excel in problem-solving? Offer proactive solutions that others can rally around.
3. Boost Confidence by Highlighting Your Impact
For many leaders, talking about themselves or their accomplishments can feel uncomfortable. But confidence comes from owning your value and sharing how your strengths drive results. By aligning with your Inner Genius, you can speak about your contributions with authenticity and pride.
How to Apply It: Instead of vaguely describing what you’ve done, focus on the results you’ve achieved and how they connect to your strengths. Were you instrumental in solving a major issue? Break it down and share the specifics, highlighting the impact you made..
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This newsletter is created by Phyllis Reagin, M.A., Executive and Leadership Coach and Confidence expert. Phyllis is the founder of At the Coach's Table, a leadership development and team-building company serving the Entertainment/Media industry, To learn more about us visit here.