Confident, Competent, Credible Women

Women are told a lot, far too much for us, that they should be more confident. Well, Lead to Soar is calling that B.S. because telling women to be more confident fails to address the underlying causes of a lack of confidence, of which there are many.

Nevertheless, there are steps that each of us can take to build our confidence and navigate our careers more successfully by being confident, competent, and credible businesswomen.

• Confidence: Confident leaders know their worth, clearly communicate their vision, and inspire others to follow.

• Competence: Competence builds trust and credibility. Your actions, decisions, and leadership must consistently reflect high standards of excellence.

• Credibility: Credibility is earned through consistency, integrity, and delivering results. Credible leaders are trusted with significant decisions.

In October, the Lead to Soar Network will explore how women leaders can be more confident, competent and credible leaders. It will be no surprise to any of you that there is a formula or a "recipe" for this, which co-founder Susan Colantuono sums up perfectly with this quote:

Your Leadership Call to Action

We want ambitious women leaders to reach their full potential. So this month, we have three steps for you to take:

1. Get involved in the Lead to Soar Network this month (and every month) because we have conversations, content, and experiences you will not find in any other women's leadership network. If you lack confidence, then you are not the only woman! Take that first step toward your career.

2. Stop, breathe and reflect on the professional brand you've established. Ask yourself: Do my colleagues, my boss, and my boss's boss view me as confident, competent, and credible? What steps can I take to reinforce or elevate these perceptions? (We have resources to help you with this.)

3. Lead to Soar is here to support you and the women in your organisation in developing leadership capabilities. We support women and organisations in 5 ways;

1. The Lead to Network is an online network of ambitious women leaders at every career stage with access to peer coaching, mentoring by the hosts (me and three others), real-time chats, social media-type content, and development experiences to add rocket fuel to their careers. 

2. The Lead to Soar Podcast: a free weekly podcast for women and managers of women to build better workplaces and leaders. 

3. The Lead to Soar Summit: an in-person leadership development event held annually in Australia and the USA.

4. Women’s Leadership Programs: Closing the leadership gender gap by equipping women with critical leadership skills rarely taught in programs designed for women.  

5. DEI Consulting & Advisory: We co-design powerful, sustainable DEI strategies with organisations and help them build the capability and capacity to implement them. 

Hour of Power 

Every Friday morning, 11 AM (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time) hosted by Michelle Redfern.  

A private, safe space to share your career challenges and opportunities and receive great coaching, mentoring and support from other talented women in the network. 

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WEBINAR: How Not to Get Accomplishment Amnesia with Meggie Palmer

Wed, October 9 11 AM - 12 PM (Australian Eastern Time)

• Are you tired of feeling overlooked or undervalued in your professional journey? 

• Do you need help remembering and articulating your achievements when it matters most? 

• Join us for an insightful session to help you combat "Accomplishment Amnesia" and take control of your career narrative.

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WEBINAR: The Confidence Conundrum

Tues, October 22 1 PM (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time)

Join Michelle Redfern for The Confidence Conundrum webinar, where you will discover:

• What Women Are Told About Confidence

• What Women Must Know About Confidence

• How to be a More Confident, Competent and Credible Businesswoman. 

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Leadership Compass Bootcamp

October 2024 Registrations are still open for the next intake of the three-week Leadership Compass Bootcamp facilitated by Michelle Redfern. Three places remain. 

Lead to Soar members access this Bootcamp for US $145 (non-members $245)

Workshops will be held (US and AU times)

• Workshop 1 24/25th October

• Workshop 2 31st October/ 1st November

• Workshop 3 7/8th November

Secure your spot HERE.