How do you build a leadership foundation that lasts? Join Lori and Beau as they dive deep into the essential connection between consistency and credibility. In this episode, they introduce the ESRC method (Expectations, Skills, Resources, Consequences) to help leaders diagnose breakdowns and equip their teams for success. Plus, they discuss the difference between unsustainable intensity and long-term consistency, and share how storytelling can create a "pipeline of consistency" within your organization.

Starting a new job comes with a unique kind of pressure.

You were hired for your experience- so you’re expected to contribute, and lead. But when you’re still learning the culture and building trust, it can feel like every time you speak up you’re walking a tightrope:

Will I sound confident… or cocky? Will I be respected… or disliked? Am I leading… or overstepping?

In this episode, we respond to a listener letter from “Assertive & Aware,” who’s navigating the tension between being new and being credible.

We break down how to:

• Speak with confidence without arrogance

• Build trust in a new environment

• Balance humility with authority

• & More!

If you’ve ever struggled to find your voice in a new role, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Listen now and take your next step forward with clarity.

As we head into February we are talking about building on the foundations we set out in January with confidence and clarity. In this episode, we respond to a listener who is doing everything “right” on the outside- strong job, trusted by colleagues, encouraged to step into senior leadership, but internally feels like an imposter. They're ready for more, but fear keeps them stuck.

We break down what confidence actually is, why credibility is built over time (not suddenly earned), and how to take the next step even when you don’t feel ready. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “waiting to be exposed,” this episode is for you.