Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Mariea law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, its where real talk meets real strategy. Hear from badass women in predominantly male industries as they share how they rose, led, and stayed true to who they are. If youve ever felt like the only woman in the room, this show is for you. Lead louder. Lead real. Lead like the badass you already are.
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410: How to Lead Like a Force (Without Being Loud): What Lisa Taught Us)
Episode 410
Monday, 1 December, 2025

Some leaders walk into a room and dominate it with volume....Lisa walks in and changes it with one sentence....In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down the moment Lisa stopped a room full of men cold — not by yelling, not by matching the chaos, but by asking one calm, grounding question that completely flipped the power dynamic....If you’ve ever been told you need to be “louder,” “tougher,” or “more aggressive” to lead in a predominantly male workplace… consider this your permission slip to throw that old rulebook directly in the trash....Inside this Badass Debrief, you’ll hear:✨ The mindset shift that lets you stop reacting to tone and start leading with intention✨ The grounding questions that instantly de-escalate a tense room✨ Why calm leadership isn’t passive — it’s strategic power✨ How to control the energy (and the outcome) without raising your voice✨ The Maya Angelou reminder every woman in leadership needs tattooed on her soul...And yes… we even get into the truly disturbing things in life — like people clipping their toenails on airplanes (why is this a thing?!)....If you’re ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and quiet command — the way women naturally do when we stop performing and start owning our presence — this episode is your new favorite....Let’s get into it....Quiet power is still power. 💛🔥...DM me on IG with the word "Rise" to learn more about the course "How to get The Promotion You Deserve and Thrive as A Leader" use code Rise25 for a 25% discount.