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The Communicative LeaderAuthor: Dr. Leah OH
On The Communicative Leader, we're making your work life what you want it to be. Do you need years of training or special equipment? Not at all my friends. Simple, yet thoughtful changes in your communication can make great strides in displaying your leadership ability. And why the heck should you care about leadership communication? Well, communication is the yardstick others use to determine whether or not they see you as a leader. Ahhh don't be scared, I got you. We will walk through common organizational obstacles and chat about small, but meaningful communication-rooted changes you can integrate immediately. No more waiting for the workplace to become what you hope it will. Nope. You, my friends, will be empowered and equipped to make those changes. Let's have some fun! Can't get enough? Join our weekly email list to receive episode recaps, previews, and most importantly, communication-rooted solutions for your everyday workday questions and experiences. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/h91B0v We'd love to hear from you! Send us your questions and requests via email or a voice note to TheCommunicativeLeader@gmail.com. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The ROI of Presence: Navigating Power Dynamics and Value Protection with Bianca Riemer
Episode 6
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Send us Fan MailA single missed hello. A mismatched message. A room full of people quietly deciding you’re not credible. That’s how millions can evaporate without a single error in the numbers, and it’s why leadership communication is a business-critical skill for finance leaders, CFOs, and technical experts stepping into high-stakes roles.We sit down with Bianca Riemer, a former top-ranked sell-side analyst at Morgan Stanley who now advises CEOs, CFOs, directors, and private equity and fintech leaders on executive presence, boardroom communication, and the make-or-break first 100 days. Bianca shares what surprised her most about the “analysis” job that was really a sales and influence job, and why technical leaders often struggle when they suddenly have to persuade non-technical decision makers with different incentives and risk appetites.You’ll hear a vivid story of a newly promoted CFO who lost investor trust and fundraising leverage by misreading power dynamics and failing to address what the audience actually cared about: what the money was for and what return investors could expect. From there we dig into the silent tax of leadership hesitation, how women in male-dominated industries get punished for trying to fit the wrong mold, and why authenticity can reduce toxicity and turnover. Bianca also connects nervous system regulation to authority, offering practical tools like abdominal breathing and better question framing to help you reset your presence when a meeting starts sliding.If you want sharper stakeholder management, faster decision making, and more credibility in senior rooms, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a leader facing a tough transition, and leave a review with the one communication habit you’re working on right now.Support the showI've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.
