Empower Yourself as a Leader by Becoming an Effective Communicator

Leadership communication| Effective Communication| Presentation Skills

December 16, 2024•2 min read

As a leader, the way you communicate has a ripple effect. Whether it's with your team, your peers, or upper management, the way you use words shapes how you are perceived—and ultimately how effective you are in your role. Think of communication as the glue between you and the people who you rely on and who rely on you. If that glue is weak or opaque, everything from your team’s morale to your credibility with upper management can come apart.

You may have experienced a leader who speaks in vague terms, giving unclear direction.What was the result?Usually, it’s confusion, frustration, and an erosion of trust. On the flip side, a leader who communicates accurately and gives clear direction fosters an environment of harmony, ease and trust.

When your team knows what’s expected, your peers see you as a reliable collaborator, and upper management views you as a leader who gets results, there is very little you can’t accomplish.

Here’s how the way you communicate can impact how you’re perceived by the different stakeholders in your world:

By your team:If your team feels unsure of what you want, they may hesitate or underperform.

Clear communication fosters trust and productivity.

By your peers:Clear, targeted communication builds credibility. The more specific you are, the more your peers will see you as someone who gets things done.

By upper management:Clear, persuasive communication can help you to stand out. If you convey your ideas clearly and persuasively, leadership will view you as someone they can count on to get the job done.

In my coaching, I work with leaders to refine their communication so that every interaction—whether with their team, peers, or upper management—is an opportunity to reinforce their leadership, influence, and credibility.

Do you have a story of a leader whose communication style shaped the way they were perceived, either for better or for worse?

Want to ensure the way you communicate boosts your credibility with your team, peers, and upper management?

Let’s set up a discovery call to discuss how you can improve your leadership communication skills.

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Barbara Boldt

Barbara is a transformative communication coach who empowers introverted leaders and professionals to become authentic, impactful speakers. Through her unique approach she combines anxiety-reduction techniques, like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with strategic communication skills training to help her clients move from feeling unseen to confidently representing themselves and their organizations. In a safe, supportive environment, clients gradually build confidence while mastering the essentials of clear, persuasive communication. Drawing from 20+ years of experience working internationally with professionals from over 35 countries, Barbara has an extraordinary ability to identify why a message is not connecting. Whether it’s due to unclear language, structural issues, or delivery flaws, she helps her clients reshape how they communicate so their messages resonate. Barbara’s expert coaching allows introverted leaders to build their confidence and channel their natural strengths into clear, authentic expression, which elevates their leadership presence and allows them to achieve their business objectives.

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