What You Can’t See Might Hurt Your Impact: Why Every Leader Needs Feedback on How They Communicate

What You Can’t See Might Hurt Your Impact: Why Every Leader Needs Feedback on How They Communicate

July 10, 20252 min read

You’ve worked hard to earn your title.

You’re confident in your expertise.

You lead the conversation, guide your team, and deliver results.

But here’s a truth that gets overlooked:

Even the most accomplished leaders have blind spots about how they communicate.

You might think your message is clear—but others experience it as confusing.

You believe you’re being direct—but your team perceives abruptness or pressure.

You ask for input—but your tone suggests the decision has already been made.

These aren’t intentional mistakes. They are habits that are invisible to you because they are hidden in your blindspots. They are mistakes you can’t fix because you don’t even know they’re there.

The Power of an Outside Perspective

One of the most valuable assets in a leader’s toolkit? Honest, specific feedback that’s focused on how they communicate.

And not just from performance reviews or team surveys—but from someone objective who is trained to listen between the lines, observe body language, and surface what’s not being said.

Coaching provides the space to uncover:

  • Why your tone isn’t landing the way you think it is

  • How small tweaks in pacing, presence, or gestures can shift the energy in the room

  • What’s standing in the way of true connection, even when your content is technically strong

The Shift Coaching Creates

When you get honest, authentic feedback, and pair it with intentional practice, you can:

✅ Earn more trust

✅ Handle conflict with intention and integrity

✅ Inspire innovation, not just compliance

✅ Communicate with the presence of someone who knows exactly who they are

This is what separates good leaders from truly influential ones.

If you’re curious about how others see and experience you—and want expert insight on what you can shift to be seen the way you want to be—let’s talk.

🎯Visit this link to Book a discovery call https://linked.crmconnect.net/widget/bookings/bb-discover

Better communication starts with greater awareness.

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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.

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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