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Leaders tell me all the time that “speaking up and voicing the truth that others hesitate to say” is the hardest thing to do. They’re not struggling with honesty. They’re struggling with risk management, emotion management, and power dynamics all at once. This is where gravitas is really tested. Not in a keynote, not in a town hall, but in that one quiet conversation where you tell someone above you that they are wrong, off, or becoming part of the problem.

Starting a new position should feel exciting, but for many leaders, it comes with quiet pressure. You want to make a strong impression, build trust quickly, and show the organization they made the right choice, all while navigating expectations you’re still discovering. Your Ideal Onboarding Plan breaks down the communication moves that make those early days easier. Here’s a 30–60–90 day framework to keep you focused and confident in your new role.

Build a Voice You Actually Like: The 7-Minute Vocal Warm-Up That Changes Everything. In just minutes a day, posture, breath, resonance, articulation, and confidence drills can transform your tone, clarity, and authority—helping you show up with more control, confidence, and presence.

Teams don’t remember your standard updates. They remember how you made them feel. If you want to shift the tone at the top, or reshape your team culture, you need more than new words or a better slide deck. You need a Creative Communication, or better yet, a series of Creative Communications: peak experiences that signal change, create momentum, and leave people saying, “We’re moving forward. Things are getting better.” This is where Creative Communications make all the diff

When you get feedback to be more engaging, what does that really mean? Start by asking a few questions to find out what needs to change.

We included Larry Ellison on our best speakers list because of his clarity and simplicity, confidence, and use of personal narratives.

There are often times when you are in meetings when you are not the subject matter expert. You can still add value by asking BOLD questions.

You are having a dinner with investors before the big management team presentation. How can you make a great first impressions and connect?

How do you use effective communication skills to get promoted? Know exactly what is being measured and work to become the obvious choice.

Feedback conversations can be the most difficult discussions you have at work. How can you prepare for and deliver motivating feedback?

There is no way to avoid hybrid presentations, yet we know they are a struggle. Read about best practices to help ensure they go well.