Why do some people seem to instantly earn trust and command a room—without being pushy or fake? In this episode, executive communication coach Dr. Kate Mason shares research-backed strategies from her book Powerfully Likeable to help you show up with warmth, authenticity, and confidence at work.

You’ll learn:

The difference between being likeable and being a people-pleaser
Subtle body language shifts that instantly build trust
How to handle tricky conversations without losing credibility

If you’ve ever struggled to be taken seriously and stay true to yourself, this episode is for you.

Show Notes:

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Guest Resources:

Kate Mason Website: https://www.katemason.co/

Powerfuly Likeable book: https://www.amazon.com/Powerfully-Likeable-Womans-Effective-Communication-ebook/dp/B0DQNQMHXN

Kate Mason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemasonphd/

Substack: https://katemason.substack.com/

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