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🎧 Episode 173: How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience, and Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this conversation, Whitney Faires shares her journey from collegiate athlete to executive leader to globally recognized coach—and the self-doubt, grit, and intentionality that shaped her path along the way.

With two decades of experience leading high-performing teams in healthcare, Whitney opens up about the mindset shifts that transformed her leadership—and how she now helps others do the same through her Courageous Leader Roadmap and Excellence Equation frameworks.

We explore:

• The identity crisis that came with becoming a working mom—and how Whitney redefined what success looked like
• The most overlooked but critical step in her Excellence Equation framework
• How to perform a “readiness reality” check before a big leap
• Whitney’s personal battle with self-doubt—and how mentors and mindset helped her rise
• The truth about managing negative thought spirals (and why mindset mastery is like going to the gym)
• How to separate emotion from action in moments of adversity
• The 5 components of courageous leadership—and why fearless communication is a skill, not a personality trait

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about showing up with courage and conviction
• You don’t need to feel ready to be ready
• Self-doubt doesn’t disqualify you—inaction does
• Resilience isn’t about avoiding emotion, it’s about channeling it into forward motion

💡 Quotes to remember:

“Courage and belief will ultimately fuel your success.”
 “Sometimes our minds just tell us lies.”
 “Don’t wait for the title. You can lead from wherever you are.”
 “Fearless communication isn’t about saying anything—it’s about saying the right thing in a way that can be heard.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Whitney’s work and coaching:
 www.whitneyfaires.com

📲 Connect with Whitney:
Instagram – @whitney_faires
LinkedIn – Whitney Faires

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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