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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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