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88. Confidence and Executive Presentation for Women in Business with Kerri Garbis

44 min · 14 de may de 2026
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What makes a woman unforgettable in business, leadership, and life? In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Kerri Garbis, CEO and founder of Ovation Communication, executive communication expert, TEDx speaker, and author of Presentation Skills for Managers. Kerri has helped thousands of professionals from companies like Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Mastercard, and McDonald’s master the skills that truly set leaders apart, confidence, executive presence, emotional intelligence, storytelling, and powerful communication. But her story starts far from the boardroom. From child actress to musical theater performer to successful entrepreneur and business leader, Kerri shares how performance skills became the foundation for helping women command a room, speak with confidence, and lead with impact. This conversation is packed with practical strategies for women in business, entrepreneurs, midlife women, leaders, and anyone looking to build confidence and elevate their presence. * How women can develop executive presence and confidence * The communication skills powerful leaders use * Emotional intelligence and leadership success * Storytelling techniques that connect with any audience * How to overcome fear and speak with authority * Why women often underestimate their own presence and influence * Kerri’s journey from performer to CEO and communication expert If you are a woman looking to grow your confidence, leadership, business, or personal brand, this episode will give you tools you can use immediately. Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, on-camera coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club Subscribe: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen]  Sign up for women’s health events & workshops: ⁠⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com⁠⁠ [https://powerfulwomenusa.com/] Follow: ⁠⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/secretsofpowerfulwomen] | ⁠⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenusa] | ⁠⁠@jillconwaymcdowell⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jillconwaymcdowell]  Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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