Beyond Self-Talk: The Practical Communication Framework Every Leader Needs to Influence Up

Beyond Self-Talk: The Practical Communication Framework Every Leader Needs to Influence Up

Now that you understand how self-talk shapes your narrative and reputation (listen to episode #25), it's time to take that internal foundation and translate it into the kind of executive communication that actually moves your stakeholders to act. Knowing what to say to yourself is step one, and communicating and influencing up is the next level.  In this episode, Lida sits down with Naomi Price, SVP of Global Accounts at Vantage Partners and an internationally recognized expert in executive communication and strategic influence, to give you a practical, repeatable playbook for communicating at the highest levels. In this episode, you'll learn:   • How to use self-talk in high-stakes conversations: The three specific phrases Naomi recommends saying to yourself before any important meeting, and why getting them right is visible to everyone in the room • The micro-behaviors that build or destroy trust: Composure vs. energy, eye contact, gestures, and the small physical signals leaders read before you say a single word • The Lean In, Link, Leverage framework: Naomi and Vantage's three-step method for speaking up and influencing the decision-makers • How to sell up without being ignored: The problem-solving approach that turns resistance into buy-in, including the exact script for getting a yes from your boss's boss • What to say so others will listen: How to filter everything you know down to the only thing your audience actually needs to make a decision   If you've ever had the right answer in a high-stakes room and still couldn't get traction, this is where you start. Links from this episode Executive Coaching with Lida  [https://lida360.com/work-with-me/] The New Rules of Influence [https://a.co/d/06v5aMMN] Follow Naomi Price on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pricenaomi/] Vantage 2026 Negotiation Study [https://594420.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/594420/Negotiation%20study%202026/Vantage%20Partners%202026%20Negotiation%20Study%2003-2026.pdf?utm_campaign=17193122-Negotiation%20Study%202025&utm_source=NP&utm_medium=email]   Stay connected  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LidaCitroen] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lida_citroen/] Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/LIDAthreesixty]

Your Self-Talk Is Building (or Breaking) Your Reputation

What if the biggest threat to your reputation isn't what you say out loud, but the story you're telling yourself before you even open your mouth? In this episode, Lida Citroën shares a personal moment that spiraled into a fully imagined situation, and uses it to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of leadership presence: your self-talk!  Lida breaks down the three-step narrative formula that shapes how you're perceived, and why the conversation happening in your head matters just as much as the one happening in the room. In this episode, you'll learn: * How self-talk shapes your reputation. The three-part chain from what you tell yourself, to what you tell others, to what others tell others about you * Why your mind treats your own words as fact, and how negative self-talk leaks out even when you think you're hiding it * The line between reframing and faking, and why "fake it till you make it" deserves a closer look * How to use physiological cues to your advantage. The exact reframe Lida uses before every stage appearance to turn nervous energy into confident presence * Why overconfidence backfires. The nuance between owning your value and tipping into arrogance Whether you're prepping for a high-stakes conversation, walking into a networking event, or just trying to quiet a critical inner voice, this episode gives you a practical way to make sure your internal narrative is working for you, not against you. Links from this episode Executive Coaching with Lida [https://lida360.com/work-with-me/] Control The Narrative [https://a.co/d/04L5NMmD] Stay Connected LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LidaCitroen] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lida_citroen/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LIDAthreesixty]

One Personal Brand, Many Roles: How Professionals Stay Authentic Across Everything They Do

What happens to your personal brand when you run multiple businesses, wear multiple hats, and show up in completely different spaces, all at the same time? In this episode, Lida Citroën sits down with Rani Alfers, entrepreneur, insurance agency owner, skincare brand owner, and host of the Working Women Mentor Podcast, to explore one of the most common challenges professionals with multiple businesses, or that manage several teams face: how to build a personal brand that’s clear, credible, and authentically yours, even when your ventures look nothing alike. Rani brings a refreshing and deeply human perspective on what it really means to show up as yourself across industries, roles, and responsibilities, without losing your voice, your values, or your sense of self in the process. In this episode, you will learn:     • How to find the single through line that connects all your ventures to one clear personal brand     • Why the "professional voice" trap is costing you connection and credibility     • How AI is reshaping personal branding and why your authentic voice matters more than ever Whether you are juggling multiple businesses, navigating different professional roles, or simply trying to figure out how to show up consistently as yourself, this conversation is for you! Links from this episode The New Rules of Influence [https://a.co/d/09jure9W] Executive Coaching [https://lida360.com/work-with-me/] Stay Connected LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lida_citroen/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LidaCitroen]  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LIDAthreesixty]

The Reputation Crisis Playbook Every Leader Needs

Every leader thinks it won't happen to them, until it does… What do you do when your reputation, the one you've spent years building, is suddenly on the line? In this episode, Lida Citroën tackles one of the most emotionally charged and professionally complex challenges a leader can face: a reputation crisis. Whether you made a mistake, were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or became the target of a smear campaign, everything you stand for is now in question, and how you respond next matters greatly.  Drawing from 20+ years of reputation repair work and her book, Control the Narrative, Lida walks you through the real emotional and professional impact of a reputation crisis, on you and on those around you, and shares the step-by-step framework she uses with her executive coaching clients to navigate it. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why isolating and removing your social media can make things worse * How to separate emotion from fact when everything feels catastrophic * What an "apology tour" looks like, and when you need one * When to consider legal action (and when not to) * How to rebuild your presence and protect your reputation going forward Whether you're in crisis right now, know someone who is, or want to be prepared in case it ever happens, this episode is for you. Links from this episode Reputation Repair Coaching [https://lida360.com/reputation-repair/] Control The Narrative [https://a.co/d/04ZzI7J4] Stay connected LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LidaCitroen] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lida_citroen/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LIDAthreesixty]

The Power of Online Presence: How LinkedIn and Strategic Networking Opens Doors

Your online presence can open doors for you before you even walk into the room. In this episode, Lida Citroën sits down with 3x LinkedIn Top Voice, retired U.S Army Sergeant Major, and founder of HireMilitary, Michael Quinn, to discuss what it really takes to build influence, trust, and meaningful professional relationships online that open doors in your career. Together, they unpack:  • Why LinkedIn is more than a digital resume     • How to create trust and credibility online     • Mistakes leaders make when building an online presence     • How leaders can build authentic visibility without oversharing  • Why consistency matters more than perfection  • The role of engagement in building influence at scale Michael shares the exact networking and engagement strategies that helped him grow one of the most respected professional communities on LinkedIn. If you’re a leader, executive, entrepreneur, or military veteran trying to strengthen your reputation and visibility in today’s digital world, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Links from this episode: * The Human Advantage: Elevating Executive Presence & Influence in the Age of AI [https://lida360.com/speaking/] Stay connected: * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LidaCitroen] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lida_citroen/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LIDAthreesixty]