# 122: Executive Presence' Is Your Excuse, Not Your Problem — And It's Costing You the Promotion

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Podcast: [Leading Her Introvert Way: Executive Leadership Development & Career Growth for Black Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-her-introvert-way-executive-leadership-development-career-growth-for-black-women-6543904)
Published: 2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00
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In this conversation, Dr. Nicole discusses the concept of executive presence, particularly focusing on how it affects Black introverted women in the workplace. She highlights the internalized beliefs that hold individuals back from pursuing leadership roles, emphasizing the difference between feeling ready and being qualified. Your free executive presence workshop is here!! What if working on your executive presence required you to shift some internalized beliefs AND take 3 simple a...

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