Most women are taught to be nice and agreeable, but that comes at a cost in the workplace.

In this episode, Kate Mason, author of Powerfully Likeable: A Woman's Guide to Effective Communication, challenges the idea that women have to choose between being likeable and powerful at work.

You'll learn how to define your authentic communication style, bring warmth without losing authority, and find calm confidence even in high-stakes rooms.

Topics discussed:

Why “likable vs. powerful” is a false choice (00:33)

How to define your own communication style (03:02)

Ways we diminish our authenticity (06:24)

Saying “no” and setting boundaries without guilt (08:18)

The failure privilege and who is "allowed" to fail (10:52)

What to do when you’re afraid to speak up (13:07)

Managing perfectionism and over-preparation (15:58)

The mindset shift that helps women "steal space" in powerful rooms (19:21)

The biggest challenge women face in the workplace (22:43)

The first step: audit your communication strengths (24:56)

Authentic communication and why it matters in the workplace (26:42)

Self-regulation to find your calm, confident self (30:46)

Connect with Kate Mason:

https://www.katemason.co/

https://www.instagram.com/drkatemason/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemasonphd/

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306: The New Rules of Women at Work: How to Be Powerfully Likeable with Kate Mason

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306: The New Rules of Women at Work: How to Be Powerfully Likeable with Kate Mason