Communicate to Lead
Ready to step into your full potential as a leader? Join communication expert and leadership coach Kele Belton for conversations that go beyond traditional leadership advice. Each week on Communicate to Lead, discover practical strategies to strengthen both your leadership presence and communication impact. Through solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Kele tackles the real challenges women face in management - from mastering high-stakes conversations and building executive presence to overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Whether you're an experienced manager or an aspiring leader, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you navigate workplace dynamics, amplify your voice, and lead with authentic confidence. Tune in to transform challenges into opportunities and build the leadership career you envision.
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Send us a text You just got the calendar invite. Company holiday party. Tuesday night. 6 PM. Your immediate reaction isn"t excitement—it’s a mental calculation. You are weighing the cost of a babysitter and dry cleaning against the sheer exhaustion of making small talk with people you already see on Zoom 40 hours a wee
133. Why You Keep Starting and Stopping Leadership Goals | The Quick Recovery Method
Send us a text You committed to speaking up more in meetings. You lasted three days. Now it"s been three weeks, and your inner critic is convinced you don"t have what it takes to lead at the next level. Sound familiar? Here is the truth that changes everything: You do not have a capability problem. You have a recovery
Send us a text There is a massive difference between being polite and being strategic. Most women leaders are courteous. They say "thank you" and acknowledge hard work. But most miss the specific leadership opportunity that separates middle management from executive leadership: Strategic Appreciation. Real influence is
131. Mentor vs. Sponsor: Why Women Leaders Need Strategic Advocates (Not Just Career Advice)
Send us a text Schedule your complimentary Leadership Strategy Call. Your mentor gave you excellent career advice. So why do you still feel vulnerable when organizational changes happen? Here"s the truth most women leaders don"t realize: mentorship gets you guidance, but sponsorship gets you protection, access, and ad
130. Why You're Praised But Not Promoted: The Truth About Recognition vs. Reward for Women Leaders
Send us a text Book your Leadership Strategy Call You"re praised in every performance review. Your manager can"t stop saying how "invaluable" you are. But somehow, the promotion never comes. The raise never materializes. And you"re left wondering if you"re ungrateful for feeling frustrated by all that "appreciation." H
Send us a text Right now, your manager is in a meeting you"re not invited to, deciding your promotion, your raise, and your 2026 compensation. Directors, VPs, and HR are comparing you to people you"ve never met, asking questions you"ve never been asked to answer. And by the time you find out what was decided? The budge
