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You Don’t Need a Title to Lead — You Need Alignment
Real influence starts from the inside out. You don’t need a title to lead—you need alignment. When we practice self-awareness, take time for daily reflection, and stay true to our values, we build something powerful: credibility.
And from there, real leadership flows. Influence isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being the most grounded. When your actions match your purpose, people notice.
💭 Try this:
What’s one habit or ritual you use to stay aligned with your purpose?Please let me know in the comments what you might consider to stay aligned with your purpose?
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From Fearful to Fearless:
Every confident speaker once shook in their shoes.
How to Answer “Tricky” Questions
When you stay calm, clarify with repetition, and bridge back to your core ideas, you guide the dialogue rather than chase it. The result? You come across as thoughtful, credible, and persuasive exactly the qualities clients and colleagues remember.
How Humor Can Lighten the Room
A smile can make your design pitch twice as memorable. Humor, when done right, isn’t about being a comedian it’s about being human. A little laughter reminds everyone that design is supposed to bring joy, not stress. So the next time you walk into a presentation, bring your sense of humor along with your fabric swatches. You’ll leave behind not only a beautiful concept but also a positive impression.
Creating Connection: The overlooked power of eye contact
Eye contact is the designer’s secret to presence. It’s what transforms a presentation from mechanical to magnetic. Slides may show your ideas, but your eyes show your confidence and that’s what clients and audiences remember most.
Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech
In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.
NETWORKING …. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Networking is more about follow-up than first impressions.
Sound as Good as You Look
Trade shows can showcase your talent and brand but shouldn’t cost you your voice.
The Designer’s Elevator Pitch:
If you can’t explain your vision in a minute, you’ll lose the moment. In the world of design, opportunities often appear unexpectedly,a quick chat at a showroom, a brief meeting at a networking event, or a chance encounter with a potential...
Hi Linda! What a powerful blog post. Staying grounded in my favorite saying: “Health is our Greatest Wealth” helps me stay grounded and on purpose in both my personal life and my business life.
“Real Influence starts from the inside out” – I love that! Thank you for your powerful message! Diana
You’ve given me a lot to think about and I will have to return with my answer because I don’t know the answer to the question you asked. I do wish you a good day. Have a fun weekend.