Elisa Ellis, Founder of Turnkey Style
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Stylist Elisa Ellis shares how what you wear can shift how you lead. Learn how to feel more confident, aligned, and respected—without changing who you are.

Last week we talked about what’s really behind employee disengagement—and how to fix it.

This week, we're diving into something leaders rarely talk about but feel every day: how your clothes impact your confidence and authority at work.

If you’ve ever second-guessed your outfit before a big meeting, felt like you were “faking it” in a blazer, or wondered if what you wear really makes a difference in how your team sees you—this episode is your permission slip to rethink it all.

Wardrobe stylist Elisa Ellis joins me to talk about the mindset and strategy behind dressing with confidence, and why what you wear isn’t about fashion—it’s about energy, presence, and alignment. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or simply want to show up more intentionally, Elisa breaks it down with warmth and zero judgment.

Key Takeaways:

• What enclothed cognition is—and how it shapes your confidence and focus as a leader
• Why your “power outfit” doesn’t have to be a blazer (or heels!) to command respect
• How new managers can communicate dress expectations without becoming the “outfit police”

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Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead

New manager tips, how to delegate, building trust as a leader, how to hold, employees accountable, managing conflict, executive presence, how to stop feeling overwhelmed as a manager, imposter syndrome in leadership, how to lead a team meeting, cohesive teams, how to fix a toxic culture, high-performing team, team building for new managers, difficult employees, having hard conversations as a leader, how to get promoted into leadership

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Unlock better team communication and self-awareness with the Working Genius framework. In this episode, we break down the 6 types and how understanding your genius can change the way you lead and collaborate.

What if understanding how you work best could completely transform how your team works together?

If you're a new manager trying to lead with confidence, delegate effectively, and reduce frustration on your team, the Working Genius model by Patrick Lencioni might be the missing link. Tessa Kampen joins me for a breakdown of all six types—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—and why knowing your genius (and your team’s) can instantly improve communication, morale, and productivity.

We also dive into how this framework helps eliminate guilt, reduces judgment on your team, and gives you the language to advocate for what lights you up at work.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover:

• How to identify your Genius, Competency, and Frustration—and why it matters
• Why teams struggle to execute great ideas—and what to do about it
• What to say when someone’s working style drives you just a little nuts

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,how to stop micromanaging and build trust, developing executive presence for career growth, managing workplace conflict effectively
Pain-point keywords: imposter syndrome in leadership, how to avoid burnout as a leader, practical leadership tips, how to be a leader people actually follow, building trust with your team

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Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead

New manager tips, how to delegate, building trust as a leader, how to hold, employees accountable, managing conflict, executive presence, how to stop feeling overwhelmed as a manager, imposter syndrome in leadership, how to lead a team meeting, cohesive teams, how to fix a toxic culture, high-performing team, team building for new managers, difficult employees, having hard conversations as a leader, how to get promoted into leadership

Hear Scott speak live at the Intentional Leader Summit on August 6th, 2025

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Watch Scott's TED Talk: The Secrets of Hostage Negotiators
Recommended Book: Hostage at the Table by George Kohlrieser

Can you lead through conflict—even without trust? Scott Tillema shares hostage negotiation skills that every leader can use to navigate difficult conversations and rebuild trust at work.

What does a hostage negotiator know that can help you manage workplace conflict?

A lot, actually.

In this episode, I’m joined by keynote speaker and former SWAT negotiator Scott Tillema, who brings decades of real-world experience to the conversations leaders dread the most—those awkward, uncomfortable, or downright tense interactions we tend to avoid.

We talk about how to build connection fast (even when trust is gone), what it really means to lead with influence, and why courage—not confidence—is the skill you need to move forward.

And while most of us aren’t trying to talk someone down from a ledge, we are leading people—often without the clarity, tools, or language to move things in the right direction.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between avoiding conflict and wanting a better work culture, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

• Why connection—not trust—is the real starting point for influence
• How to coach team members through conflict without being the villain
• What to say to shift someone from combative to collaborative

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Connect With Desiree on Linkedin
Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead

New manager tips, how to delegate, building trust as a leader, how to hold, employees accountable, managing conflict, executive presence, how to stop feeling overwhelmed as a manager, imposter syndrome in leadership, how to lead a team meeting, cohesive teams, how to fix a toxic culture, high-performing team, team building for new managers, difficult employees, having hard conversations as a leader, how to get promoted into leadership