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Executive Presence: Stop Apologizing and Start Leading

What makes a leader instantly lose credibility in a high-pressure room? Sometimes it is a small habit like over-apologizing, over-explaining, avoiding conflict, or trying too hard to prove value.

In this episode, Mason Duchatschek talks with Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine, a PhD conflict analyst and executive coach who helps high performers break patterns of people pleasing, burnout, and fear of judgment. Dr. Liz shares practical insights leaders can use immediately to strengthen executive presence, communicate with authority, and navigate difficult workplace dynamics without escalating unnecessary…

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