Hosted by Kristy Mandour · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 188 episodes
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Passionate, overthinking high-achievers rejoice!Join communication coach Kristy Mandour as she shares strategies for strengthening your communication impact, leadership voice and presence, and healthy mindset so you can continue to be the leader you were meant to be. Get ready to drop in and "sow" what you really want to speak.
Kristy Mandour hosts The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy Mandour, a education show with 188 episodes published.
Virtual meetings are still weird. There. We said it. Because somehow you’re expected to lead the conversation, while sounding naturally confident, reading the room, watching and managing the chat, oh, and make sure you e
Most of us prepare what we’re going to say. Very few of us prepare what we’re walking into. And that matters more than we think. Because when a room feels unfamiliar, uncertain, or off from what we expected, our nervous
You don’t lose your executive presence under pressure, but you can feel it shift. You start adding more than you need to. You respond faster than you want to. You get pulled into conversations that weren’t the point. And
Contrary to popular belief, executive presence is not a mysterious “it factor.” It’s not polish. It’s not perfection. And it’s definitely not performing. If anything, trying to perform it is the fastest way to lose it. E
You know what you’re doing… until you’re put on the spot. A question comes at you. The room turns. And suddenly your mind goes blank—or you start talking in circles. It happens to the best of us. In high-stakes meetings,
You earned the seat at the table. So why are you suddenly softening your voice, reopening decisions, or second-guessing how you show up in the room? This isn’t a confidence problem. It’s a recalibration. Episode Overview
When a conversation shifts and pressure enters the room, most leaders speed up. They explain more. They defend their thinking. They try to fix the tension quickly. But strong leaders do something different. They stay ste
In many leadership rooms, the most influential voice is often the one that knows how to pause. In this episode, we explore why strategic silence is one of the most powerful communication tools senior leaders and founders
When your influence grows, your inner voice doesn’t always catch up right away. In this episode, we explore the internal recalibration leaders experience when their voice begins to carry more weight and how to realign yo
As you grow into larger leadership roles, your previously solid confidence may start to waver. That's because, at higher levels of influence and visibility, you are no longer speaking just to contribute. You are speaking
You don’t need to apologize for doing your job. And yet, so many thoughtful, high-achieving leaders quietly soften their presence with reflexive apologies that were never required. “Sorry to bother you.” “Sorry, quick qu
Overexplaining is rarely about a lack of confidence. More often, it’s driven by the desire to be taken seriously, to be understood, and to get it right. But when we overtalk, overexplain, or over-apologize, our message l
If delegating work feels heavier than it should, this episode is for you. Not because you don’t know how to delegate, but because delegating has been tied to your identity. For a long time, you’ve been known for what you
If you’ve ever worried that being compassionate at work means being walked all over, lowering performance expectations, or losing your edge, this episode is for you. Many thoughtful, high-performing leaders are carrying
If you’ve ever told yourself you need to be less emotional at work to be taken seriously, this episode is for you. Not because you’re doing leadership wrong, but because that belief is quietly costing you clarity, confid
I've never been a big NYE goer. December 31 rarely feels quiet (both internally and externally). Life is still full. Your mind is juggling what’s possible, what’s unfinished, and what next year might ask of you. In this
Halloween week has me thinking about masks — not the costumes we put on for fun, but the ones we wear at work. The competent, unbothered, always-have-an-answer mask that hides the very human parts of ourselves — uncertai
If the word “networking' makes you suddenly want to stay home instead and clean your kitchen grout or alphabetize your spice rack, you're in good company. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet pressure that cree
Feeling derailed by unexpected conversations at work? Feedback that comes out of nowhere, budget questions in a meeting, or moments when your brain races faster than your mouth? You’re not alone — and you can stay calm,
You know that moment right before you speak — when your heart’s pounding, your throat tightens, and your brain suddenly blanks? That’s not you being unprepared. That’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe. In this
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