#83 — Executive Presence for Introverts: How to Lead Without Performing (Frankie Kemp)

Ever get stopped in the hallway by a senior leader who asks what you're working on — and freeze up, hedge, and walk away knowing that wasn't what you meant to say? That's the executive communication gap. And for introverted leaders, the language you reach for when you're trying to sound humble or accurate — "we'll try," "hopefully," "we're optimizing" — is quietly building failure into your message before you deliver it. Your work is strong. That's not what's coming across. This week, Greg sits down with communication coach Frankie Kemp, who trained as an actor before she started coaching leaders. Frankie's core teaching: real executive presence isn't performing a role — it's expanding the range of who you already are. She unpacks the specific words that erode your authority, the three moves that buy you time when you're caught off guard, and simple structures for delivering updates that build trust instead of eroding it. In this episode you'll discover: Replace the words that build failure into your message before you deliver it — swap "try" and "hope" for language that lands with real authority Buy yourself time when a senior leader catches you off guard, using three specific moves that beat filler words and apologies every time Structure any update — even one where you don't have the full picture — using two simple frameworks that build trust faster than pretending to be in control If you've ever left a hallway conversation or team update replaying what you should have said, this one's for you. Hit play now. Guest Links - frankiekemp.com - Frankie Kemp on LinkedIn FREE FOR INTROVERTED LEADERS:🎓 Masterclass — "Why Everything You've Been Told About Getting Ahead as an Introvert Is Wrong" (30 min, on demand):https://gweinger.com/masterclass/ Look me up at https://gweinger.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.