Why do some people seem to instantly earn trust and command a room—without being pushy or fake? In this episode, executive communication coach Dr. Kate Mason shares research-backed strategies from her book Powerfully Likeable to help you show up with warmth, authenticity, and confidence at work. You’ll learn:The difference between being likeable and being a people-pleaserSubtle body language shifts that instantly build trustHow to handle tricky conversations without losing credibility If you’ve ever struggled to be taken seriously and stay true to yourself, this episode is for you. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Kate Mason Website: https://www.katemason.co/ Powerfuly Likeable book: https://www.amazon.com/Powerfully-Likeable-Womans-Effective-Communication-ebook/dp/B0DQNQMHXN Kate Mason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemasonphd/ Substack: https://katemason.substack.com/ Career Contessa Resources: Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  Sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month Shopify trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to zocdoc.com/contessa to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.