Frances Powell: Executive, Presentation & Performance Coach, Speaker

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I help mid- to senior-level women leaders build authentic executive presence and confident, clear communication so they can thrive in high-visibility moments without overwhelm, self-doubt or burnout.

A few months ago, I wrapped an 8-week program for a small group of women leaders.It was called Embodied Authority: Authe...
09/02/2026

A few months ago, I wrapped an 8-week program for a small group of women leaders.

It was called Embodied Authority: Authentic Executive Presence for Women Leaders.

The feedback was more than I expected and I'm still grateful for every bit of it. πŸ™πŸ»β€οΈ

But what stuck with me most was what they shared.

They could finally name what was behind the pattern.
The nervous system tools were the most practical they'd used.
They started questioning how much of their leadership was performance.

So I thought... that's not something I could just let reach a handful of women πŸ˜†

And after a few hiccups, it's FINALLY here.

It's free, self-paced, and built for any woman ready to lead with more confidence.

Register now πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

β†’ https://f.mtr.cool/m68tzf9951

Imposter syndrome says, β€œWho are you?”Growth asks, β€œWhy not you?” ✨You may not feel qualified. Apply anyway.You may not ...
08/26/2026

Imposter syndrome says, β€œWho are you?”
Growth asks, β€œWhy not you?” ✨

You may not feel qualified. Apply anyway.
You may not know everything. Speak anyway.
You may not feel confident. Show up anyway.

Confidence doesn’t come before the opportunity. It comes from taking it. πŸ’«

Every new level will make you question yourself, but that doesn’t mean you don’t belong there.

It simply means you’re still growing into it.

Stop waiting for imposter syndrome to disappear.

Bring it with you. πŸ˜‰

08/19/2026

Perfectionism doesn't feel like a problem when you're inside it.

It feels like standards, like care, like the thing keeping everything from falling apart.

But it's not protecting you. πŸ™‡πŸ»β€β™€οΈ It's keeping you small, exhausted, and never quite finished.

So today, let it be good enough. Let yourself breathe.
You've done enough. πŸ«‚

If perfectionism is something you struggle with, let's talk. 🌻
I coach leaders through this β†’ https://f.mtr.cool/rxrajzasyx

Came across this recently and thought it was clever:GROW = Get Rid of Old Ways 🧐It's such a small reframe, but it change...
08/12/2026

Came across this recently and thought it was clever:

GROW = Get Rid of Old Ways 🧐

It's such a small reframe, but it changes how you think about growth completely! 😊

I've had executives come to me convinced they just needed one more skill, one more certification, one more thing to add.

But the real shift happened when they stopped adding and started letting go: of old identities, old expectations, patterns they never questioned.

I hope this resonates with you the way it did for me. Sometimes the growth isn't in the doing. It's in the release. πŸ’«

If this is something you'd like to work through in your leadership, let's talk πŸ’—

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Book a call with me here: https://f.mtr.cool/fxhftojqzi

If there's one thing I've learned from years of working hard, it's this: being well-resourced matters more than pushing ...
08/05/2026

If there's one thing I've learned from years of working hard, it's this: being well-resourced matters more than pushing harder πŸ€—

I used to think capacity was something you just find more of.

Now I know it's something you have to protect, refill, and actually plan for.

If that's something you're sitting with right now, I'd love to talk it through with you. 🀍

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Book a call here: https://f.mtr.cool/nfnrfpfehh

You don’t need to run yourself empty to justify a break.Most people wait until they have nothing left, then try to recov...
07/29/2026

You don’t need to run yourself empty to justify a break.

Most people wait until they have nothing left, then try to recover from there.

But by then, everything already feels heavier than it should.

Clear thinking, good decisions, and patience are things that come from having enough in the tank, not from forcing your way through.

Give yourself space while it’s still easy to access it πŸ€—πŸŒ»

My day off is simple:🐾 Walk my dogπŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Go to the gym or do yogaπŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ°β€πŸ‘©πŸΌ Spend time with friends OR...🀭 Take myself out o...
07/22/2026

My day off is simple:

🐾 Walk my dog
πŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Go to the gym or do yoga
πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ°β€πŸ‘©πŸΌ Spend time with friends OR...
🀭 Take myself out on a solo date
✈️ Travel, when I can

That's it! Nothing groundbreaking, I know πŸ˜…

And I won't pretend I follow it perfectly. I still catch myself working when I said I wouldn't.

But I keep coming back to it anyway.

Because if you don't decide how you rest... work will decide for you.

There is no leftover time.
You either plan for rest, or you don't get it.

So build a day off you actually want. Even a simple one πŸ˜„

It's what makes the workweek easier to face.

What does your day off look like? 🀍

Urgency is not a strategy. Neither is reacting fast.But that's exactly what's mostly happening now.Decisions made while:...
07/16/2026

Urgency is not a strategy. Neither is reacting fast.

But that's exactly what's mostly happening now.

Decisions made while:

πŸ’­ Still replaying the last hard conversation
πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« Rushing between calls with no buffer
🀯 Chest tight, mind already three steps ahead

And then 3 days later, the decision feels off.
Because it was made from the wrong place.

When the nervous system is running the show, clarity doesn't stand a chance.

Just too much noise, too little space, too fast.

The gap between what happens and how you respond?
That's where your BEST thinking lives.

Most of you already know this, but you just don't protect it.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» One question that usually cuts through most of it:

βœ… What am I actually responding to right now?

Usually, it's not the thing in front of you. It's the fear of what happens if you get it wrong.

Seeing that difference is the work.

Just know you're capable of it. πŸ’«

πŸ”” Follow for more on building real executive presence.

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07/08/2026

Not everything needs your energy.
Some things you just let pass. 🀍

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You don't need to feel ready to start. You need to move anyway.A lot of people think confidence comes before action.Some...
07/01/2026

You don't need to feel ready to start. You need to move anyway.

A lot of people think confidence comes before action.
Something you build, THEN start.

It’s not. πŸ™…πŸ»β€β™€οΈβŒ

Confidence is the result of showing up.
Especially when you’re unsure.

If you want to lead with real confidence, focus on these πŸ‘‡πŸ»

1️⃣ Pay attention before you speak.
2️⃣ Back your words with consistent action.
3️⃣ Invite perspectives that challenge you.
4️⃣ Hold your ground when decisions get uncomfortable.
5️⃣ Rest when needed.
6️⃣ Figure things out as you go, not after you feel ready.

You don’t need to feel ready.

You need to trust that you’ll handle what comes next.

πŸ’Œ P.S. This is a topic I share more deeply in my weekly newsletter.

β†’ https://f.mtr.cool/fompowwakt

πŸ”” Follow for more on building real executive presence.

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