Welcome back to the Speak in Flow Podcast with your host, Melinda Lee! In today's episode, we dive deep into the realms of corporate success and personal growth with our esteemed guest, Michelle J Kim. Michelle is a renowned tech leader and author, specializing in empowering individuals to break through barriers and thrive in their professional lives.1. **Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Essential Skills for Executive Level-Success:** Michelle shares her insights on navigating the treacherous waters of imposter syndrome and conquering self-doubt. She offers practical tips and strategies for silencing that inner critic and embracing your true potential.2. **The New Rules of Executive Presence:** Drawing from a recent Harvard Business Review article, Michelle unpacks the evolving landscape of executive presence. She highlights the critical shifts in mindset and behavior necessary to command attention and influence in today's corporate environment.3. **Climbing the Corporate Ladder with Executive Communication:** Communication is key to success in any leadership role. Michelle delves into the nuances of executive communication and reveals how mastering this skill can propel you up the corporate ladder.4. **Strategies for Being Seen and Heard:** In a world filled with naysayers and skeptics, it's essential to find your voice and stand out from the crowd. Michelle shares invaluable strategies for making your presence known and amplifying your impact, even in challenging environments.5. **Conquering Fear and Embracing the Uncomfortable:** Fear can be a paralyzing force that holds us back from reaching our full potential. Michelle discusses the importance of embracing discomfort and stepping outside your comfort zone to foster personal and professional growth.**Article Reference:**During our conversation, Michelle references a thought-provoking article from the Harvard Business Review titled ["The New Rules of Executive Presence"](https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-new-rules-of-executive-presence). This insightful piece offers valuable insights into the changing dynamics of leadership and provides practical guidance for cultivating a powerful executive presence.Thank you for tuning in to this enlightening episode of the Speak in Flow Podcast! Don't forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations and actionable insights to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll continue our journey towards mastery and fulfillment. Until then, keep flowing!Guest Bio:Michelle Ji-Yeun Kim is a tech leader with 15+ years of experience across go to market roles in Sales, Marketing, Program Management, and Operations at companies such as Zendesk, LinkedIn, and Seagate.In her free time, Michelle is a passionate advocate of advancing women in tech leadership roles. In her podcast, Breaking The Tech Ceiling, she interviews women executives about strategies and tactics to advance into VP and C level go to market positions. Michelle is also a Board Member of the non-profit, Women In Revenue and acts as a co-chair for the Speaker’s Bureau program. She is an advisor to startups and active in communities such as Women In Sales Everywhere, Clari’s Coaching program, and The Authentic AsianAbout Melinda:Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business