#38: Stepping Into the Arena: Own Your Executive Power
Sep 11, 2025You’ve got the seat—now what?
This premiere episode of Stepping Into the Arena is not just a rebrand—it’s a bold invitation to own your executive presence and expand your influence. Karen Gombault shares why this evolution matters and what it means for ambitious leaders facing high-stakes transitions.
Whether you’re stepping into a new executive role, inheriting a larger team, or navigating a merger, this episode is your strategic reset. Karen walks you through the four essential lessons she’s seen time and again in leaders who rise to the challenge with confidence, clarity, and credibility.
If you’re ready to stop playing small and start leading at the level your role demands, this is your moment.
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. Your new title is just the beginning. What matters most is how you lead from day one—not the title itself.
2. Self-identity has to catch up with the responsibility. Success depends on intentionally stepping into who the role requires you to become.
3. Authority is earned by behavior, not by title. Your credibility is built daily through how you show up and how you carry yourself.
4. Influence is your leadership multiplier. It’s less about what you do and more about how you guide decisions, conversations, and outcomes.
5. This podcast is for high-stakes transitions. It’s no longer just about your first promotion—it's about navigating leadership at the highest levels with confidence and strategic depth.
“Your value is measured by how you shape conversations, guide stakeholders and move decisions forward. It’s about influence.” —Karen Gombault
This is your next chapter.
Stepping Into the Arena is for experienced executives stepping into bigger scopes, more visibility, and more pressure. Each week, Karen shares the real strategies, mindset shifts, and lessons from decades of executive leadership and VIP coaching clients. Get ready for actionable insights grounded in real-world experience—and learn how to lead with power and purpose.
This is the next level. And it’s yours if you want it.
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