Secrets of a Trusted Advisor: How to Influence Power, Lead with Integrity, and Shape Big Decisions
Episode Summary:
Every powerful leader has one person they trust when the stakes are sky-high—and it’s rarely the loudest voice in the room. In this episode, Dr. Sharalyn reveals the mindset, behaviors, and frameworks that elevate you from a behind-the-scenes supporter to a trusted strategic advisor. If you want to be the voice leaders can’t ignore, this episode is your playbook.
Being trustworthy isn’t enough. Learn how to become the voice that shapes decisions, steers strategy, and earns respect in any room.
Key Takeaways:
The 5 qualities that separate a trusted advisor from a transactional professional
Why confidence without ego is your most magnetic trait
How to speak truth to power—without losing your influence
The T.R.U.S.T. Framework™ that will elevate your leadership impact
Power questions you can ask today to build executive-level trust
Links and Resources:
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Timestamps:
0:00–1:00 – Opening: The power behind every decision-maker
1:00–16:00 – The T.R.U.S.T. Framework™: 5 traits that set trusted advisors apart
16:00–19:00 – Overview of the Game Changer Leadership Collection (Free Resource)
19:00–20:00 – Challenge to elevate your influence
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