Quick Lift: Flipping the Script on Self Doubt
This Quick Lift episode recaps the game-changing takeaways from our conversation with Jill Avey.
In less than 10 minutes, we break down:
- Why confidence is a skill, not a personality trait
- How to shut down limiting beliefs with a simple phrase: “That’s not like me.”
- The truth about executive presence and how to start cultivating it
- Why being busy isn’t the same as being impactful—and how to reclaim your time
- A simple daily habit that builds long-term confidence and keeps imposter syndrome at bay
Whether you’re eyeing your next promotion or simply trying to show up more fully, these insights are a fast-track to showing up bolder, clearer, and louder.
Jill Avey
Executive Coach
Jill helps senior leaders develop so they can lead teams most effectively and grow to their full potential. She does this by supporting her clients to cultivate their strengths, empower their teams, and deliver better business outcomes as a result.
As a former executive, she has experienced the challenges leaders face firsthand. After 25 years, she left the corporate world to serve others and share her passion for leading that led to her success as a coaching manager.
After studying coaching at the International Coaching Institute, she earned her PCC certification with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is also certified in Conversational Intelligence, a discipline that uses neuroscience to improve team performance and to administer the Bates Communication ExPI Executive Presence 360 Assessment. She received her MBA from Columbia Business School with Dean’s List honors.
She believes that everyone has talents they haven’t yet fully realized. She is inspired to help her clients find deep fulfillment in their careers both personally and financially. She has been described by those who have worked with me as intuitive, curious, and authentic. As well, as a true thought partner who listens deeply to uncover what might not be readily apparent to expand her client’s thinking. Her approach is grounded in research, applied behavioral science, and her own personal experience.
Learn more about women’s leadership by listening to the Sister Smart Leadership podcast or following Jill on LinkedIn or YouTube.