Marie Sonneman breaks down what it really means to lead with confidence and quiet strength in predominately male spaces.
🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This:
Ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still overlooked?
In this Badass Debrief, Marie Sonneman unpacks what it truly means to lead boldly without being loud. Reflecting on her conversation with leadership coach Allison Wilson, Marie gets into the nuances of confidence, quiet power, and leadership in spaces that weren’t built for you.
This episode is your reminder that leading differently doesn’t mean leading less. If you’ve been downplaying your brilliance, it’s time to reclaim it.
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⏳ Episode Breakdown by Timestamp:
00:00 – Welcome to the Badass Debrief
Intro to the episode’s theme of action, nuance, and leadership
00:20 – Empowerment Message
Encouragement to be bold, confident, and authentic
00:52 – Self-Doubt Discussion
What it feels like to be skilled but still overlooked
01:23 – Recognizing Strengths
Real talk about how your unique qualities might be getting missed
02:28 – Leadership Styles
Owning the value of different, quieter ways to lead
03:27 – Nuance as a Superpower
Why awareness and nuance make you a better leader
04:42 – Mindset Shift Challenge
Try this reframe: “I’m not second-guessing—I’m seeing deeper.”
05:34 – Brag File Challenge
Capture your wins in a “badass brag file” to shift your self-belief
06:30 – Leadership Mindset Reset
Trust yourself more than the system that undervalues you
07:04 – Call to Action
Marie invites you to reflect, share, and take bold steps forward
💬 In This Episode, We Get Into:
• 👊 The cost of being overlooked when you’re quietly capable
• 🧠 How to turn self-doubt into a sign of self-awareness
• 💼 Why confidence doesn’t always mean being loud
• 🗂️ How to use a brag file to reinforce your inner badass
• 🔥 The power of mindset shifts for women in male-dominated industries
• 🎯 What it really looks like to lead boldly without being loud
🛠 Tools, Books, & Resources Mentioned:
• 🗂️ Proof of My Badassery Guided Journal – 05:34
• 💡 Free Guide: Breaking Barriers – 06:30
• 🌐 Website
• 📲 Instagram
💥 This Episode Lit a Fire? Don’t Let It Burn Out.
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👉 Grab my free guide, Breaking Barriers
Real stories. Real strategies. No fluff.
It’s your permission slip to lead louder, speak up, and own your damn seat at the table.
Because you weren’t made to fit in quiet.
You were made to shake the table.
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