Season 4, Episode 12: Impactful Presence
Thu Jan 08 2026
What if leadership isn’t about doing more but about how you show up?
In this episode of Leadership: The Secret Sauce, we sit down with leadership coach Matt Mills to explore his core belief: impactful presence is what truly builds trust, clarity, and momentum inside organizations.
Matt shares what he’s learned from over a decade of coaching leaders—from the C-suite to emerging managers—and why many leaders overcomplicate their role as a way to prove their value. We unpack what it actually looks like to lead simply (not easily), how trust is built in the small, unscheduled moments, and why the best leaders don’t rely on authority or answers—but presence and curiosity.
You’ll hear insights on:
1. Why leadership can be simple without being easy
2. How internal coaching changes trust and culture
3. The power of “in-the-moment” leadership conversations
4. What leaders need more of in an age of AI and uncertainty
5. How coaches and leaders can challenge without controlling
This conversation is honest, practical, and grounded in real leadership work—not theory.
🎧 Whether you’re a leader, coach, or someone responsible for developing others, this episode will help you rethink what actually creates impact.
👉 Listen now and discover why impactful presence may be the secret sauce you’ve been missing.
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What if leadership isn’t about doing more but about how you show up? In this episode of Leadership: The Secret Sauce, we sit down with leadership coach Matt Mills to explore his core belief: impactful presence is what truly builds trust, clarity, and momentum inside organizations. Matt shares what he’s learned from over a decade of coaching leaders—from the C-suite to emerging managers—and why many leaders overcomplicate their role as a way to prove their value. We unpack what it actually looks like to lead simply (not easily), how trust is built in the small, unscheduled moments, and why the best leaders don’t rely on authority or answers—but presence and curiosity. You’ll hear insights on: 1. Why leadership can be simple without being easy 2. How internal coaching changes trust and culture 3. The power of “in-the-moment” leadership conversations 4. What leaders need more of in an age of AI and uncertainty 5. How coaches and leaders can challenge without controlling This conversation is honest, practical, and grounded in real leadership work—not theory. 🎧 Whether you’re a leader, coach, or someone responsible for developing others, this episode will help you rethink what actually creates impact. 👉 Listen now and discover why impactful presence may be the secret sauce you’ve been missing.