Lead with Influence is about influencing positive change — in yourself, your relationships, and your leadership. Hosted by executive coach Matt Norman, each episode distills insights from decades of experience helping people communicate with impact, lead with humility, and build trust across differences. These short, thoughtful reflections will help you grow in self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, and show up more powerfully in your work and life.
Most leaders don't realize they're shutting the room down. They think they're solving the problem. In this episode, we break down Matt Norman's concept of the "Four Ds" — four communication habits that silently kill collaboration: being too declarative, too dense, too durative, and too definitive. We explore what happens to teams when a leader controls the conversation instead of influencing it, and why the people around you disengage, withhold, resent, and resist when they feel boxed out of ...
19 May 2026
The Inner Game of the Stage
Nervousness before a big moment isn't weakness. It's biology. And learning to work with it changes everything. In this episode, we break down Matt Norman's approach to managing performance anxiety, whether you're stepping onto a stage, leading a high-stakes meeting, or navigating any situation where the pressure is on. We explore why your body treats a presentation like a physical threat, how gradual exposure rewires your response over time, and why shifting your focus from self-preservation ...
4 May 2026
The ROI of an Others Orientation
Modern leadership is quietly being shaped by a powerful undercurrent: the pull toward self. In this episode, we break down Matt Norman’s argument that cultural narcissism, social media, and performance-driven environments are conditioning leaders to become increasingly self-focused—often at the expense of their effectiveness. We examine how this inward orientation amplifies stress, limits growth, and subtly reframes colleagues and teams as competition rather than collaborators. More important...
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