Stay Composed, Stay Credible: Strategies for Managing Your State in Leadership
Leila Singh
Helping tech industry professionals lead with confidence, drive promotions & build strategic relationships by elevating their leadership impact, visibility & influence through self-awareness, EQ & effective communication
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In this issue -
?Featured Article: Stay Composed, Stay Credible: Strategies for Managing Your State in Leadership
?mi-brand Hub: "The only one holding you back from your career success is YOU!"
?Featured Podcast: Kath Wynne-Jones - Health and Care Leader , Coach - On how she overcame adversity, and began her Journey to ‘Finding Joy Within’!
?Client Success Story: "Leila is very professional and dealt with all of my queries diligently. I gain clarity of my path and what I needed to aim for with our sessions. She helped me prioritise things in a way that I loved doing." M.J. - Head of Finance
?Ways to Work With Me
?Further Resources to Support Your Career Growth Journey
?Take a sneak peek into our upcoming newsletter content.
Stay Composed, Stay Credible: Strategies for Managing Your State in Leadership
In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, how you show up matters more than ever.
Whether you're navigating tough negotiations, delivering critical presentations, or managing demanding clients, your ability to master your state — your physical, mental, and emotional well-being—can set you apart as a leader with gravitas and influence.
But let me ask you this:
??Do you find it challenging to stay calm, clear-headed, and focused when it matters most?
??Are stress, overwhelm, or anxiety impacting how others perceive your authority and confidence?
If so, you’re not alone—and the good news is, this can be improved.
Let’s explore why managing your state is crucial and the strategies you can use to elevate your executive presence.
??Why Managing Your State Matters
When you can regulate your state, you:
??Influence Others’ Impressions: Staying composed under pressure enhances your credibility and conveys authority. People are drawn to those who exude confidence and calm.
??Build Resilience: Regularly managing your state helps you navigate obstacles with grace, reducing stress and avoiding burnout.
??Boost Performance: A grounded state leads to better cognitive clarity, sharper decision-making, and more effective communication.
??Command Respect: Your ability to remain unshaken during high-stakes interactions signals leadership potential.
Mastering your state isn’t about suppressing emotions; it’s about managing them in a way that aligns with your professional goals and ensures you’re remembered for the right reasons.
??What Happens When You Don’t Manage Your State?
An unmanaged state can lead to:
?Reactive behaviours: Anger, frustration, or defensiveness that diminishes others’ perception of your professionalism.
?Health consequences: Chronic stress can erode mental and physical well-being, impacting both personal and professional life.
?Missed opportunities: When emotions cloud your focus, your presence and impact suffer, limiting your ability to influence or lead effectively.
This is why intentional strategies to manage your state are vital for those aspiring to step into leadership roles.
??Five Proven Strategies to Master Your State
Here are practical techniques to help you manage your state and show up as your best self:
??Diaphragmatic Breathing:
Practice deep breathing to calm your physiology. Try the “4-2-6” method: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 2, and exhale for 6. Repeat three times to reset your body and mind in moments of stress.
??Body Language Awareness:
Stand tall with open posture to project confidence. Relax your shoulders and avoid closed-off gestures. How you hold yourself influences how you feel and how others perceive you.
??Visualisation:
Before high-stakes situations, visualise yourself as calm, composed, and successful. Picture the desired outcome to align your mindset with your goals.
??Micro-Pauses:
Take short breaks throughout your day to reset. Step away from your desk, breathe deeply, or take a brief walk. These moments reduce cumulative stress and maintain focus.
??Morning Routine:
Begin your day with intention. Incorporate breathing exercises or meditation to ground yourself and set a calm, composed tone for the day ahead.
?A Final Thought
Managing your state isn’t just about surviving stressful moments; it’s about thriving in them. When you master this skill, you enhance your presence, boost your resilience, and position yourself as a credible and composed leader.
??Start small: Focus on integrating just one of the strategies above into your routine this week. With practice, you’ll find these habits becoming second nature, enabling you to show up as your best self every day.
??Remember: Leadership isn’t just about what you do; it’s about how you make others feel. When you’re calm, confident, and grounded, people will notice—and they’ll follow your lead.
"The only one holding you back from your career success is YOU!"
Are you feeling stuck, held back, frustrated, even inadequate, as you strive to advance your career? ??
?In fact, maybe it’s impacting on your health, causing you stress, and sapping your energy
?Perhaps its affecting your relationships, with your family and friends, causing disharmony and maybe even friction
?Or its simply impacting your confidence and self-esteem, your ability to ask for what you want, and you are left feeling invisible, unheard, not knowing which way to turn
??In the main, our circumstances are created by us, and we have the ability to change them
What can you do? ??
?It's time to let go of any fears, insecurities and others' opinions,
All of which are limiting your success
?Ask yourself, are the stories you are telling yourself the truth,
?Or are they beliefs you have created based on past experiences, maybe something someone once said, that knocked you for six, and now you are left feeling not good enough or smart enough…
And frozen from taking action to move forward
?? I invite you to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable,
?? And take that first baby step towards experiencing exponential growth!
?? Because if you don’t, how will you ever discover what you are truly capable of?
?? And trust me, you may just surprise yourself!
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And if you are seeking a new role, perhaps your job is at risk, or you are simply feeling stuck in your career, not knowing how to move forward, then I invite you to check out my recent podcast episodes filled with incredible value, sharing strategies and ideas for your career planning and growth journey, whilst taking a pro-active approach!
Link to my podcast -
Life Leadership with Leila Singh? - All things Coaching, Career and Personal Brand https://anchor.fm/leila-singh
Featured Guest Podcast: Kath Wynne-Jones - On how she overcame adversity, and began her Journey to ‘Finding Joy Within’!
In this episode of the Life Leadership podcast, Kath shares with us –
Client Success Story:
"Leila is very professional and dealt with all of my queries diligently. I gain clarity of my path and what I needed to aim for with our sessions. She helped me prioritise things in a way that I loved doing." M.J. - Head of Finance
I often say,
“One conversation can change your life or create an opportunity you would never have imagined!”
Many of the fears that we have are irrational
Yet they hold us back -
??From speaking up
??From asking for what we want
??From creating or grabbing new opportunities
??From taking risks
??From trying new things
??From meeting new people
??From moving forward
What irrational thoughts are holding YOU back?
??From realizing your potential
??From growing personally and professionally
??From advancing your career
??From being recognized for your talents and capabilities
??From living a life of fun and passion
??From being the best version of you!
If this is you, reach out and let’s arrange a confidential chat...
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