Episode 43

#43: Stop The Power Leaks

Awareness is only the beginning—real leadership transformation happens when you take bold, intentional action. In this powerful podcast episode of Stepping Into The Arena, Karen Gombault lays out the exact steps you need to plug the four most common power leaks senior executives face.

If you've recently stepped into a bigger role, and you're juggling visibility, credibility, and pressure, this is your tactical guide to reclaiming control, sharpening your presence, and protecting your energy.

You don’t need to do more—you need to do different.


5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  1. Audit your altitude. Upgrade your calendar and your mindset. Shift from doing manager work to operating at strategic, high-level leadership altitude.
  2. Reframe your meetings. Stop the updates. Start making decisions. Ask the questions that move your team—and your influence—forward.
  3. Use the 3P Filter. Before saying yes, ask: Does this serve my Priorities, my People, or my Positioning?
  4. Don’t let discomfort fester. Use a 48-hour rule to address tough conversations fast and with clarity. Avoiding conflict erodes your credibility.
  5. Stay in your lane. Focus only on what you can control. Redirect drama and noise into decisions and action that strengthen your presence.


“Every time you reclaim your energy from things that are draining it, your presence, your authority and your credibility become much cleaner and sharper.” — Karen Gombault


Every time you close a power leak, you’re not just being more efficient—you’re strengthening your leadership identity. You’re teaching people how to treat you. You’re building trust, credibility, and authority.


Choose one leak this week and stop it. You’ll feel the shift instantly.


RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:

💬 Ready for personalized support? Let’s connect to see if 1:1 executive coaching is the right fit for you.

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💬 Let’s Work Together: Book a private executive coaching call to support your leadership growth: https://zcal.co/karengombault/connect


🎁 Free Resource: Build Your Visibility At Work → https://www.karengombault.com/getnoticed


👤 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengombault/

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Karen Gombault

I’m Karen, and I know firsthand the challenges of building a passionate career.

As a former CEO with 30 years in corporate leadership, I'm now a leadership coach and mentor, working privately 1:1 with newly promoted and transitioning leaders who are struggling with self-doubt, team dynamics, and overwhelming responsibilities to lead with confidence, build strong relationships, and create lasting impact —without burnout or second-guessing.