Jenni Field is the founder of Redefining Communications, a global business communications consultancy, and the author of the bestselling book Nobody Believes You. She’s also the co-host of The Frequency Podcast and a trusted advisor to leaders and organizations navigating the complex world of communication, trust, and leadership.

Jenni has worked with organizations of all sizes, from fast-growth startups to global corporations, helping leaders move their teams from chaos to calm.

In this episode, Chris and Jenni explore why credibility is the cornerstone of leadership, the small but common mistakes that cause leaders to lose trust, and the eight traits every believable leader must develop. Jenni shares practical ways to show up with credibility every day, avoid oversharing, and lead with intentionality rather than hustle.

Whether you’re leading a team of two or managing thousands, this conversation will give you the tools to build trust, strengthen your credibility, and lead with confidence for the long-haul.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

Everyday ways leaders unknowingly lose trust
The wheel of credibility and the 8 traits of credible leaders
The tension between authenticity and inspiration
Why vulnerability has boundaries and when leaders overshare

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

01:58 - Jenni Field on credibility and leadership
06:00 - How leaders unknowingly lose trust in small, everyday ways
09:00 - The wheel of credibility: the eight traits every credible leader needs
10:30 - Visionary practice, integrity, and why words must match actions
11:30 - Social media’s role in shaping (and questioning) leader credibility
15:00 - The importance of intentionality and avoiding the hustle hamster wheel
17:00 - The tension between being authentic and being inspirational.
21:00 - Jenni’s personal practices for being a long-haul leader
29:00 - What being a long-haul leader means to Jenni today

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