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The Modern Leader's Journey: A Coach's Guide to Presence and Impact in Turbulent Times
You don't rise in leadership by doing more. You rise by becoming someone others genuinely trust and want to follow.
Many accomplished professionals look confident on the outside—successful careers, impressive titles, strong résumés—yet privately wrestle with self-doubt, visibility fear, exhaustion, or the quiet sense that something still isn't aligned.
This book is Leaders who feel the gap between external success and internal confidenceHigh performers stepping into greater visibility or influenceProfessionals tired of leadership advice that ignores the inner workAnyone ready to lead with authenticity, presence, and lasting impact
Kathryn Lowell is an executive coach and image consultant who has worked with leaders across global organizations, helping them navigate promotion, visibility, influence, and the internal shifts leadership demands. Drawing on decades of coaching experience, real client stories, behavioral science, proprietary frameworks, and grounded inner-work practices, she offers a practical, human guide to what modern leadership actually requires—not more hustle, charisma, or performance, but presence.
You'll discover how Build confidence that isn't fragile or performativeDevelop executive presence without pretending to be someone elseRegulate fear, pressure, and emotional reactivity in high-stakes momentsNavigate blind spots, unspoken rules, and leadership perceptionLead with clarity, credibility, and sustained energy—even in uncertain timesCreate influence through steadiness, not force
Through practical frameworks like the Fear-to-Presence Model™ and Hidden Job Description™, you'll learn how fear shapes leadership behavior, why performance alone plateaus at senior levels, and how to shift from reactivity to response in the moments that matter most.
Each chapter includes Reader-to-Leader™ reflection prompts to help you translate insight into embodied action—ready to use immediately in meetings, conversations, and career transitions.
This is not a book about fixing yourself. It's about becoming the leader you already are—with clarity, courage, and intention.
Many accomplished professionals look confident on the outside—successful careers, impressive titles, strong résumés—yet privately wrestle with self-doubt, visibility fear, exhaustion, or the quiet sense that something still isn't aligned.
This book is Leaders who feel the gap between external success and internal confidenceHigh performers stepping into greater visibility or influenceProfessionals tired of leadership advice that ignores the inner workAnyone ready to lead with authenticity, presence, and lasting impact
Kathryn Lowell is an executive coach and image consultant who has worked with leaders across global organizations, helping them navigate promotion, visibility, influence, and the internal shifts leadership demands. Drawing on decades of coaching experience, real client stories, behavioral science, proprietary frameworks, and grounded inner-work practices, she offers a practical, human guide to what modern leadership actually requires—not more hustle, charisma, or performance, but presence.
You'll discover how Build confidence that isn't fragile or performativeDevelop executive presence without pretending to be someone elseRegulate fear, pressure, and emotional reactivity in high-stakes momentsNavigate blind spots, unspoken rules, and leadership perceptionLead with clarity, credibility, and sustained energy—even in uncertain timesCreate influence through steadiness, not force
Through practical frameworks like the Fear-to-Presence Model™ and Hidden Job Description™, you'll learn how fear shapes leadership behavior, why performance alone plateaus at senior levels, and how to shift from reactivity to response in the moments that matter most.
Each chapter includes Reader-to-Leader™ reflection prompts to help you translate insight into embodied action—ready to use immediately in meetings, conversations, and career transitions.
This is not a book about fixing yourself. It's about becoming the leader you already are—with clarity, courage, and intention.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2026
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January 16, 2026
Got an early release of this amazing book!! Wise advice on how to live your life authentically!
January 20, 2026
I received an advanced copy of this book. It’s a thoughtful book filled with real world examples, practical tips, and frameworks for taking your leadership to the next level. A must read!
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