Episodi

  • The Key to Influence: Being Visible When You’d Rather Hide
    Jan 20 2026

    Visibility is not about being everywhere, it’s about being intentional!

    In this episode of The Lida Citroën Podcast, Lida challenges the myths around visibility and personal branding, and reframes visibility as a leadership strategy, not ego. Drawing from real client conversations, her book The New Rules of Influence, and a recent LinkedIn poll of over 33,000 professionals, Lida explores why becoming visible is a challenge leaders face today. You’ll learn how to: • Build visibility without self-promotion or burnout • Move from being seen to being seen as valuable • Align visibility with your values and personal brand • Navigate imposter syndrome and other roadblocks • Show up in the right places, at the right time, with the right people • Use LinkedIn and in-person moments as influence accelerators Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, early-career or senior leader, this episode offers practical, empowering strategies to help you speak up, be recognized, and expand your influence, without compromising who you are. If you want your ideas to matter, your voice to be heard, and your leadership to scale, this conversation is for you! _____________________ Links from this episode The New Rules of Influence The Power of Presence: Influence Every Room With Confidence ______________ Stay connected LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    42 min
  • Empowerment as a Form of Influence
    Jan 6 2026
    This episode of The Lida Citroën Podcast explores one of the most defining leadership traits of 2026: Empowering others! Lida and her guest speaker, Jessica Lovett, unpack why empowerment is a core leadership skill that builds trust, resilience, and long-term influence. Together, they explore how empowerment shows up across generations, in remote and hybrid workplaces, and in an era shaped by AI and rapid change. You’ll hear practical insights on: • The difference between managing tasks and truly leading people • How empowerment reduces burnout and strengthens leadership presence • Why saying “no” can be a powerful act of leadership • How mentoring, delegation, and trust accelerate growth • What it really means to pay it forward as a leader This conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, generosity, and influence—and inspire you to lead with courage, confidence, and intention in the year ahead. ____________________ Links from this episode Executive Coaching ______________ Stay connected LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    42 min
  • Resilient Leadership: How to Lead with Agility and Confidence During Uncertainty
    Dec 23 2025

    In this episode of The Lida Citroën Podcast, Lida reflects on the lessons of 2025 and tackles one of the most critical leadership skills of our time: resilience.

    Drawing from her work with global leaders, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and executives navigating layoffs and organizational change, Lida answers real questions from coaching sessions and client conversations, including how to lead during uncertainty, support burned-out teams, and build influence when job security feels fragile.

    You’ll learn how to: • Build resilience without burning out • Lead teams through anxiety, uncertainty, and change • Strengthen your personal brand during adversity • Prepare for career disruption with agility • Control the narrative when things don’t go as planned • Expand your influence by serving others This episode offers practical leadership strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world examples to help you build a strong personal brand, increase leadership presence, and move into the next year with clarity, courage, and confidence. Links from this episode ____________________ Control The Narrative Stay connected ______________ LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    44 min
  • How Great Leaders Build Powerful Communities
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode of The Lida Citroën Podcast, Lida sits down with guest expert Megan Bozzuto for a powerful conversation about influence, trust, advocacy, and what it really takes to authentically serve a community.

    Drawing from personal stories—including Lida’s journey into the military community and Megan’s work elevating women leaders—they explore how leaders can build meaningful relationships, earn trust, and show up with integrity in communities they want to support.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to find your place in a community (even one you don’t come from)

    • The difference between advocacy, mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship

    • Why active listening is a core influence skill

    • What leaders often get wrong about “serving” a community

    • How to show up authentically and build long-lasting trust

    • Why inclusive leadership matters more today than ever

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or emerging leader, this conversation will help you:

    ✔ Build deeper, more meaningful relationships ✔ Lead with intention and integrity ✔ Influence a community you want to support ✔ Serve others with authenticity and impact

    If you’re committed to finding your community—and serving them well—this episode is for you.

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    Links from this episode

    The New Rules of Influence

    Executive coaching

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    44 min
  • The Power of Gratitude: How Reframing Your Mindset Transforms Your Leadership and Life
    Nov 25 2025
    Gratitude is an influence multiplier! In this episode, Lida dives into one of her most powerful and personal topics: gratitude! Drawing from her TED Talk, her seven-day gratitude project, and years of working with leaders, veterans, and organizations, she unpacks how gratitude is a superpower. You’ll hear stories of reframing adversity, simple daily practices that strengthen emotional resilience, and insights on why gratitude dramatically boosts performance, trust, and connection in teams. Lida also shares how leaders can express appreciation in meaningful, authentic ways. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, missing loved ones, leading a team through change, or simply wanting more joy and clarity in your life, this episode will inspire you to make gratitude a daily leadership practice. In this episode, we explore: • Why gratitude is a position of strength, not vulnerability • The science behind gratitude and its effect on stress and performance • Practical ways leaders can express appreciation authentically • How gratitude becomes an influence multiplier inside communities and teams A timely, heartfelt, and empowering conversation you’ll want to revisit long after the holiday season. ____________________ Links from this episode - Lida's TEDx Talk - How to write an excellent thank you note - The gratitude project ______________ Stay connected - LinkedIn - Instagram - YouTube - Facebook
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    28 min
  • Stop Underselling Your Experience: Communicate Your Military Value in the Civilian Workplace
    Nov 11 2025

    Many of the most skilled and capable professionals in the workforce today are military veterans — yet too many find themselves underemployed after transition. Not because they lack talent, but because there is a communication gap between how veterans describe their experience and how hiring managers interpret it.

    In this powerful and practical conversation, Tricia Kim, Transition Assistance Program Manager at the United States Air Force Academy, and Kevin Preston, Retired U.S. Army Colonel and leader of Veterans Programs for one of the nation’s largest media companies, share how veterans can confidently translate their service and how employers can better understand and value veteran talent.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why underemployment occurs during the military-to-civilian transition

    • How to translate military experience into business language for impact

    • How leaders and hiring professionals can better evaluate veteran skill sets

    • How to tell your story confidently — without underselling or overselling

    For Veterans & Transitioning Service Members:

    • Communicate your experience clearly and confidently

    • Identify and highlight your most transferable accomplishments

    • Position yourself for roles that align with your strengths and purpose

    For Recruiters, Hiring Managers & HR Leaders:

    • Recognize high-value leadership, adaptability, and resilience in veteran resumes

    • Ask more effective interview questions

    • Access an exceptional talent pool often overlooked

    This episode is for anyone navigating military transition, talent acquisition, leadership development, or veteran hiring— and for every leader who believes in building strong teams through empathy, clarity, and understanding. _____________________ Links from this episode Executive Coaching Translating Your Military Skills To Civilian Workplace

    Recruiting Veterans

    Success After Service

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    44 min
  • How to Talk About Yourself: Communicate Your Value with Confidence and Authenticity
    Oct 28 2025

    Are you struggling to talk about yourself without cringing?

    In this episode of The Lida Citroën Podcast, Lida explores why self-promotion feels uncomfortable for so many professionals — and how to do it authentically.

    Learn how to confidently communicate your value and build lasting influence through narrative, presence, and intentional visibility.

    You’ll discover how to:

    • Reframe self-promotion

    • Share your story with clarity, purpose, and authenticity

    • Build influence by aligning your message with your values

    • Elevate your personal brand while empowering those around you

    Packed with actionable strategies, this episode is a must-listen for executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to lead with confidence, impact, and authenticity. ____________________ Links from this episode The New Rules of Influence

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    33 min
  • Mastering Business Storytelling: How to Wrap Data, Win Buy-In & Drive Business Results Through Story (Part 2)
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode, Lida Citroën and master storyteller Param Venkat dive even deeper into the art and strategy of business storytelling. Discover how to turn data and complex information into compelling stories that connect, inspire, and influence. From origin and failure stories to value and vulnerability storytelling, Lida and Param share actionable insights to help leaders communicate authentically and make their message memorable. Learn the science and structure behind effective storytelling, and how leaders can use it to earn trust and drive business results.

    Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or impact-driven leader, this episode will show you how to lead conversations with stories that move people, not just inform them. ____________________ Links from the episode

    Podcast episode part 1

    Control The Narrative Keynote speaker & program facilitator

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    52 min