Have you ever walked into a meeting and thought:
“What the hell am I doing here?”
I have.
And so has almost every woman I’ve coached.
You get promoted.
You’re excited—maybe even proud.
But then you find yourself sitting at the head of the table feeling like an imposter, wondering if everyone else knows you’re just figuring it out as you go.
If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love this episode.
Leadership Isn’t About Having All the Answers
This week on From a Woman to a Leader,
I spoke with Therese Miclot— a seasoned leadership consultant,
co-author of The Facilitation Advantage, and someone who deeply understands the human side of leadership.
We talked about a skill most people overlook— but that every effective leader uses daily:
Facilitation.
No, not just running meetings.
- We mean the ability to guide a group,
- shift the energy in the room,
- adapt your presence to the moment,
- and speak with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re a first-time manager or navigating senior-level leadership,
these are the exact skills that help you lead with credibility— even when you feel like you’re still figuring it out.
When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong
One of the most powerful moments in the episode was when Therese shared a story from earlier in her career.
She was preparing to present in front of senior executives, and her inner voice said:
“They’re going to think I’m an idiot. I’ve never done this before.”
Sound familiar?
But instead of spiraling, she paused and reframed.
Yes, she hadn’t done it before.
But she had a story to tell.
And that story mattered.
That shift didn’t erase the nerves but gave her her voice back.
It’s a reminder we all need:
You don’t need to be perfect to show up.
You just need to be present.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
💡 Why facilitation is a core leadership skill
💡 How to shift your self-talk when imposter syndrome kicks in
💡 Ways to tailor your message to execs, peers, or direct reports
💡 What executive presence really means—and how to flex it
💡 How to use curiosity and listening to build credibility
This episode is filled with practical takeaways for women who are ready to stop doubting themselves and start leading in a way that feels real and grounded.
🎧 Ready to hear the full conversation?
Listen now on your favorite platform:
👉 https://limorbergman.com/podcast
About Therese Miclot
Therese is a leadership consultant, facilitator, and co-author of The Facilitation Advantage.
She’s helped leaders across Fortune 500 companies and startups navigate leadership with empathy, clarity, and presence.
Today, she serves as the Director of Facilitation Excellence at Proteus International.
She also offers a free tool to assess your facilitation skills:
📘 thefacilitationadvantage.com
🔗 Connect with Therese on LinkedIn
About Me
I’m Limor Bergman Gross, a former Director of Engineering turned executive coach for women in tech who want to lead powerfully without burning out or changing who they are.
🎙 On From a Woman to a Leader, I host real conversations with women who’ve broken through leadership barriers and are now lifting others as they rise.
Let’s connect:
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💬 What’s one belief you’ve had to unlearn
to lead more confidently?
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