You know that feeling when everyone’s looking to you for answers, but you’re just as uncertain as they are? I’ve been hearing this from so many leaders I work with lately, especially those navigating federal changes, organizational shifts, or any situation where leading through change and uncertainty feels overwhelming while you’re managing your own leadership anxiety.

In today’s conversation, I want to walk alongside you as we explore what it really means to maintain leadership presence when you don’t have all the answers. Because here’s what I’ve learned through my own journey and in coaching executive leadership: your team isn’t looking for perfection—they’re looking for your grounded, authentic presence during crisis moments.

This is the third part of our “Leading Through Limbo” series, and today we’re getting real about how to lead others when you’re walking through your own uncertainty. I’m sharing four gentle but powerful approaches that have helped the executives I coach transform their leadership during crisis from anxious to anchored. We’ll explore how self care for leaders becomes the foundation for that steady executive presence your team needs most right now.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why I believe leading through change and uncertainty doesn’t require having all the answers—and what I’ve learned your team actually craves instead
• The critical difference I’ve observed between communicating with “clarity and care” versus falling into despair when managing leadership anxiety
• How I guide leaders to validate their team’s fears without minimizing them—a leadership presence skill I see most executives struggle with
• What I call “micro certainties” and how I’ve seen small consistencies anchor teams during crisis
• Why I always tell my clients that your energy speaks louder than your words when coaching executive leadership through limbo
• The surprising truth I’ve discovered about what groundedness really means for executive presence (hint: it’s not about being unshakeable)
• How I’ve learned that self care for leaders becomes your secret weapon for maintaining authentic leadership during crisis
• My honest take on why “holding your own center” isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of everything else I teach

I know these moments feel heavy, and honestly, they are, but remember that your steady presence can be the thing that helps others keep walking forward on their own path. 

What resonates most with you from today’s conversation—is it the idea of creating micro certainties, or maybe the reminder that your energy speaks louder than your words? If this episode spoke to your heart, I’d love to connect with you over on LinkedIn where I share more insights on leading with less ego and more soul.