Leadership is not about the title on your business card, it is about how others experience working with you. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to build influence, credibility, and visibility even when you are not in a management role. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia explains how to bridge the gap between how you see yourself and how others perceive you, identify your authentic leadership style, and take small but powerful steps that create real impact.

If you have ever felt overlooked for a promotion, invisible in meetings, or frustrated that your hard work is not recognized, this conversation will show you how to step into leadership right now, no permission required.

You will discover:

✓ Why leadership is about perception, not position
✓ How to identify the gap between self-image and how others experience you
✓ Ways to recognize your authentic leadership style and values
✓ The importance of purpose-driven goals for visibility and influence
✓ Small actions that demonstrate leadership without a formal title
✓ Habits that build credibility, trust, and long-term impact

Leadership identity is built through consistent action, not ambition alone. Stop waiting for a promotion to lead. Start building influence, visibility, and recognition from where you are today.

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