Are you making critical mistakes that are weakening your executive presence and limiting your impact?

In this episode of Kick It Open, host Shelby Nicholl and Jackie Knolhoff, Executive Director of Communications at Wells Fargo, break down a Forbes article by Terina Allen titled “Executive Presence: 8 Warnings Signs That You Don’t Have It.” 

Shelby and Jackie bring decades of leadership experience to this conversation, sharing real-world insights on what executive presence truly means—and how to avoid the subtle mistakes that can undermine your influence.

They explore:
✅ The 8 warning signs that signal weak executive presence
✅ How small missteps can short-change your success and leadership impact
✅ The communication strategies that help leaders command a room
✅ Why brand and image matter in shaping executive presence
✅ The role of media and visibility in positioning yourself as a leader

You'll be entertained by:

• Shelby Nicholl:  She's a 25-year corporate vet who rose to SVP at LPL Finanical and Director at Edward Jones.  She hosts the Kick It Open podcast.  She founded Muriel Network in 2023 and launched the Muriel Network community app in Feb. 2024.  If you're not part of the community yet, DM her on LinkedIn.  
• Jackie Knolhoff serves as Executive Director of Communications at Wells Fargo.  She has decades of experience working with media and helping advisors build their brands and images. Fun fact: She and Shelby worked together at Edward Jones where Jackie was a member of media relations team.  During Jackie’s tenure, the firm emerged as a truly national player within the wealth management industry. 

Muriel Siebert (first woman member of the NYSE ) said, "When a door is hard to open and nothing else works, sometimes you just have to rear back and kick it open.”  After decades of sluggish progress, it’s time for us to kick the door open on women’s success.
 

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Produced by Shelby Nicholl.
Edited by Aaron Sherman.

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