How to gain authority (without apology)

This isn’t another ‘find your confidence’ pep talk.

It’s a 45-minute practical masterclass (+Q&A) with Heather Elkington on how to gain authority - not through ego, control or overcompensating, but through confidence, courage and kindness.

If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t they listen to me?”, or replayed a conversation where you shyed away from saying the hard truth, this is for you.

You’ll learn the exact language, tone, and mindset reframe that turn authority and respect into something earned, not forced.

Because authority isn’t about being intimidating, it’s about being unshakeably clear on what you stand for as a manager.

You’ll learn how to:

• Shift from people-pleaser to respected leader: build the small habits that earn respect, not validation.
• Earn respect without apology: Five simple sentences that instantly set tone, boundaries, and credibility whilst still being kind.
• Deliver hard feedback that lands: Master the 4P’s framework (Purpose, Problem, Proof, Path) to handle even the most sensitive personalities with calm precision.
• Protect your boundaries: Ensure your peers, leaders and clients respect your boundaries and hold yourself accountable with our 30-day boundary tracker
• Manage up with confidence: How to influence senior stakeholders with clarity and credibility

DOWNLOADS INCLUDED:

• 4Ps framework (ace any difficult conversation at work)
• 30-day boundary tracker
  

Why join?

When managers lead with authority and care (not apology and fear), everything changes in the workplace changes for the better:

Teams run smoother. Feedback gets heard. Trust builds faster.

You stop being the person who over-explains, over-works, or over-proves. And start being the person people listen to and respect.

It's a session not to be missed.