In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White sits down with Tami Reiss, influence-driven leadership expert and CEO of Leader Within, to break down what real leadership is actually made of: clarity, alignment, and trust. Not charisma. Not titles. Not performative confidence.

Tami shares her zig-zag career path, how she built her influence framework, and why the best leaders are not the loudest in the room, they are the clearest. You will also learn how to spot strong company cultures, communicate with more confidence by removing a few sneaky “disqualifier” words, and show your value in interviews without sounding rehearsed.

If you are stepping into leadership, navigating a career pivot, or trying to feel more confident in high-stakes moments, this episode will resonate.

1. Influence > Authority: Why "command and control" kills joy, while influence inspires teams to bring their best selves.
2. The Clarity Superpower: How clear directions and decisive leadership kill ambiguity and build immediate follower-ship.
3. Spotting Culture Green Flags: What Southwest Airlines can teach us about bringing your whole self to work.
4. Communication Power Moves: Why you must ditch "disqualifiers" like just, kind of, and does that make sense? to instantly boost your executive presence.
5. Leadership in the AI Era: Why AI can replace hard skills but will never replicate empathy, system thinking, and genuine human connection.
6. The "Zig-Zag" Career: How to abstract your skills (like an ER nurse becoming a project manager) to pivot without starting over.

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 Redefining Influence: Clarity, Alignment, and Trust

01:23 Spotting Great Company Cultures

02:33 Meet Tami Reiss: Influence-Driven Leadership

03:17 Tami’s Career Journey: From Physiological Science to Leadership

05:01 The Power of Influence in Leadership

07:35 Building Confidence and Executive Presence

20:43 Effective Communication: Eliminating Disqualifiers

26:28 Consulting and Transferable Skills

27:54 Career Shifts and Finding Fulfillment

29:00 The Role of Soft Skills in the AI Era

29:50 Leadership Qualities in the Age of AI

32:02 The Importance of Decisiveness in Leadership

42:35 Balancing Confidence and Humility

47:03 Company Culture and Leadership

49:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🔗 Next steps:

1. 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Find Career Clarity → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/Mr7xm4zG
2. Deepening Your Self-Worth for Career Confidence →