What if the real leadership breakthrough isnβt doing more β but finally giving yourself permission to be fully you?
Inside the You Are Worthy Network, I had a powerful and honest conversation with Kim Boudreau Smith, a straight-talk leadership and communication coach who helps high-achieving women silence the imposter identity and lead with unmistakable presence π€β¨
Kim works nationally with healthcare leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs, equipping them with vocal authority π£οΈ, crystal-clear communication π―, and grounded confidence πͺ so they can influence at the highest levels β without shrinking, performing, or pretending.
But her message is rooted in lived experience.
After years in sales, marketing, and owning businesses, Kim found herself outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted π She wasnβt fulfilled. She wasnβt passionate. She was running on empty.
Then came the wake-up call she couldnβt ignore.
On a drive home, Kim fell asleep at the wheel β twice πβ οΈ Thankfully no one was hurt, but that moment forced her to confront how disconnected she had become from herself.
That turning point sent Kim into deep personal development work β the kind that reshapes how you see your identity, your voice, and your worth π±β¨
Through that work, she stopped shrinking and started showing up with clarity, confidence, and presence.
Kim reminded us of the timeless Oscar Wilde quote:
π¬ βBe yourself; everyone else is taken.β
And then added the truth we all need to hear:
π Be yourself β but do it on your terms.
Today, Kim helps women quiet the inner critic ππ, own their brilliance π‘, and lead with presence that feels authentic, powerful, and unmistakably theirs π
This conversation is a reminder that you donβt need more permission, more proof, or more approval to lead.
When your voice matches your worth β everything changes π