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Dr Ute Liersch

Dr Ute Liersch

Chartered and Accredited Counselling and Coaching Psychologist

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Dr Ute Liersch Podcast Episodes

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Why Hustling Harder Under Stress Actually Hurts Your Leadership Performance and Executive Presence

June 18, 2025

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Click here if: You’re a senior leader who’s finally ready to level up, speak up, get recognised and nail that promotion…and you want to work with Laura Camacho to build your Executive Presence in the next 90 days.

Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Download the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment.

In today’s episode you’ll discover why the harder you push through stress at work, the more burned out you become—even though you're known for being resilient.

In this episode, psychologist Dr. Ute reveals to us why traditional definitions of resilience are outdated and even harmful—especially for high achievers and neurodivergent professionals. We explore how control, internalized narratives, and workplace pressure are quietly eroding performance and well-being.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🧬The science of "progressive resilience" and how to actually build it under pressure

🥊Simple yet powerful exercises you can use in the boardroom or during any sort of crisis

🔑How to recognize hidden signs of burnout and regain clarity without quitting your job or having a nervous breakdown

If you want to lead with more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high and it's a pressure cooker, get your copy of my Executive Presence Self-Assessment here. My compliments. It goes through the 10 qualities that make up executive presence that are essential for success as a senior executive.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning

About our guest:

In today’s fast-paced and demanding environment, success requires more than leadership skills—it requires psychological resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to address challenges at their root. As a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist, Dr. Ute brings decades of clinical expertise combined with proven coaching strategies to help leaders, teams, and organisations thrive.

She applies evidence-based psychological techniques that foster flexibility, enabling clients to adapt to challenges and take value-based, committed actions. This approach ensures measurable, long-term impact—empowering clients to thrive rather than merely cope.

Access Dr. Ute’s Progressive Resilience Masterclass here: Your Masterclass.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Dr Ute Liersch Podcast Episodes

Growth Hacking Culture

Dr. Ute Liersch on Less is More: How Minimalism Builds Resilience in a Chaotic World

Growth Hacking Culture

Aug 2025

Humor In The C-Suite

Dr. Ute Liersch: Toothpaste

Humor In The C-Suite

Aug 2025

Conflict Managed

What is Conflict?

Conflict Managed

Jul 2025

Adulting with Autism

Mastering Neurodivergence With Dr. Ute Liersch: Autism, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

Adulting with Autism

Jul 2025

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Key topics

Emotions as Data: Why There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Negative’ Emotion

Dr. Ute reframes emotions as valuable data points, rejecting the idea of 'positive' or 'negative' feelings. Drawing on existential philosophy and evidence-based therapies like ACT, she shows how emotions provide crucial insights into our experiences and decisions. Her direct, engaging style makes complex psychological concepts accessible, offering listeners practical tools to navigate their emotional landscape. Dr. Ute's unique perspective helps audiences build emotional intelligence and align their actions with their values, transforming how they understand and use their emotions.

Progressive Resilience: Why Bouncing Back Isn’t Enough for Modern Leaders

Dr. Ute redefines resilience, moving beyond the idea of simply 'bouncing back' to introduce progressive resilience—a dynamic skill that helps leaders and teams adapt, learn, and grow from continuous change. Drawing on her work with CEOs and high-performing professionals, she combines evidence-based techniques from ACT and mindfulness to offer practical strategies for thriving in uncertainty. With her pragmatic, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Ute empowers leaders to build resilience that’s not just about survival but about thriving in the face of future challenges.

Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Why Different Doesn’t Mean Disordered

As a neurodivergent psychologist, Dr. Ute challenges the notion that neurodiversity is a 'disorder.' She argues that traits like dyslexia, ADHD and autism are natural cognitive variations that can be harnessed as strengths. With her unique blend of clinical expertise and personal experience, she provides actionable insights for creating inclusive workplaces where neurodivergent individuals can excel, as well as empowering insights for neurodivergent individuals themselves. Dr. Ute's pragmatic approach helps organizations see neurodiversity not as a problem but as an opportunity for innovation and growth.

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