In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Nikki Groom, CEO and founder of Raised Voices, a personal brand strategy firm dedicated to helping leaders articulate their expertise and amplify their impact.

Nikki shares her journey from growing up in a working-class town in England to building a business that helps speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders step into their authority. Together, they explore how personal branding, speaking, and community play a critical role in leadership development and career advancement.

This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating visibility, identity, and influence in today’s workplace.

Key Themes:
• Personal brand strategy and positioning
• Speaking as a leadership growth tool
• Building community in leadership
• Overcoming self-doubt and owning your voice
• Creating visibility and authority

Timestamps:
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Your Voice Matters in Leadership
01:20 – Meet Nikki Groom
05:00 – From England to Entrepreneurial Leadership
09:00 – The Power of Community in Career Growth
13:30 – Speaking as a Leadership Strategy
16:30 – Personal Brand & Positioning Framework
19:45 – Overcoming Self-Doubt & Owning Your Voice
22:00 – Fear, Growth, and Leadership Identity
24:00 – How to Connect with Nikki

Guest Links:
Website: https://raised-voices.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigroom/

https://nsaspeaker.org
https://.talkadot.com