The Human Factor (Airead 02-21-26) | Leadership Confidence, Emotional Intelligence & Overcoming Perfectionism at Work

Aired 02-21-26 on Now Media Television, The Human Factor dives into the real challenges behind strong leadership and high-performing teams. Host Kimberly Diamond sits down with Jasmine Davis, Founder & CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, to explore why capable leaders sometimes struggle to be heard, how emotional triggers impact workplace performance, and why perfectionism can quietly erode credibility.

This powerful conversation breaks down the difference between confidence and self-trust, practical strategies for managing emotional reactions at work, and actionable habits leaders can build to strengthen presence and decision-making. From overcoming insecurity to creating brave spaces that promote growth and accountability, this episode delivers real-world leadership strategies for professionals at every level.

If you’re looking to improve workplace communication, build emotional intelligence, and lead with authenticity and resilience, this episode is for you.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - The Human Factor
• (00:00:57) - Why Do Leaders Struggle?
• (00:02:12) - What is Self-Confidence vs Self-Trust?
• (00:03:28) - How to Prepare for a Presentation--
• (00:06:38) - Talking to Leaders about Self-Confidence
• (00:08:43) - Be Fearless, Start Over
• (00:11:10) - The Human Factor
• (00:12:14) - What Trigger Emotions in Workplace Situations?
• (00:17:23) - In leadership development, sharing experiences with students
• (00:18:53) - How to Prioritize the Response to a Trigger
• (00:22:59) - The Human Factor
• (00:24:29) - The Pressure to Perform
• (00:30:23) - Does a Perfectionist Work?
• (00:32:32) - Excellence vs Over Polishing
• (00:36:53) - The Human Factor
• (00:37:43) - Why Do Leaders Struggle to Trust Their Own Voice?
• (00:42:27) - What would you recommend for leaders to do to strengthen their confidence?
• (00:47:03) - Pretty Talk: Developing Young Leaders