How a Studio Leader Conquered Uncertainty


How a Studio Leader Conquered Uncertainty


Uncertainty isn’t just uncomfortable. It can hijack your leadership. My client Sydney, a Director at a major studio, was drowning in it. Every decision felt high-stakes, every move second-guessed, and the constant pressure left her exhausted and reactive. If you’ve ever felt the weight of the unknown pressing in, you will want to read this week’s newsletter. I’m sharing the exact shifts that helped Sydney take back control, leading with clarity, calm, and authority, even when the path ahead was anything but clear. Read the full story + strategies here.


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Meet Phyllis – A former entertainment exec turned high-impact coach. Phyllis is on a mission to help trailblazing leaders in Hollywood and beyond ditch self-doubt or Imposter Syndrome, use their strengths to make the biggest impact, and to start living from their own genius. She's coached thousands of leaders and teams (from Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon MGM Studios, Google, Meta, Spotify, Atlantic Records, Paramount Global, and more) to lead with greater confidence, influence, and impact. If it boosts leadership impact and builds confident leaders, she’s on it! Read more about her here.


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Phyllis Reagin, M.A.

I'm an Executive & Leadership Coach and Imposter Syndrome expert. With my coaching expertise, graduate degrees in psychology, and experience as a former Entertainment/Media executive, I help industry leaders and creatives build confidence, influence, and make a lasting impact.

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