Speaking Up and Speaking Candidly with Tess Fyalka

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9 September 2026

2 mins to read

Tits, Wit, & Grit

Speaking Up and Speaking Candidly with Tess Fyalka

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Tess Fyalka has spent more than 25 years teaching leaders and teams the skills to communicate better, build resilience, and create healthier and more effective workplaces. She’s seen what separates leaders who thrive from those who just survive, and she’s built a coaching practice and a book around it.

In this episode, the founder of Angle Coaching gets honest about what it actually takes to step into leadership with confidence and why telling your boss what they want to hear is one of the most damaging things you can do. She also talks about walking away from a job with a good salary and benefits to start her own business, without a single client lined up yet.

In this episode:

Why women's ability to read the room is one of the most underrated leadership advantages
How becoming a parent changed the way she shows up as a leader and a human
Why saying “I don't know” are the three most powerful words a new leader has
The power in realizing you can decide how to live your life
What she means when she says women are playing small and what shifts when they stop

🔗 Connect with Tess: anglecoaching.com

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