Carlii Lyon — Courage to Be Seen

She made other people famous. For more than 15 years, Carlii Lyon was the quiet force behind global names like Miranda Kerr and bestselling authors — building influence, shaping reputations, and keeping herself invisible in the process.

Then came the pause. Time away to raise her two sons brought with it a brutal truth: the phone stopped ringing, the invitations disappeared, and people she thought were friends went silent. What felt like rejection turned into revelation. Many of those connections weren’t real — they were tied to her role, not to her. That silence became her cosmic filter — painful, yes, but also the start of her reinvention.

In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, Carlii reveals: ~ Why waiting until you “feel ready” will keep you small — and how courage is the real catalyst for confidence. ~ The 5 P’s of personal branding every leader needs to understand. ~ How introverts can build authentic influence without pretending to be extroverts. ~ Why writing her debut book Courage to Be became her boldest act of visibility yet.

This isn’t just about personal branding. It’s about losing an identity, reclaiming your voice, and daring to be seen when it would be easier to hide. Carlii’s story isn’t only her own — it’s a call to stop waiting for permission, and start choosing courage in your own life.

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