You can be the most qualified woman in the room and still watch the opportunity go to someone else. On this episode of The CEO Hotline, Krystal Jugarap sits down with presence and body language coach Kate Ziuz to break down exactly why that happens, and what to do about it.

What This Episode Covers

- The real difference between confidence and self-awareness, and why most accomplished women already have the first but are missing the second

- The body language cues (posture, eye contact, pacing, gestures) that quietly signal authority or undercut it

- Why over-apologizing in meetings, on stage, and in everyday conversation is costing women their credibility

- How to walk into a networking room and actually be approachable instead of hiding behind a phone or a purse

- What to do when the tech fails, the mic cuts out, or nothing goes as planned on stage

The Golden Takeaway

Being chosen for the room and being truly seen in it are two different things, and the gap between them is closed with specific, learnable physical skills, not personality changes.

In-Episode Links

🎤 Kate Ziuz's website: masteryourpresence.com

📸 Kate on Instagram: instagram.com/@kate.ziuz

💼 Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ziuz/

🎟️ A Woman's World Summit (Kate is speaking): herrolo.com/2026-summit

This episode is brought to you by Herrolo. If this conversation reminded you how much your presence, your visibility, and your circle shape what's possible for your business, Herrolo is where women like you go to build all three together. Apply at herrolo.com/apply.