Confidence, Coaching, and Champagne Moments with Neen James: How to Show Up Like You Belong

December 15, 2025

Lorie Jones

In this empowering episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes the magnetic Neen James, a celebrated client experience expert and author with an unbreakable spirit. You will be captivated as Neen recounts her remarkable leap from the boardrooms of Australia’s toughest industries to building her own thriving business.

Neen reveals the strategic mindset that propelled her rapid career growth and shares why being your own publicist is a must for women determined to make their mark. She challenges the traditional wisdom on whose advice to value and highlights the power of both authenticity and preparation in male-dominated spaces. Her stories of embracing resilience, seeking out stellar mentors, and turning challenges into assets offer the inspiration every ambitious woman craves.

Thoughtful, actionable, and packed with energy, this episode is a must-listen if you're ready to shape your destiny with confidence and clarity.

Show Highlights:

Author Neen James recommends having “brain crushes” on. [04:29]
Learn a pro tip for career evolution in 90-day cycles. [05:55]
The power of confidence, communication, and competence. [09:51]
Why women should become their own publicists. [13:10]
Is investing in coaching a nonnegotiable for growth? [16:28]
How to select which advice to take with self-awareness. [18:06]
The role of self-assurance and equality in fearlessness. [31:02]
Lessons on bending stereotypes with grace and expertise. [34:04]
Capturing recognition beyond credentials and trophies. [37:38]
Encouragement and advice for early-career women. [43:03]

To connect with Neen James, go to her website https://neenjames.com/, or find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenjames/.

To get Exceptional Experiences by Neen James on Amazon, go to https://www.amazon.com/Exceptional-Experiences-Luxury-Elevate-Business/dp/1774586258/ref=sr_1_1.

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