How do you talk about your accomplishments without feeling like you're bragging? In this episode of the Ideas Love Community Podcast, Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson sits down with organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Alison Fragale to explore the science behind confidence, influence, and authentic self-promotion. Alison shares practical strategies for building status, increasing visibility, and becoming a "likable badass," someone who is both respected and genuinely trusted. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or professional looking to make a greater impact, this conversation will help you own your value without compromising who you are.
If you've ever struggled with talking about your accomplishments or worried that promoting yourself might come across as arrogant, you're not alone.
In this episode of the Ideas Love Community Podcast, Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson welcomes organizational psychologist, UNC professor, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Alison Fragale for an inspiring conversation about confidence, influence, and why self-promotion doesn't have to feel uncomfortable.
Drawing from years of research and her bestselling book Likable Badass, Alison explains the difference between power and status, why relationships matter more than titles, and how anyone can intentionally build a reputation that opens doors.
Together, Jacquelyn and Alison discuss what it means to become visible without losing authenticity and why sharing your expertise is one of the greatest gifts you can offer others.
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In This Episode You'll Learn:
• How to promote yourself without sounding self-centered
• The difference between power and status, and why it matters
• Why confidence grows through action, not perfection
• Practical ways to increase your visibility and influence
• How generosity and relationships build lasting credibility
• Why authenticity is one of your greatest leadership strengths
• The role storytelling plays in building trust and connection
• How women can confidently advocate for themselves at work and in business
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About Alison Fragale
In each of her roles, Alison Fragale is passionate about empowering people, especially women, to get what they want, at work and in life. Alison applies her academic and corporate expertise in negotiation, power, status and influence to individuals and organizations seeking enhanced effectiveness. Her clients are high-performing organizations and industry groups that understand the importance of empowering their teams with cutting-edge, science-based strategies for success. Alison is a tenured professor of Organizational Behavior and the Mary Farley Ames Lee Fellow at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. Her academic research on negotiation, and the determinants and consequences of power, status, and hierarchy, have been published in her field’s top academic journals. She is also the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, which was published by Penguin Random House in September 2024. Prior to her academic career, Alison worked as a consultant for McKinsey and Company, Inc.
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When you learn to share your ideas, experiences, and accomplishments with authenticity, you give others the opportunity to understand the value you bring. Visibility isn't about ego, it's about making it easier for people to connect with your work and the impact you're here to create.
Whether you're building a business, leading a team, growing your speaking career, or simply learning to own your voice, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement to help you step into your influence with confidence.