This presentation will examine the essential elements of effective leadership in competitive professional environments, with a focus on building influence amid complex power dynamics. She will share strategies for establishing credibility beyond formal titles, particularly when serving as a minority voice in decision-making spaces. Fritz will demonstrate how visibility, trust, and value delivery combine to amplify professional impact in consulting, exploring trust as a strategic career accelerator—actively engineered through deliberate consistency, clear communication, and emotional intelligence. She will also address leading authentically while navigating gendered expectations, offering insights on leveraging diverse leadership styles without succumbing to tokenism.