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“Confidence is contagious. Once you start believing in yourself, everyone else will too.”
IIn this episode of The Business Book Club, we explore The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You by Lydia Fenet — an empowering and practical guide to owning your confidence, mastering influence, and leading with authenticity. Drawing on her 20-year career as one of the world’s top auctioneers at Christie’s, Fenet shares how she built authority, presence, and success in a high-stakes, male-dominated industry.
The book blends real-world experience with actionable advice on communication, resilience, and self-belief. Fenet introduces her signature concept — the Strike Method — a three-step approach to commanding attention, projecting confidence, and connecting with any audience. Through relatable stories and powerful lessons, she shows that influence isn’t about hierarchy or title; it’s about being unapologetically yourself.
In this episode, we discuss how Fenet’s insights apply to leadership, public speaking, and personal branding — helping listeners embrace confidence as a skill, not a trait. It’s an inspiring reminder that power isn’t given; it’s claimed through authenticity, courage, and conviction.
Episode 53 - The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You
By Lydia Fenet
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About the Author
Lydia Fenet is a globally recognised auctioneer, author, and speaker who spent over two decades at Christie’s Auction House, where she rose to become the company’s Global Managing Director and Lead Benefit Auctioneer. She has raised more than half a billion dollars for nonprofits around the world, commanding stages from New York to Hong Kong.
As the founder and CEO of The Lydia Fenet Agency, she now trains professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs in the art of persuasion, storytelling, and presence. Fenet is also the author of Claim Your Confidence and a sought-after keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harper’s Bazaar, where she is celebrated for redefining modern leadership with charisma and authenticity.
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“A captivating, no-nonsense guide to owning your worth and using your voice — Lydia Fenet shows what true confidence looks like in action.”
— Forbes
