Joan of Arc believed she received visions from saints telling her to help France defeat the English. At age 12, she began having visions and voices that told her to save her country. She gained an audience with King Charles VII and convinced him to let her lead the army. Through her faith and courage, she inspired confidence in the troops. Joan of Arc proved doubters wrong by leading the army to victory without violence. Her persistence and belief in her visions made her an effective leader.