Executive presence isn’t about faking confidence; it’s about sending the right signals.

And no, that doesn’t mean standing like a superhero before your big meeting. 

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Scott Hutcheson about how biology, not bravado, drives leadership impact. His argument? Leadership isn’t about personality or charisma. It’s about biology. And the good news is, biology can be influenced.

We’re talking:

- Small behavioral tweaks that signal warmth, competence, and gravitas

- What actually builds trust and credibility on Zoom 

- How to be deliberate with your behavior without being robotic

If you’ve ever wondered why some people just own the room (even the virtual ones), this episode breaks down the signals they’re sending and how you can do it too, without pretending to be someone you’re not.

Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts​ ​and YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Dr. Scott Hutcheson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthutcheson/

- Dr. Scott Hutcheson Website: https://scotthutcheson.com/

- Dr. Scott Hutcheson Book: Biohacking Leadership: Leveraging the Biology of Behavior to Maximize Your Impact 

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program 

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 252 - Understanding Different Communication Styles

- Episode 198- Executive Communication

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

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