In this episode, I’m breaking down executive presence—what it is, why it matters, and how to build it.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked or struggled to command respect, this episode is for you. I’ll tackle common myths, real-world examples, and simple strategies to help you develop a strong executive presence.

Timestamps
01:00 - Austin Update

01:47 - What Is Executive Presence: Defining what having executive presence means.

02:39 - Why You Should Care About Your Executive Presence: How executive presence influences your career growth, leadership, and how others perceive you.

04:12 - Benefits of Executive Presence: The key advantages of developing executive presence and how it can accelerate your success.

6:40 - Common Myths: Debunking the biggest misconceptions about executive presence.

9:43 - Common Challenges: Why executive presence can be difficult to develop and what prevents people from mastering it.

15:04 - Examples of Executive Presence/Real World Scenarios: Real-world examples of executive presence in action.

19:12 - How To Start Getting Better at Executive Presence: Actionable steps you can take today to develop a stronger executive presence.

26:00 - Story Time: A story about a time I had to act with executive presence.

29:49 - Challenge For Listeners: Take the 6-Question Executive Presence Audit to assess where you stand and what to improve.

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