🔥 Episode Overview

Have you ever wondered why some people command attention the moment they walk into a room while others seem to fade into the background? In this compelling episode of Give a Heck, Dwight reconnects with Jake Stahl, a communication strategist and fractional chief learning officer who has transformed his personal struggles into a powerful mission to help others own their presence and voice.

Jake’s journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention. From overcoming addiction to pioneering his STRATA communication framework, he reveals how presence, not performance, is the true key to influence. This episode is packed with actionable wisdom for anyone tired of feeling overlooked or struggling to make their voice heard.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How personal adversity can become the foundation for helping others break through invisibility

• The critical difference between making good first impressions versus terrible ones at the speed of light• Why 80% of communication is body language and how to read the signals others miss

• The power of reframes in transforming how people perceive challenges and opportunities

✨ Summary

In this inspiring episode, Dwight sits down with Jake Stahl, a communication strategist, author, and fractional chief learning officer who has turned personal adversity into a mission of transformation. Jake shares how his recovery journey led to the creation of NeuroStrategy and the STRATA method, empowering individuals to move from invisible to unforgettable.

Listeners will gain insight into the silent language of presence, the neuroscience of listening, and practical tools for reframing conversations to command respect and connection. Whether you are leading teams, building relationships, or simply wanting to show up more powerfully in your daily interactions, this episode offers strategies you can implement immediately.

This is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop fading into the background and start owning the room with confidence and clarity.

🔗 Connect with Jake Stahl

🌐 Website: Orchestraight

🎵 TikTok: @jakethemindmechanic

💼 LinkedIn: Jake Stahl

📸 Instagram: @jakethemindmechanic

🔗 Beacons: Jake the Mind Mechanic

🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck

🌐 Website: Give A Heck – Live Life On Purpose

📺 YouTube: @giveaheck

📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck

🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck

🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck

💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck

🎧 Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser