What if executive presence isn’t about how you look or speak but about how you feel? In this episode, we explore why emotional regulation is the foundation of true leadership presence. You’ll learn how your internal state affects every room you walk into and why no amount of polish or posture can override the energy you bring.
We also uncover why high-performing leaders invest in coaching and how emotional maturity plays a vital role in sustainable influence. You’ll gain practical tools for noticing and naming emotions, signs you’re slipping into emotional childhood, and how to shift into emotional adulthood before high-stakes conversations.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- Why emotional regulation is central to leadership.
- How energy, not appearance, creates presence.
- The problem with faking executive presence.
- How burnout stems from emotional disconnection.
- Practical tips for naming your emotions.
- What emotional childhood looks like in leadership.
- How presence impacts others even without words.
- Why top leaders have coaches.
- Tools to regulate before key meetings.
- The connection between emotional maturity and sustainability.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The emotional regulation piece is really a non-negotiable for bringing executive presence to the table.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “You’re responsible for how you’re feeling all of the time.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “You can fake it until you make it for a short time but it is not sustainable. That’s how you end up with burnout.” – Elisia Keown Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
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