When you think about executive presence, do you picture someone filling the room with a booming voice, endless words, and commanding energy? Many assume that credibility comes from saying more but in reality, the opposite can have far greater impact. Executive presence isn’t about being bigger, louder, or longer. It’s about being clear, composed, and intentional.
In this episode, you’ll learn why constraint is one of the most powerful tools you can use to build trust, signal confidence, and strengthen your influence. Discover how fewer words, thoughtful pauses, and clear structure can make your communication sharper, more effective, and more credible, whether you’re leading a meeting, presenting, or even writing an email.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- How constraint signals confidence.
- The role of pauses in executive presence.
- How over-explaining erodes trust.
- Clear structure vs. noisy communication.
- How to avoid “convincing energy.”
- Why silence can strengthen your message.
- How fewer words create a stronger signal.
- The link between self-control and confidence.
- Why more words don’t equal more credibility.
- How to write concise, impactful emails.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Executive presence is not about being bigger all the time. Executive presence is about being clear.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Fewer words lead to a stronger signal, and a clear structure can lead to less noise and more impact.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Don’t let volume be a crutch. More information does not mean a better presentation.” – Elisia Keown Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
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