Elisia Keown

Ep 75: How to Command Respect Without Waiting for Permission

What does it really mean to have executive presence and why should you stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to own it? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of executive presence and explore how you can start commanding respect and authority from within, rather than relying on external validation. You’ll […]

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Ep 74: Executive Presence and the Upper Limit Problem

What if your biggest barrier to success isn’t external but internal? In this episode, we explore the themes from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and how the concept of the upper limit problem shows up in executive leadership. You’ll learn how leaders can unknowingly self-sabotage when things start to feel “too good,” holding themselves back from

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Ep 73: Constraint as an Executive Presence Power Move

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.

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Ep 72: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Buffering in Leadership

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your leadership by staying too busy? Senior executives often fall into the trap of emotional buffering, keeping themselves occupied with tasks and meetings to avoid discomfort, tough conversations, or strategic thinking. While it feels productive in the moment, this sneaky habit can erode influence, limit results, and quietly weaken leadership presence.

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Ep 71: How Emotional Regulation Creates Real Executive Presence

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.

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Ep 67: The Summer Reset: Tuning Into What You Really Need This Season

Feeling like something needs to shift, but not sure what? This episode is your invitation to hit pause and consider a summer reset. Whether you’re feeling overextended or uninspired, we explore how this season can help you reflect and realign with what matters most. You’ll learn about the two reset pathways leaders are leaning into

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