Executive presence isn’t about your height or handshake.

And it’s definitely not about your suit.

You’ve been measuring yourself against a mirage:
– The loudest voice wins.
– The polished speaker holds all the cards.
– The charismatic leader gets promoted.

You wonder if you need to become someone else just to be seen.
Meanwhile, you’re exhausted from the performance.

What if executive presence was never about the show?

We’ve been sold this version:
– The perfect outfit
– The magnetic charm
– The alpha energy
– The bulletproof confidence
– The corner office as a trophy

Now, here’s what actually creates presence:
🔸 Grounded credibility → You know your stuff.
🔸 Clear intent → Every interaction has purpose.
🔸 Brevity with backbone → You say more with less.
🔸 Structured thinking → You bring order to chaos.
🔸 Composure under stress → You’re the calm in the storm.
🔸 Sound judgment → People trust your calls.
🔸 Ownership → You lead outcomes, not just tasks.

You already have strengths on this list.

Maybe you’re the calm when everything’s on fire.
Or the one who runs the tightest meetings.

Maybe your superpower is simplifying complex strategies.
Or making people feel heard, really heard.

Executive presence isn’t about fitting a mold.

It’s about amplifying what’s already true and filling the few gaps that matter.

The introvert with a plan can lead as powerfully as the extrovert who works the room.

The analytical mind who builds a case can earn trust like the natural storyteller.

The quiet leader who builds safety can have just as much presence as the visionary with a mic.

Because real presence lives in how you make decisions, stay composed, and create clarity.

Not in how well you play a part.

Tomorrow: Pick one strength from that list. Dial it up.
Then watch how the room responds to the real you.