The signaling of competence and calm. Learn the non-verbal and verbal cues that project leadership, command respect, and influence outcomes.
Executive presence is often described as an “it factor,” but it is actually a specific set of non-verbal signals that communicate safety and status to the primate brain. It is the ability to project calm and command in high-pressure environments.
Humans are social animals wired to look for leaders who can regulate the tribe’s anxiety.
Low Reactivity: A leader who panics (high amygdala) spreads panic. A leader who stays calm (high cortical control) acts as a “neural thermostat” for the room, lowering everyone else’s cortisol.
Voice & Posture: Testosterone and serotonin levels influence vocal depth and open body language. High-status signals include taking up space and speaking with a downward inflection (statement) rather than an upward inflection (question).
You can hack the feedback loop between body and brain.
The 4-7-8 Breath: Before a high-stakes meeting, regulate your autonomic nervous system. A calm body signals a confident brain.
Stillness: Fidgeting signals “leakage” of nervous energy. Absolute stillness signals that you are comfortable with the pressure.
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