Executive presence isn’t magic, it’s energy management

It’s not about being the loudest voice—it’s about setting the emotional climate.

I recently asked a client over Zoom, “Who do you admire as a communicator?”

She paused, eyes drifting off-screen, and a wistful look crossed her face. Then she said, almost dreamily, “The CEO of our company.”

“She’s just got it, you know? She’s warm, she’s confident, but she knows how to command a room without it being overbearing. Not only that, she makes it all look easy. Effortless. I honestly don’t know how she does it.”

I think we can all relate to that feeling … when we witness a spellbinding communicator in action, it can feel as if that person has access to some kind of magic we can’t hope to possess. But amen, I say to you:

What looks like magic from the outside is usually ENERGY, managed from the inside.

That seemingly effortless presence? It starts with something invisible but powerful—managing your own emotional weather. Before you say a single word, your energy speaks volumes.

Here’s a simple 3-step tool to help you develop the kind of intentional energy that creates real presence.