In this episode, I’m breaking down executive presence—what it is, why it matters, and how to build it.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked or struggled to command respect, this episode is for you. I’ll tackle common myths, real-world examples, and simple strategies to help you develop a strong executive presence.

Timestamps
01:00 - Austin Update

01:47 - What Is Executive Presence: Defining what having executive presence means.

02:39 - Why You Should Care About Your Executive Presence: How executive presence influences your career growth, leadership, and how others perceive you.

04:12 - Benefits of Executive Presence: The key advantages of developing executive presence and how it can accelerate your success.

6:40 - Common Myths: Debunking the biggest misconceptions about executive presence.

9:43 - Common Challenges: Why executive presence can be difficult to develop and what prevents people from mastering it.

15:04 - Examples of Executive Presence/Real World Scenarios: Real-world examples of executive presence in action.

19:12 - How To Start Getting Better at Executive Presence: Actionable steps you can take today to develop a stronger executive presence.

26:00 - Story Time: A story about a time I had to act with executive presence.

29:49 - Challenge For Listeners: Take the 6-Question Executive Presence Audit to assess where you stand and what to improve.

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In this episode, I'm discussing people-pleasing—something I've struggled with since I was a kid. I'll explain why we people-please, how it holds us back, and how it can damage our relationships. Stay tuned for actionable strategies to overcome it.

Even if you don't struggle with people pleasing yourself, you'll learn how to help the people pleaser in your life.

Timestamps
1:07 - Austin Update

3:46 - Why Discuss People Pleasing: Why this topic matters and how it impacts your career and relationships.

4:24 - What Is People Pleasing: A breakdown of what people pleasing is and why so many struggle with it.

4:50 - What Does People Pleasing Look Like: Common examples of people pleasing in work and personal life.

7:44 - Why I People Please: A personal look at my own struggles with people pleasing and where it comes from.

9:56 - Negatives of People Pleasing: How people pleasing can hold you back, damage relationships, and create stress.

14:40 - Overcoming People Pleasing: Actionable strategies to stop people pleasing and start setting boundaries.

18:30 - Story Time: A story about the Superbowl a few weeks back.

20:40 - Challenge For Listeners: A practical challenge to help you recognize and reduce people pleasing this week.

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Struggling with bullies at work? In this episode, I'm sharing how to deal with bullies at work. I'm covering the most common types of bullying, how to spot a bully, and what to do about it. If you've ever worked with a bully, I'm confident you'll find value in this discussion.

Timestamps
1:16 - Austin Update

3:11 - Why Discuss How To Deal With Bullies: Bullying sucks and it happens more than you think. I explain why it's important to address this issue head-on.

3:51 - What It Feels Like to Get Bullied: An honest look at the emotional and professional toll that bullying takes on you.

5:40 - Why Do People Bully: A look at the motivations behind bullying. Understanding this can be the first step toward addressing it.

7:33 - Examples of Bullying/How To Spot One: Real-world examples of bullying in the workplace and practical tips on identifying the red flags before things escalate.

11:23 - 4 Strategies To Deal With Bullies: Four actionable strategies that you can use to address and neutralize bullies.

19:06 - Story Time: A time I dealt with a bully at work.

23:18 - Challenge For Listeners: If you are getting bullied, try one of the four strategies; if you know someone else who is being bullied, speak up.

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