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Leadership Presence Series – Post 8 of 16: Quality #4 – Balance

If I said that, “Balance is one of the seven qualities of leadership presence”, would you know what I meant? What would you assume I meant by “balance”? A balance of what? Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it?

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 7 of 16: Quality #3 – Drive To Be More, To Grow

Did you know that a constructive dissatisfaction with your personal status quo (the drive to be more, to grow) is one of the keys to genuine leadership presence? Does that seem counter-intuitive? Then I’ll explain… Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 6 of 16: Quality #2 – High Real Self-Esteem

In 21 years of coaching, I’ve not met a leader – even high-flyers – who didn’t have a self-esteem deficit. Yet authentic presence demands strong, grounded self-esteem. Here’s why. Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it? What’s so great

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 5 of 16: Quality #1 – Personal Power

Can you command your inner and outer responses to events under pressure? Or do old unhelpful habits limit your Personal Power – the first of the seven qualities of leadership presence? Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it? What’s

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 4 of 16: The Seven Qualities of Presence (An Overview)

What are the seven qualities that define leadership presence? Do you know? If, like most people you don’t, you’ll struggle to grow and express your presence. Here’s what you need to know. Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it?

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 3 of 16: Presence & Charisma

Charisma versus Presence: Is there a difference? Yes. Many confuse outer charm and appeal with true leadership presence. But the difference is huge and it matters. Here’s why. Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it? What’s so great about

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 2 of 16: The Root of Presence

What lies at the root of genuine leadership presence? It’s inner wholeness, the opposite of inner division. Let’s unpack what inner wholeness means and why it matters. Introduction If presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it? What’s so great about it? How

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Leadership Presence Series – Post 1 of 16: What Is Presence?

What sets exceptional leaders apart – people who achieve great things for those they serve ? It’s not just skills or knowhow; it’s their unique leadership presence. But what is presence exactly? Introduction If leadership presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is

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Series on Leadership Presence

Leadership presence! Of all the subjects I’ve written or taught on, one has gained more attention and reactions around the world than any other: leadership presence, sometimes called executive presence. If leadership presence is a key to leading successfully – and it is – we need to understand it. So what is it? What’s so

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James Scouller on The “STaR Coach Show” Podcast

Meg Rentschler invited me onto her STaR Coach Show and it went live on 5 February 2025. You can find a recording of our podcast interview on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Listen Notes and Boomplay. We discussed my trilogy, How To Build Winning Teams Again And Again and how it can help professional team coaches in their work with clients.

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