Presence *OSI*: Know Yourself. Claim Your Power. Take Up Space

by Lisa Lister

In Presence , bestselling author Lisa Lister teaches you how to express yourself, claim yourself back and dare to take up space in the world.

Your presence is your power. It doesn't mean learning about body language, posture or how to wear red lipstick. It's about learning to like yourself, connecting with your body, trusting your gut, being strong, and self-caring.

In this guide, the author shares her own journey alongside practical tools that will help you live life on YOUR own terms – not dictated by social media or labels imposed by somebody else.

Genres: Personal Development, Nonfiction, Spirituality

176 pages, Hardcover

Published November 9, 2021

About the author

Crowned ‘the defender of female awesomeness’ by Cooler magazine, Lisa Lister – writer, plus-size yoga teacher, feminista + menstrual maven – is dedicated to helping women to crack their lady code – an ancient code connected directly to mumma nature, the moon and your menstrual cycle – that once cracked, gives you insta-access to monthly super powers that can be used to create a business and life you love.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Habe nicht sonderlich viele neue Informationen erfahren. Dennoch ist es hilfteich, bekanntes Wissen zu lesen und Bestätigung zu erhalten. Es sind einige tolle Übungen sowie eine kurze Erklärung zum weiblichen Zyklus enthalten. :)

[Leonie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars cause I am not sure it taught me lots of new things..

However, the book did come with some very interesting exercises to get more mindfull and more "in tune" with yourself.
That's how I like to remember this book, as more of a "guide" for inner strength and finding your own voice (instead of believing you need to act or "be" a certain way)...

The writers way of expressing herself leads me to believe she truly has been "there" and knows what certain struggles we all can walk into...

I will keep this book as a "friend" that can remind me to be "me" whenever I feel like I am losing it a bit and need a soft hand to guide me back...

(End of the quotation marks parade)

[Alanna-Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE Lisa’s work and have read all of her books. She is accessible, inclusive, sassy, real and everything you could ever want in a best girlfriend or mentor. If you haven’t read any of her work, I highly recommend this little charmer of a book to get you started. It’s quick, fun, funny and contains the absolute best wisdom to help you figure out how to best show ip as yourself. Mini workshop questions snd activity prompts included.

Oh - and the audiobook read by the author herself - absolutely brilliant.

[Cody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big heart.. fierce boundaries. Ooomph Such an embodied statement full of power.
I saw this book whilst holidaying in Hawaii last year and it kept popping up on my radar which I figured was a sign for me to lean in and listen. So I purchased on audio and here we are.
Lisa has a way of reading to you that feels natural. Calming yet inspiring. Her accent and matter of fact figures of speech instantly put me at ease and made me smile. It was uplifting reassuring pep talks from start to finish. There were some really good takeaways.. some are new to me.. some were reminders.. but overall it’s hugely confidence boosting pearls of wisdom being thrown your way with a nod toward being present and staying in your own lane, and how being 100% your authentic self is in fact your biggest asset.
Some of my favourite one liner mantras and titbits of advice were:
-my presence is powerful. I’m seen and I shine bright. Really bloody bright.
-I make mistakes- of course! I’m human. I acknowledge them, learn from them, and grow.
-I won’t accept labels. Be you, no need to flick on a switch or wear a mask.
-show up for yourself first and foremost, then show up for others, as you.
-know what you need/want and go for it. Than make sure those self love needs are met.
-shitty things happen to our body when we are in survival mode.. so don’t make it an extreme sport.
-state of mind and overwhelm are often caused by nil presence. Overthinking until exhaustion by pretending your ok with your ‘I’ve got this’ mask attitude doesn’t serve you. Slow down. Resting is an act of boldness. It allows you to feel.
-we are conditioned to hide our feelings. Cover them by shame. Stop. Listen to your body.. she knows. Feel the feels. Dare to be present. Dancing and moving your body is medicine. Make a playlist- press play!
-connect to your menstrual cycle. Each day you show up to life differently. Embrace your feminism and spirituality.
-get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Be present with the current. Feelings get bigger when you deny and/or resist them.
-drop the shoulds. They show up when you doubt yourself.. bloody sneaky!
-there is never one version of who we are. We are multi layered, beautiful, messy and complex - ever evolving.
-play the heroine, passionately in the knowledge that trying and failing need not = defeat.
-live by your own set of rules. Be this AND that if you so choose. Your presence is told in the story you choose to tell. Your way, on your terms. Make it juicy and nourishing.
-the beat of your heart and the truth in your belly = your frequency.
-when you are centred, there is no resistance and your not distracted by the outside noise.
-what people think of you is not your problem or your responsibility. Haters will always hate because your highlighting what they are not or what they are not willing to do - especially if your frequency is different.
-light attracts like.. be a beacon of mother loving light. Your presence will be magnetic.
-tune in to your senses, the smell, touch and feels. Be open to receive. It’s not always about the doing or the being or the giving.. it’s about being present.
-be your own priority and authority. You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with - make sure they are the good ones. Love them up hard!
-you absolutely cannot and will not please everyone all of the time, it’s inevitable. Even if you cannot change or control a situation, you can choose how you see it and how you respond.
-if you give everything to everyone and are a chronic people pleaser, you need to start a new ritual to set one non negotiable act to do everyday - for you. Never be too busy for yourself.
-know your worth. Make sure when you’re saying yes to others, you’re not saying no to yourself.
-people will treat you exactly how you teach them to. Don’t tolerate or endure. Don’t put up with things your not happy about. Create strong and supportive boundaries to feel good and be in alignment with you.
-other peoples expectations are theirs, we do not need to live up to them.
-your boundaries don’t need to be an unapproachable electric fence that shocks.. they can be a bright light that announces to be treated sacredly.
-live your life boldly on your terms - hell yes / fuck no!
-spoiler alert.. you do know what you want. Be a priority in your own life, become your number one. This is your responsibility.
-let your own frequency and inner wisdom be the basis on how you spend your time and energy, not the validation or approval of others.
-the more you prioritise yourself and meet your own needs, the more magnetic and compelling you are.
-know what you want and how to get it, don’t shrink and don’t play small
-don’t measure your progress by someone’s else’s ruler. Self responsibility = self power.
-be a radiant beacon of love, power and responsibility. You’re a lit torch- shine bright!
-you don’t need permission to be you. Your presence is your power.
Grab a coffee or a wine and press play. Let all the vibes soak in and raise you up!

[Salomée Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

What. A. Fucking. Powerful. Book.
I read it at such a perfect time when I really really needed it and I am so blessed. A book to keep and re-read and give to women around you. Plus, Lisa Lister is so fucking witty.
Also, I just created a playlist to start dancing every morning 💃🏼
Thank you for showing me the path back to myself 🙏🏻💜✨

[Octavia Dulenty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Amazing!

This book has been calling me to read it for quite some time, and I am grateful I listened to my internal prompt, because Lisa's work spoke loud and clear to me on how to show up for myself more and love myself. Her writing was so a joy to read, it felt like connecting with someone who speaks my language. She makes it fun, and playful and she has so much wisdom to share. I love how real, raw ans authentic Lisa is in her writing and have since added all.of her other books to my cart. I don't often find authors I connect so well with, but Lisa really helped me out of some dark places with her magic within her words. Thank you Lisa for such a beautiful book on Presence and how to ground deeply in the body and just Be.

[L.C. Wolff · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far one of the most beautiful editions I have seen in the realm of self-help books and magic creations. This book came to me right in time (as it always does eh?) full of - get down and dirty with yourself-knowing yourself wisdom and power it is a book that encourages you to be bold out and about but in YOUR WAY. A perfect combination of practices, rituals and the love and badass reminder we all need to be ourselves in a social media driven world of comparisson.

[Caron Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this! It is on the audible app as part of the subscription.
This is firmly a book I will be adding to my revisit list. Full of wonderful advice such as take up space, stand in your power and don’t be a dick!

[Sara Bauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautifully inspiring. I am ready to claim my power and my rightful place as a spirited, confident woman! Highly recommended.

[Sinead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet.
I listened on Audible and enjoyed it but the exercises went by too fast! Might have to get the physical book.

[Ellie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would give it a 2.5. It was ok

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

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