Increasing Your Executive Presence in Meetings

Do Something Different: A Leadership Podcast

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Meetings with senior leaders are a prime opportunity to demonstrate executive presence. But they make many leaders anxious. In this episode, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about why capable professionals often stay silent in high-stakes conversations. From claiming introversion to avoiding vulnerability, discover the five hidden barriers that may be limiting your impact and visibility when it matters most.

Through concrete examples and real client experiences, we explore why "supporting the team" or "having nothing to add" might actually be self-sabotaging behaviors. Learn why your discomfort in these situations could be rooted in deeper psychological factors - and how shifting your mindset about meetings could transform your leadership presence.

Perfect for:

• Rising leaders who want more executive visibility
• Professionals who feel hesitant to speak up
• Team leaders balancing personal visibility with team empowerment
• Anyone looking to increase their impact in meetings

Key themes:

• The true cost of staying silent in important meetings
• How "supporting others" can become career-limiting
• The psychology behind meeting participation
• Why preparation alone isn't enough

Listen to discover how your next executive meeting could become a pivotal moment in your leadership journey.

Duration: 15 minutes

Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.
Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.

Chapters

1. Increasing Your Executive Presence in Meetings (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Executive Meetings (00:00:22)

3. Why People Don't Speak Up (00:05:43)

4. Mindset Changes for Participation (00:07:29)

5. Shifting Focus to Business Outcomes (00:13:02)

6. Conclusion and Call to Action (00:14:09)