Being an empathetic leader can make it hard to be present.
It can often mean we defer our expertise, fall into perfectionism, overwork to prove ourselves, or ask for permission.
Other times it means we try so hard to project “Executive Presence” that we lose our natural ability to be present and confident.
So, how can we be seen and recognized as the leader we know ourselves to be?
Through
Empathetic Presence
The world doesn’t need more Executive Presence, or dominant “leaders” who struggle with connection and empathy at work.
The world doesn’t need you to pretend you’re someone you’re not (and it doesn’t work anyway).
Harness your greatest strength—your empathy—to lead with inclusion and influence in every room you enter.
Embody your confidence
Get out of your head and into the present moment by focusing on presence, not perfection.
leverage your Empathy
Use empathy as a strength to influence in an impactful and authentic way.
own your expertise
Identify your zone of expertise so you can articulate your unique perspective.
I’m Lee. I never saw myself as an expert.
I was confident doing the work itself, but the moment I had to talk about the work (or myself) I’d get shy and my mind would go blank.
I thought I had nothing interesting to say.
But then I realized that perfectionism was making it impossible for me to be present. The moment I stopped trying to “fix” my voice, I could articulate myself fully and freely.
I’ve spent the past 10+ years helping thousands of empathetic leaders with clients reporting 94.3% improved confidence and 92.5% increased meeting participation.
It’s been an honor and a joy to witness so many brilliant, empathetic leaders expand their authority and impact by speaking it into existence through presence.
Why Empathetic Presence?
I know empathy can be tricky if you’re focusing too much on how you’re perceived.
But empathy is your strength (even if you’ve been made to believe it’s a liability). It’s how we connect deeply and influence with intention.
Empathetic leaders know that their strength is at the intersection of their presence and expertise.
And empathy is the missing link to embody true confidence and leadership presence.
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