EP11: When a Dinosaur Takes You Down: Handling Unexpected Disruptions with Grace
Command Your Presence
What do you do when life throws you a curveball you never saw coming? Welcome to Command Your Presence Podcast Episode 11! In this solo episode, I share one of the most unexpectedâand hilariousâmoments of my career: getting literally knocked over by a dinosaur (yes, you read that right) during a live kidsâ show. But this isnât just a funny backstage story. Itâs a powerful metaphor for how to handle those âdinosaur momentsâ in real lifeâthe times when youâre blindsided in a meeting, hit with unexpected criticism, or forced to adapt on the spot. Youâll learn three simple yet...
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EP10: Simple Body Language Hacks for Authority
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đ§ Have you ever walked into a room and felt invisibleâlike no one took you seriously, no matter what you said? What if the secret wasnât what you said... but how you held yourself? In this episode, we dive into simple yet powerful body language hacks that help you project authority, confidence, and credibilityâwithout saying a word. Whether you're leading a team, presenting on Zoom, or walking into a client meeting, your nonverbal cues do the heavy lifting. đď¸ You'll learn: Why over 50% of communication is nonverbal The secret behind power poses and how to use them to your...
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EP9: Lens, light, and life: Roryâs journey behind the camera
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You know youâre a creative when dinner turns into a lighting study, and a casual walk becomes a mental photo shoot. In this episode of Command Your Presence, Roryâa photographer who literally couldnât turn off his creative brain even while landscaping for five yearsâjoins us for a conversation about owning your presence, chasing your passion, and learning how to start before you're ready (even if you're holding 1,000+ potential gallery images hostage in your hard drive). We dive into: Why silence is awkward for some... and full of whistling for others How creativity refuses to...
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EP8: From Stage Panic to Power: How Breathwork Saved My Big Performance
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Have you ever been one breath away from falling apart? At 19, I was about to perform in the most important show of my lifeâagents in the crowd, lights blazing, adrenaline pumping. Everything we had trained for came down to this final night. But just before the curtain call, something unexpected hit me: I couldn't breathe. Not metaphoricallyâliterally. In this raw and personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of a high-pressure, one-night-only performance, where exhaustion nearly knocked me out of the spotlight. You'll hear the moment I almost collapsed, how a friend's quiet support...
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EP7: How to Sound Confident When You Speak
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đ§ Did you know? According to a study by UCLA, only 7% of communication is based on the actual words we say. 38% is vocal tone, and the remaining 55% is body language. That means your voice alone carries over five times more weight than your words when it comes to how you're perceived. Let that sink in. If youâve ever shared an idea in a meeting, on stage, or even in a casual conversationâonly to feel unheard or brushed asideâthis episode is for you. The way your voice sounds has the power to shift how seriously people take you. In this episode, weâll break down: The 3...
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EP6: Paris on commanding presence in the Middle East, fearless leadership and breaking barriers
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âYou donât go to Afghanistan for a vacation selfie.â Thatâs the bold energy Paris brings as a tour guide leading groups through some of the worldâs most high-risk destinations â think Syria, Iraq, Madagascar, and beyond. As our second ever guest on the show, Paris shares what it really takes to guide people through intense, unpredictable, and often misunderstood regions. From managing grown adultsâ expectations (and bowel emergencies ), to standing her ground in a male-dominated space, Paris gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a job that demands presence,...
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EP5: Vomit, fear and the show must go on: Performing under extreme pressure
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Picture this: itâs five minutes before curtain at a major international festival. Youâre the only person on stage for a 40-minute solo show. And youâre on the bathroom floor, projectile vomiting. In this raw and unforgettable episode, I share the true story of performing my one-woman show Safety Banana under extreme physical stress and what it taught me about presence, preparation, and pushing through fear. From a broken tap shoe to blood dripping down my arm, this wasnât just about "the show must go on." It was about being so prepared that your body can take over when your mind wants...
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EP4: What Does It Mean to Command Presence?
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Have you ever walked into a room and felt invisible? Or maybe you've seen someone instantly command attention and thought, âHow do they do that?â Hereâs the truth: commanding presence isnât something youâre just born with. Itâs something you can learn, refine, and show up withâevery single day. In this episode, weâre breaking down what it really means to command presence and why itâs about so much more than being the loudest person in the room. Whether you're speaking on stage, leading a Zoom call, or just trying to feel seen in your everyday life, these tools will help you...
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EP3: How Emily built a 10,000-strong community (and found her voice along the way)
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Emily is one of those people who leads quietly but powerfully. She doesnât need the spotlight, but when she speaks, people listen. Over the last eight years, sheâs gone from working in financial planning to becoming the heart of a 10,000-strong community of advisors. In this episode, she shares how she found her voice, not by becoming an expert, but by learning how to connect, listen, and truly see people. In this episode, we cover: đĽ How Emily went from outsider to trusted voice in a tight-knit industry đą Why you donât need to be the smartest in the room to be valuable đ What...
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EP2: Who am I?
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đď¸ Studies show that 77% of people experience anxiety about public speaking. For many professionals, that fear doesnât just show up on stage, but in meetings, interviews, and everyday conversations. Welcome back to Command Your Presence! In this powerful solo episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on my personal journey from dancer to solo performer to confidence coach and sharing the real, raw moments that shaped how I show up today. You'll hear what it felt like to stand in the spotlight of my first solo show, why commanding presence has nothing to do with being perfect, and the role...
info_outlineđ§ Did you know? According to a study by UCLA, only 7% of communication is based on the actual words we say. 38% is vocal tone, and the remaining 55% is body language. That means your voice alone carries over five times more weight than your words when it comes to how you're perceived.
Let that sink in.
If youâve ever shared an idea in a meeting, on stage, or even in a casual conversationâonly to feel unheard or brushed asideâthis episode is for you. The way your voice sounds has the power to shift how seriously people take you.
In this episode, weâll break down:
- The 3 qualities of a confident voice: clarity, steadiness, and resonance
- Vocal habits that undermine your authority (hello, vocal fry and rising intonation)
- Key techniques to strengthen your voice: from pacing and tone to breath control and volume
- Why true vocal confidence starts withinâand how health, mindset, and preparation all play a role
- A behind-the-scenes look at how I overcame shaky voice moments and the truth about preparation (spoiler: a one-hour keynote = 600 hours of practice!)
đ§ Whether you're prepping for a big presentation, leading a team meeting, or just want to sound more self-assured in everyday conversations, this episode is packed with practical tips and real talk to help you sound (and feel) like the most powerful version of yourself.
⨠Try this today: Pick a short paragraph and record yourself reading it with clarity, steady pacing, and tonal variety. Then listen back. You might be surprised by how much youâre capable of.
đ˛ Letâs take this further
Share your practice or reflections with me on Instagram @commandyourpresence and tag meâIâd love to hear how you're showing up with more confidence this week.
đ Donât forget to subscribe and leave a review if youâre enjoying these episodes. And next week, weâre diving into body languageâyes, even if you're 5'1" like me. đ Stay tuned!