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Affective Presence: How to Influence the Mood and Improve Your Impact
Ever wonder why some people can walk into a meeting and change the energy in the room? In this episode, Cara and Lauren break down effective presence: the invisible skill that makes you more influential, persuasive, and memorable at work.
Learn how to:
Read the room and respond to moods before they derail your team
Use your energy intentionally — without faking it — to guide outcomes
Balance leadership presence with personal boundaries, even in hybrid or remote work
Turn natural tendencies into strengths, and spot where they might backfire
Whether you’re leading a team, presenting on Zoom, or…
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