Gain Presence and Become a Leader in Your Own Life (feat. Steven Kuhn)
Presence is known as many things: owning the room, commanding attention, gravitas - basically, when you speak, people pay attention to you and listen.
This quality can give you a distinct advantage and determine your success in work and life. Fortunately, the “it” factor is not elusive and can be learned.
If your goal is to develop a presence that inspires others, you’ll love what my guest, Steven Kuhn, will share with us in this episode.
Steven is a decorated United States Army combat veteran, Bronze Star Medal recipient, speaker, author, consultant, and owner of QOL Enterprises, where he helps leaders improve their lives and business. He’s trained, coached and participated in leadership roles in nearly every capacity and transformed the lives of hundreds of people around the world from different walks of life, all synthesized into what he calls Humble Alpha Leadership.
In this interview, Steven clarifies what it means to have presence and how to embody it. He also talks about how we can develop an identity, purpose, and image that’s authentic and true to our values.
Interview time stamps:
06:30 ︳Steven shares details about his personal journey, including his experience in the U.S. military; and how it made him more confident and self-aware
15:58 ︳How Steven dealt with PTSD and emotional trauma after being in the army and what he's doing to raise awareness about these issues
21:30 ︳What does it mean to have presence, and how it impacts how others perceive us
24:14 ︳What is the difference between presence, charisma and the “it” factor
26:30 ︳Why self-consciousness gets in the way of presence and how to manage it
32:45 ︳Steven explains why it’s important to focus on our intention and not the outcome when pursuing our goals
35:13 ︳Micro and macro purposes and why we need them
41:12 ︳Developing a heart-centered approach in life
Learn more about Steven Kuhn and his book, “Unleash Your Humble Alpha” at his website.