You're in a high-stakes meeting. A question comes your way, and panic sets in. Most people scramble to answer, rushing to prove they belong… but the leaders who truly command the room operate differently. They pause, and in that silence, the entire dynamic shifts.

This week, I'm exploring the executive pause: a powerful yet underused tool that transforms how you're perceived in meetings and how you feel about your own authority. This isn't about learning another strategy or framework; it's about mastering silence as a form of leadership presence.

Listen in today to discover why silence feels so awkward, how senior executives use pauses to signal thoughtfulness and long-term perspective, and practical techniques to implement immediately. Most importantly, you'll understand how growing your executive maturity is all about changing your delivery.

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