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 teamUse your energy intentionally — without faking it — to guide outcomesBalance leadership presence with personal boundaries, even in hybrid or remote workTurn natural tendencies into strengths, and spot where they might backfireWhether you’re leading a team, presenting on Zoom, or navigating office dynamics, this episode gives you actionable strategies to influence, inspire, and show up with impact every single day. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ted.com/speakers/camille_brown