Episode 23 - Command The Room: Charge Your Joy, Lead With Confidence
Summary:
In this empowering and insight-filled solo episode, Lori Pine—executive coach, speaker, and former corporate VP—reveals what it truly means to command the room without losing your calm or authenticity.
Through personal stories and actionable tools, Lori shares how leaders can cultivate confidence from the inside out—by fueling their energy, focusing their minds, and grounding in joy.
You’ll learn her go-to “charge routine” for walking into any high-stakes meeting with clarity and poise, how to keep your presence strong when things go sideways, and the post-meeting recovery practices that help you lead sustainably.
This episode isn’t about performing leadership—it’s about embodying it through joy, preparation, and purpose.
If you’ve ever felt drained before a big presentation or questioned your confidence in the moment, this episode will help you realign your energy so your presence speaks before you do.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Energy First, Confidence Follows
When you enter a room depleted, your confidence can’t shine. Lori breaks down why self-care isn’t indulgence—it’s leadership prep.
👉 Audience follow-up: What’s one habit that restores your energy before an important meeting?
The “Charge Routine” for High-Stakes Moments
Lori shares her pre-meeting ritual—breathing, visualization, and affirmation—that helps her shift from anxious to anchored.
👉 Audience follow-up: Before your next presentation, take two minutes to breathe deeply, visualize success, and remind yourself: “I belong here.”
Your Story is Your Power
People remember stories, not data. Lori explains how sharing authentic moments builds connection and trust faster than any title can.
👉 Audience follow-up: What story from your journey reveals your resilience, values, or leadership growth?
Presence Over Perfection
Commanding a room isn’t about being flawless—it’s about being fully there. Lori offers ways to stay centered when things don’t go as planned.
👉 Audience follow-up: When pressure hits, how can you return to your breath and refocus on the people, not the performance?
Recover and Refill
After high-stakes moments, your energy needs a reset. Lori’s post-meeting tips will help you process, celebrate, and prepare for what’s next.
👉 Audience follow-up: What’s one way you can intentionally decompress after a big leadership moment?
🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:
- Lori’s “Charge Routine” — breathwork, grounding, and mindset tools to build confidence before big meetings
- The role of storytelling in leadership presence
- Simple rescue strategies when you’re running on empty
- Why joy is the most underused confidence tool in leadership
✨ Reflection Prompts:
- When do you feel most powerful in your leadership presence?
- What drains your confidence, and how can you guard against it?
- How might joy change the way you show up for your next big moment?
🧠 Who This Episode Is For:
- Leaders preparing for presentations, pitches, or board meetings
- Professionals seeking authentic confidence and stage presence
- Women in leadership learning to balance ambition with well-being
- Anyone wanting to lead with joy, energy, and emotional intelligence
📩 Want to Go Deeper?
- Try Lori’s Charge Routine before your next high-stakes meeting
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