What does it truly take to command a room, lead with authority, and project executive presence without putting on an artificial "mask"?
Meet Sandra Bargman!
Sandra is a seasoned voice and presence coach with over 35 years in performing arts, theater, and voiceover. She breaks down why traditional "authoritarian" leadership is dying, how soft skills like empathy and active breathing drive true authority, and why developing executive presence isn't about finding yourself—it’s about setting down what's blocking your authentic voice.
Key Takeaways
executive presence and being the loudest or most aggressive voice
emotional grounding and solid self-identity
how to regulate your nervous system in high-stakes meetings
choosing a courageous, thoughtful response instead of a knee-jerk reaction
why high-performing teams demand empathy, collaboration, and vulnerability
is the authoritarian persona and style outdated?
traveling outside yourself to "find who you are."
how to shed defense mechanisms and masks you've built up over time
actionable tools anyone can use to communicate authority effortlessly
Sandra's Podcast:The Edge of Everyday Podcast (Streaming on all major platforms)
YouTube: Sandra Bargman on The Edge of Everyday
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-executive-presence-voice-coaching-w-sandra/id1614151066?i=1000781371307 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MPWlv1AbVroFsrvBCmHRX?si=EDxs1an7RDu-m7wm1TL28g https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MPWlv1AbVroFsrvBCmHRX YouTube: https://youtu.be/hpR50dBjntw
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