The Weight of Presence

There’s a moment every leader has experienced. Someone walks into the room… and without saying a word, something shifts. The room settles. The tension eases. People breathe a little deeper.

What is that?
And why do only some leaders seem to carry it?

In this deeply personal episode, Jim Huling explores the quiet, steady power of a leader’s presence — and why it matters now more than ever. Presence isn’t about confidence, charisma, or performance. It begins long before you speak, in the courage you carry and the commitment you bring into the room.

Jim shares two pivotal moments from his own leadership life, including one of the hardest days he ever faced — a day that changed the way he thinks about presence forever. You’ll also hear a coaching moment that transformed another leader’s approach to presence in a way that reshaped his entire team.

This episode is especially for leaders who feel stretched, tired, or uncertain about how to steady the people who depend on them. If you’ve been carrying a lot lately, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

In this episode, Jim explores:

• Why some leaders change a room the moment they arrive
• What presence really is (and what it isn’t)
• How your inner world affects the way others experience you
• A powerful leadership moment that became a lifelong lesson
• Simple practices to strengthen your calm, clarity, and conviction
• Two questions to ask before every important meeting

Presence doesn’t require perfection. It requires honesty… steadiness… and the quiet courage to show up as who you truly are.

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Thank you for listening — and for leading with heart, clarity, and conviction.

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