How to Lead Without Saying a Word: The Power of Non-Verbal Leadership Presence
Summary: In this episode of Take 5 with Me, leadership coach Liz Murray shares how to lead through energy, not just expertise. Discover the three micro-shifts that transform how people experience you before you even speak. You’ll learn how posture, breath, and eye contact influence trust and safety — and why your calm energy sets the tone for your entire team. What You’ll Learn: How non-verbal cues build or break psychological safety. Why your nervous system regulates your team’s energy. Three micro-shifts that instantly boost your leadership presence. How to model calm confidence under pressure. Featured Quote: “Your team feels your energy before they hear your words.” Free Resource: 💙 Download The Heart-Centred Communication Playbook — practical scripts and strategies for leading calm, courageous conversations. 👉 https://www.edgeofpossibilities.com.au/pl/2148709525 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to Take 5 with Me: Growing leadership from the inside out 00:14 — This month’s theme: Heart-Centred Communication 00:30 — Why Non-Verbal Leadership Presence matters 00:48 — People don’t just hear you — they feel you 01:05 — The three micro-shifts that build presence 01:10 — 1️⃣ Posture: Lead from grounded calm 01:25 — 2️⃣ Eye Contact: Steady but soft 01:40 — 3️⃣ Breath: The anchor for your nervous system 02:00 — How calm leaders regulate team energy 02:15 — This week’s leadership challenge 02:28 — Free Playbook + next episode preview: Creating Open Dialogue 📢 CTAs 💙 Download the Heart-Centred Communication Playbook — real tools for leaders who want to communicate with courage, calm, and clarity. 👉 https://www.edgeofpossibilities.com.au/pl/2148709525 ✨ Subscribe to Leadership Edge on LinkedIn for weekly stories and strategies on leading with heart and authority.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-your-energy-leads-room-what-i-learned-non-verbal-liz-murray-mpcqc 🎧 Watch latest episode of Take 5 with Me to build your emotional intelligence and communication confidence. https://youtu.be/IWrJUVlwPeA