Unlocking Unforgettable Presence and Influence with Bestselling Author, Lorraine K. Lee

This week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well features Lorraine K. Lee, award-winning keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Right from the start, Lorraine challenges the myth that presence is an innate trait and persuasively argues that it is a learnable skill that anyone can develop through intention and small shifts.

We explore the superpowers of introverts while also highlighting practical strategies for building credibility when you are the least experienced/youngest person in the room and how you can deliver high-impact presentations that engage an audience. Lorraine also provides her T.E.A. framework for effective communication in a virtual world. She highlights the importance of Technology, Energy, and Aesthetics to maximize our impact on video calls.

This important conversation invites leaders and professionals to rethink how presence is built—in everyday moments, not just high-stakes situations. Listeners will walk away with accessible, evidence-based tools to unlock their own “superpowers” and show up with confidence, clarity, and unforgettable impact.

What You’ll Learn

- Reframe presence: From myth to mindset.

- Presence is built in small moments, not just big ones.

- Embrace and leverage your “presence superpowers”—Even as an introvert.

- Turn nerves into fuel: Taming the anxiety monster.

- Upgrade your virtual presence with T.E.A. (Tech, Energy, Aesthetics).

- Design meetings for inclusion and impact.

- How to redefine your LinkedIn presence.

- Reframe imposter syndrome as growth data.

Podcast Timestamps

(00:00) – What is Unforgettable Presence?

(04:49) – Presence as a Learnable Skill

(07:24) – Developing Presence as an Introvert

(10:12) - Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

(13:06) – Common Misconceptions About Presence

(18:22) - Presentation & Meeting Presence: Preparation and Impact

(22:19) - Building Strong Virtual Presence in Remote/Hybrid Work

(27:17) - Leading and Facilitating Engaging Meetings

(31:12) - Power of Language: Minimizing vs. Empowering Communication

(38:28) - Building LinkedIn Presence for Career Impact

(42:41) - Presence as a Junior Team Member

(49:15) - Maintaining Presence in High-Pressure Situations

(52:00) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

KEYWORDS

Positive Leadership, Unforgettable Presence, Executive Presence, Introverts, Public Speaking, LinkedIn Strategies, Virtual Presence, Remote Work, Hybrid Meetings, Presentation Skills, Minimizing Language, Feedback Techniques, Communication, Imposter Syndrome, Psychological Safety, Meeting Facilitation, Personal Branding, Career Advancement, Storytelling, AI in Communication, Inclusive Leadership, CEO Success