We often look at great speakers and admire their stage presence. That ability to command attention and connect with any audience within the first few seconds of their presentation.
While vocal mastery and body language are huge parts of the stage presence equation, there is a hidden third factor that creates a magnetic “energy” that audiences can’t look away from.
It isn’t a technique. It’s a mindset.
The “Level 12” Protocol
Let me explain exactly what I do to arrive on stage with the most powerful, engaging presence possible.
Before I am introduced, you’ll find me backstage amping myself up!
I want to get my energy to a Level 12 out of 10.
- I listen to really intense music.
- I do push-ups.
- I jump around.
The goal here is to get your adrenalin pumping, preparing your mind and body to arrive on stage with the same levels of energy and enthusiasm as a 5 year old who’s just consumed an entire bag of candy.🤪
The Secret: Contained Power
Here is the trick.
When I walk out onto the stage, I don’t unleash that 5 year old on a sugar-high level of chaos on the audience. That would be overwhelming!
Instead, I take that 12/10 energy that I feel inside and I physically control it down to an 8 out of 10.
This is where the magic happens.🪄
When I walk out feeling a level 12 inside, but only showing a level 8 outside, the audience can literally feel the difference. They can sense this massive reserve of power radiating just under my skin.
It creates a tension and a magnetism that is impossible to look away from. It’s that feeling of “contained power” that you see from incredible speakers all around the world.
The 3 Steps For Developing Powerful Stage Presence
If you want to develop irresistible stage presence, remember it requires a triad of skills:
- Vocal Mastery: How you sound.
- Body Language Mastery: How you look.
- The Mindset Hack: Creating a surplus of energy but delivering it with control.
Try this before your next presentation. Amp yourself up in private, dial it back in public, and watch how the room responds to your energy.
Ready to master the full range of your presence?
Understanding the energy of stage presence is just the beginning. To truly command a room, you need to master your voice and your body language.
If you want to start building that foundation, I invite you to join my free live & interactive virtual masterclass. It’s the perfect place to start.
And if you are ready to fully transform how you show up in the world, check out my full range of in-person events and online communication skills courses.
