Blog · 20 December 2025

The presence posture: your prefrontal superpower

The presence posture is one of the hallmarks of the most inspiring leaders. It rests on three abilities:

1. Self-awareness

• Recognizing your inner state, being in touch with your sensations.

2. Emotional regulation

• Bringing your nervous system back to a stable state.

3. Prefrontal stepping back

• Observing the situation without getting lost in it.

When you switch on this presence, you become:

• clearer,
• calmer,
• more influential,
• more creative.

Your team immediately sees you as a point of reference.

A short story…

In a meeting, Hanna realizes she’s been thrown off balance by an unfriendly criticism. She puts her feet flat on the floor, breathes, and observes her chest. In 12 seconds, the wave of emotion subsides. She answers calmly.

Afterward, the team says: “We’d all love to have your calm.”