Power for CEOs: Presence Before Performance

What if real leadership isn’t about being louder, but about being more present?

In this solo episode, Bill Gallagher explores a different lens on leadership: mindful power. Instead of dominating a room with volume or charisma, Bill shares how the most effective CEOs lead through presence, clarity, and intention.

Topics explored in this episode:

(00:00) Power Isn’t Loud

*Real power doesn’t come from dominating the room.

*Before performance, you need presence.

*Bill opens the episode with a mindful exercise.

(04:45) The Mindfulness Formula

*Get Present (notice your body, breath, thoughts, surroundings)

*Practice Gratitude (recognize what brings joy, connection, and abundance)

*Set Intention (what are you showing up for today?)

(09:20) Lead with Intention, Not Reaction

*Whether it’s a client call, event, or family dinner, leadership starts with conscious intent.

*Mindful power isn’t about slowing everything down, it’s about speeding up the right things with presence.

*Bring presence first, before performance.

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

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