Presence: Transforming How You Live and Lead

In this episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, Manny sits down with Charles L. Ruiz (AKA Charlie Ruiz), a leadership performance coach, keynote speaker, and former professional baseball player, to uncover the transformative power of presence in leadership and life. 

With a career spanning professional sports, the startup world, and leadership coaching, Charles has developed a unique approach that blends mindset, communication, and identity to help leaders perform at their highest potential.

From being drafted by the Colorado Rockies to guiding teams and individuals toward winning cultures, Charles shares his framework for presence through the pillars of Core, Community, Craft, and Creativity. 

He opens up about pivotal moments in his journey, including closing the chapter on his baseball career on his own terms, redefining the concept of success, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you higher.

Get in Touch with Charles:

https://www.clrconnection.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-ruiz/

https://www.instagram.com/charleslruiz/

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Listeners will learn:

How to stack micro-wins to achieve lasting results.

The significance of auditing your "starting five" to maximize growth.

Why preparation and presence are key to performing in critical moments.

How to approach life with intentionality while you still have your health and loved ones.

This episode is a masterclass in leadership, identity, and living with purpose. Tune in for actionable insights and an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to execute with confidence.

0:00 - Intro

4:44 - The Importance of Presence and Charlie’s Childhood

7:26 - Committing to Baseball 100% and Transformational Moments

10:09 - Getting Drafted to the Colorado Rockies

11:14 - It’s Not About Luck, It’s About Stacking Micro Wins

16:50 - The Framework of Being Present (Core, Community, Craft, Creativity)

20:38 - Learning to Keep Score Differently (Reconstructing the Concept of Winning)

22:58 - Running an Identity Marathon

27:01 - Giving Up Baseball and Closing the Chapter on Your Own Terms

32:08 - You Need to Audit Your Circles to the People Who Lift You Up (Redefine Your Starting 5)

36:24 - If You Want to Go Far, Go Together and Go to the Door that is Open

41:31 - The Little Things Matter, Presence Matters

44:09 - Know Yourself and Know your Players (Get in touch with Charles)

48:17 - How Does Charles Want to Be Remembered?