Episodes

  • #3562: Why Tone Overrides Logic In Persuasion

    #3562: Why Tone Overrides Logic In Persuasion
    Feb 13 2026
    Most people think persuasion is about having the best argument, but I know tone decides whether your logic even gets heard. If someone is already in judgment mode, the strongest reasoning won’t matter because they’ve chosen not to receive it. Your tone tells people if you are certain, defensive, or needy before they process your words. In this episode, I explain why communication works from the inside out, not just from the content you say. When your tone is strong and clear, your logic finally gets a chance to land. Show Notes: [03:08]#1 Tone is processed before meaning. [10:52]#2 Logic requires trust. [15:12]#3 Emotional containment makes your argument feel inevitable. [18:31] Recap Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    21 mins
  • #3561: The Invisible Moment When People Decide To Listen To You (Or Not)

    #3561: The Invisible Moment When People Decide To Listen To You (Or Not)
    Feb 12 2026
    People decide whether they’re going to listen to me before I even start talking. Most of these decisions happen through unconscious cues, not logic or the words coming out of my mouth. Someone can hear me without truly listening, and that choice is made in an instant. In this episode, I break down why attention is granted before your message even arrives. It’s not about having the perfect script, it’s about the signals you give off before you speak. Show Notes: [02:59]#1 Human beings read signals faster than a mind can process arguments. [10:16]#2 Emotional containment sets your frame. [15:34]#3 Timing communicates status. [19:10] Recap Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    21 mins
  • #3560: The Cost Of Continual Emotional Accessibility

    #3560: The Cost Of Continual Emotional Accessibility
    Feb 11 2026
    I talk about how being emotionally accessible all the time is often mistaken for maturity or leadership, but taken too far it becomes a liability. When I’m always available to absorb other people’s emotions, my own clarity and authority start to fade. Constant access doesn’t build real connection, it trains people to depend on me while draining my energy and decision making. In this episode, I explain why boundaries around emotional access protect your presence and help you stay strong and focused. Show Notes: [02:25]#1 Constant access trains people to offload their emotional regulation onto you. [08:40]#2 Accessibility dilutes signal and presence. [12:44]#3 Continual access creates emotional debt. [15:36]Recap Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    17 mins
  • #3559: Why Decisiveness Matters More Than Accuracy

    #3559: Why Decisiveness Matters More Than Accuracy
    Feb 10 2026
    Most people wait for certainty before they move, but I know that certainty never shows up first. Accuracy improves after action begins, not before, and decisiveness is what creates momentum. When I decide and move, I create feedback that helps me adjust and get better results. In this episode, I explain why waiting to be perfectly right is how opportunities get missed. Decisiveness pushes you forward, while hesitation keeps you stuck thinking instead of doing. Show Notes: [02:44]#1 Decisions create information that accuracy cannot create. [09:22]#2 Authority bends to movement, not precision. [16:03]#3 Decisiveness trains your identity. [18:42] Recap Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    21 mins
  • #3558: How Hesitation Kills You Before You Speak

    #3558: How Hesitation Kills You Before You Speak
    Feb 9 2026
    Hesitation speaks before you ever say a word, and people feel it even if they can’t explain it. The energy you bring into a room already sets how much weight your words will carry. Hesitation isn’t neutral, it silently tells others how certain or uncertain you are. In this episode, I break down how pauses, posture, and timing communicate more than language itself. When I remove hesitation, I strengthen my presence before any conversation even begins. Show Notes: [03:14]#1 Hesitation signals uncertainty before context even exists. [10:13]#2 Hesitation invites interruption and override. [17:00]#3 Hesitation is an internal debate. [22:08]#4 Authority is established. [23:29] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 1478: Deciding On Your "Non-Negotiables" 1204: Stop Negotiating Against Yourself --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    25 mins
  • #3557: Calm Vs Contained: What's The Difference?

    #3557: Calm Vs Contained: What's The Difference?
    Feb 8 2026
    Calm and contained may look the same on the surface, but they come from two very different places. Calm is an emotional state that can disappear when pressure shows up, while containment is a structure that holds steady no matter what’s happening. In this episode, I explain why some people seem steady only when things are easy, while others become stronger when things get hard. The real goal is not just to feel calm, but to build containment that stays solid under pressure. Understanding this difference changes how you show up when challenges hit. Show Notes: [01:35]#1 Calm is an emotional state. It's emotional ease. [08:00]#2 Calm is passive, whereas containment is active. [11:17]#3 Calm breaks containment scales. [13:14] Recap --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    15 mins
  • #3556: Narrowing Your Emotional Range

    #3556: Narrowing Your Emotional Range
    Feb 7 2026
    Emotional range is often praised, but in this episode, I explain why narrowing it actually makes you stronger. Wide emotional swings create instability, poor decisions, and make you unreliable to yourself and others. High performers don’t suppress emotions, they reduce volatility so they can stay consistent. When I narrow my emotional range, I build trust, authority, and self-control. Calm intensity beats emotional intensity over time, every time. Show Notes: [01:58]#1 Emotional extremes reduce your reliability because people have no idea what they're going to get from you. [11:33]#2 Reduce reactivity increases your leverage. [16:21]#3 Your consistent emotional tone signals authority. [21:43] Recap Next Steps: 1193: Focus: The Force Multiplier 1025: The Opportunity Is In The Opposites --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    23 mins
  • #3555: The Law Of Contrast

    #3555: The Law Of Contrast
    Feb 6 2026
    People don’t judge things in isolation the way they think they do, and in this episode, I break down the Law of Contrast. I explain how comparison shapes perception, value, and decision making whether you notice it or not. When I control contrast, I influence how people interpret things without needing long explanations. If you ignore it, others will define your position for you by default. This isn’t manipulation, it’s simply how human perception naturally works. Show Notes: [02:56]#1 Value is perceived reality, not an absolute fact. [13:02]#2 Contrast shifts identity or shapes identity. [23:30]#3 Contrast reveals your standards. [26:31] Recap Next Steps: 2963: The Law Of Diminishing Competitors 2806: The Law Of Entropy 2466: The Law Of Inertia 2383: How The Law Of Attraction REALLY Works 1880: The Law Of Association 2245: What’s Up With The Business Suits? 1212: Price Is A Story --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
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    28 mins