In a recent coaching session, a leader shared something that stuck with me.
“I walk into the room, and I can feel everyone’s energy drop – like they’re bracing for something. I don’t mean to do that. I care deeply about my team. But I think my stress is louder than I realise.”
We paused. Sat with that. And then I asked:
What kind of energy are you bringing into the room – and what does it create for others?
We often talk about energy like it’s something we have. But as leaders, energy is something we transmit. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, we’re setting the emotional tone.
And here’s the kicker: Your energy is contagious.
→ People feel when you’re scattered.
→ They feel when you’re grounded.
→ They feel when you’re present.
Energy doesn’t just shape how you perform – it shapes how others experience you.
The Leader’s Energy Check-In
Energy isn’t always about high performance or boundless enthusiasm. Sometimes it’s a calm presence in a crisis. Sometimes it’s a focused silence in a storm of noise.
So take a moment to ask yourself:
❓ What do people feel when I walk into a room?
❓ Am I bringing clarity or confusion? Reassurance or urgency?
❓ Do I leave people more connected – or more depleted?
We’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for awareness.
Energetic Responsibility is a Leadership Practice
This isn’t about faking positivity or forcing good vibes.
It’s about owning the ripple effect of your state – and taking responsibility for what you bring to others.
When you’re deliberate about your energy, your presence becomes a tool of influence.
✔️ It builds trust.
✔️ It builds stability.
✔️ It builds the kind of culture where people don’t just follow you – they feel safe around you.
So here’s the question I’m leaving you with this week:
What’s one small shift you could make to show up with energy that supports, not spills?
🤔 Maybe it’s taking 90 seconds to breathe before your next meeting.
🤔 Maybe it’s closing your laptop during a 1:1 and really listening.
🤔 Maybe it’s catching your internal chatter before it leaks into your tone.
Because leadership isn’t just about what you say – it’s about what your presence says before you speak.
