Why intention, attention, and professionalism quietly shape credibility over time

Presence isn’t about being the most polished voice in the room. It’s about being fully there—grounded, intentional, and aware of the impact you’re creating in every interaction.

In a world that rewards speed and constant output, presence has become a quiet advantage. People can sense the difference between someone who’s responding out of habit and someone who’s showing up with purpose. The words may be similar. The experience is not.

What Presence Really Means

Presence in communication lives at the intersection of intention and attention.

• Intention is clarity around why you’re communicating. What matters in this moment? What needs to be understood, decided, or felt?
• Attention is where your focus lives while the exchange is happening. Are you listening to reply—or listening to understand? Are you present, or simply waiting for your turn?

When intention and attention align, communication becomes ...

We’ve all heard of the post-meal walk. Maybe you’ve even tried one recently—except now, thanks to social media, it has a slightly less elegant name: the fart walk. As unglamorous as it sounds, the science behind it is solid. Walking after eating can boost digestion, regulate blood sugar, and even lift your mood. And what if we expanded that concept?

What if we treated a quick walk as a digestive aid—and as a mental reset?

In the same way a fart walk helps the body process and release what it doesn’t need, a walk after (or before) a high-stakes meeting or presentation can help clear the cognitive clutter—stress, adrenaline, looping thoughts—so you can return with more clarity, focus, and presence.

Let’s call it a “fart walk for your brain.” 

Why Your Brain Needs a Digestive System, Too

Note “Scientifickness” incoming: When you walk, your body engages in a series of micro-movements that regulate everything from blood flow to mood. And there’s more going on under the surface. Mild...

We’ve all had that moment. You say something in a meeting or presentation, and as the words leave your mouth, you realize something's off. Maybe it was a fact that wasn’t quite right. Maybe you fumbled your phrasing. Maybe you misread the room entirely.

The question isn’t whether mistakes happen—they do. The real question is: What do you do next?

Own It, Don’t Amplify It

Trying to cover up a mistake in communication rarely works. People catch on. And more importantly, you know. That internal awareness starts to chip away at your confidence. Instead of preserving credibility, dodging a mistake can quietly corrode it.

The better move? Acknowledge it simply and directly. No dramatic apology. No awkward over-explaining. Simply a clear course correction:

These phrases keep the conversation moving, show accountability, and reinforce trust.

A few months ago, a c...