In this episode, I sit down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group, to break down why executive presence needs a complete reframe — and what to build instead: external influence.

Most leaders are told they need "executive presence" — but nobody can define what that actually means.

In this episode, host Nat Schooler sits down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group and former White House communications advisor, to reframe the conversation entirely.

Shayna argues that what leaders really need isn't presence — it's external influence. And she breaks down exactly how to build it using her 3-pillar framework:

🎯 Leadership Identity — Who are you beyond your title? 🎯 Leadership Branding — How does the world perceive you? 🎯 Leadership Messaging — What's your unique point of view?

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "executive presence" is an outdated and vague concept
• The difference between internal and external influence
• How leaders can build a personal brand without undermining their company
• Why AI is making human influence MORE valuable, not less
• The 3 things every leader needs to stand out in a trust-depleted world

About Shayna Davis: Shayna is a leadership branding strategist who has advised White House officials, Fortune 500 executives, and global leaders. She founded the Executive Signals Group to help senior leaders build the external influence that drives business results.

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Get Shayna Davis: ShaynaDavis.com and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaynarattler/

Stop signing your own resignation letter by staying comfortable.. In the Great Detachment of 2026, the only "job for life" is the one you architect yourself. We aren't just surviving the AI Revolution; we are leading the Creative Revolution by leveraging the one thing AI cannot replicate: Your unique humanity.

Guest Bio: Nicolas Babin is an AI expert, EU Digital Ambassador, and former Head of Sony Europe Robotics. He advises global organizations on navigating the technological revolution with a human-first approach.

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Shownotes can be found here: https://www.natschooler.com/is-your-comfort-zone-an-ai-risk-how-to-future-proof-your-career-today/

AI is coming for the middle managers—here’s why that might actually be a good thing if you’re human.

In this briefing, Francisco Marin (CEO of Cognitive Talent Solutions) reveals how Fortune 500 giants are using Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) to find the "invisible" influencers who actually run their companies.

We dive into why a 500-person AI experiment failed, how to slash onboarding time by 40%, and the "Trojan Horse" strategy for bringing collaborative freedom into rigid corporate structures. If you’re worried about AI displacement or struggling with team engagement, this episode is your blueprint for the new era of work.

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