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The Growth Note | Premeditated Presence

Read it. Feel it. Do something with it.

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Hey you,

People always brighten a room.

Some do it when they enter — others when they finally leave.

This week, I was determined to be the first kind.

As a Launch Director for BNI Tampa, I led four Chapter meetings this week of dozens of business owners and professionals. After each one, multiple people came up and said, “Your energy changed the whole meeting.”

That wasn’t an accident.

Before every meeting, before I walk through the door, I take a deep breath and say out loud:

“¡Ánimo!” (pronounced Annie-moe).

It’s a Spanish word that means energy, emotion, excitement, or spirit. It’s what I use to remind myself that energy is contagious — and that presence is a choice.

That’s what I call Premeditated Presence.

3 Ideas on Premeditated Presence

1. Presence is a Decision, Not a Reaction

You don’t stumble into presence — you set it.

Before you walk into a meeting, a one-to-one, or a presentation, decide who you want to be in that room.

Ask: How do I want people to feel after being around me?

That one question changes everything.

2. Preparation Creates Freedom

Premeditated presence doesn’t make you robotic — it frees you to be authentic.

Because when you’ve already set your tone and intention, you can stop overthinking and simply be.

3. Perception is Leadership

Leadership starts before you speak.

If people leave more energized, more confident, or more at peace because of you — that’s real influence.

Premeditated presence turns ordinary moments into leadership moments.

2 Quotes to Reflect On

“How you show up anywhere is how you’ll be remembered everywhere.” – Kamryn Reynolds

“Your energy introduces you before you even speak.” – Kamryn Reynolds

1 Stretch for the Week

Before your next meeting, conversation, or presentation, take 60 seconds to decide:

• What emotion do I want to bring into this room?
• How do I want people to feel when I leave?

Then, act accordingly.

Notice how that tiny moment of intention changes your tone, your posture, and your impact.

If this week’s Growth Note resonated, forward it to someone who brightens the room — or someone who could use a reminder that presence is a choice.

More soon — until then, speak boldly.

—Kamryn

Beyond the Note

I work with founders, professionals, and teams who want to speak with confidence, lead with clarity, and grow through intentional communication.

→ Book 1-on-1 coaching

→ Bring me in to speak at your next event

→ Explore more tools and frameworks

Big things are coming soon — like my first book and online trainings. Stay tuned.

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