Own the Room is where high-level communication stops being a mystery and becomes a skill you can master.
Hosted by Jake Stahl — author of Own the Room: How to Be Seen, Heard, and Respected, creator of STRATA™, and the mind behind Create a Profile Picture — this show pulls back the curtain on the psychology behind presence, persuasion, and performance. Each episode explores the invisible captions people broadcast through their posture, timing, tone, and energy… the ones that decide whether you get heard, dismissed, or instantly trusted.
You’ll learn how to read people in real time, adjust your delivery so it lands with authority, and speak directly to the decision-maker instead of the performer. Through raw conversations, sharp breakdowns, and stories that hit uncomfortably close to home, Jake shows you how to command a room without forcing it — by understanding what people aren’t saying out loud.
If you’re a founder, fractional exec, leader, or anyone who needs to pitch, persuade, or influence under pressure… this is the show that teaches you the mechanics behind being taken seriously.
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Own the Room is where high-level communication stops being a mystery and becomes a skill you can master.
Hosted by Jake Stahl — author of Own the Room: How to Be Seen, Heard, and Respected, creator of STRATA™, and the mind behind Create a Profile Picture — this show pulls back the curtain on the psychology behind presence, persuasion, and performance. Each episode explores the invisible captions people broadcast through their posture, timing, tone, and energy… the ones that decide whether you get heard, dismissed, or instantly trusted.
You’ll learn how to read people in real time, adjust your delivery so it lands with authority, and speak directly to the decision-maker instead of the performer. Through raw conversations, sharp breakdowns, and stories that hit uncomfortably close to home, Jake shows you how to command a room without forcing it — by understanding what people aren’t saying out loud.
If you’re a founder, fractional exec, leader, or anyone who needs to pitch, persuade, or influence under pressure… this is the show that teaches you the mechanics behind being taken seriously.
How to Turn Uncertainty Into Your Biggest Advantage - Meredith Elliot Powell
Own The Room
30 minutes
3 days ago
How to Turn Uncertainty Into Your Biggest Advantage - Meredith Elliot Powell
In this episode, Jake sits down with Meredith Elliot Powell, a leadership coach, author, and expert passionate about helping people transform uncertainty into a competitive advantage. Meredith shares insights drawn from years of research and personal experience, teaching listeners how to reframe fear, build resilience, and create a clear, relentless vision for success.
Listeners will discover why uncertainty, though overwhelming for many, can become an opportunity when approached with the right mindset. Meredith explains how fear can shut down innovation in the brain, while embracing change fosters creativity and forward momentum. She emphasizes the power of focusing one’s thoughts on desired outcomes rather than fears, highlighting how this focus actively shapes reality.
Throughout the conversation, she stresses the importance of daily commitment to a “relentless vision” that guides both life and business, encouraging sustained motivation. Meredith also discusses the power of perspective, explaining that individuals have control over how they view their challenges and opportunities, and that changing one’s perspective leads to powerful shifts in beliefs, actions, and results.
She openly shares her personal story of overcoming family adversity and embracing transformation, providing a human connection to the psychological principles discussed. Meredith offers practical advice on emotional intelligence — how naming and managing emotions can maintain a flow state that fosters high performance.
Toward the end, Meredith previews her upcoming book Ask for Change, slated for release next summer, and invites listeners to engage with her through her website and LinkedIn. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone looking to strengthen their mindset and emotional resilience to thrive amid today’s uncertainties.
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Own The Room
Own the Room is where high-level communication stops being a mystery and becomes a skill you can master.
Hosted by Jake Stahl — author of Own the Room: How to Be Seen, Heard, and Respected, creator of STRATA™, and the mind behind Create a Profile Picture — this show pulls back the curtain on the psychology behind presence, persuasion, and performance. Each episode explores the invisible captions people broadcast through their posture, timing, tone, and energy… the ones that decide whether you get heard, dismissed, or instantly trusted.
You’ll learn how to read people in real time, adjust your delivery so it lands with authority, and speak directly to the decision-maker instead of the performer. Through raw conversations, sharp breakdowns, and stories that hit uncomfortably close to home, Jake shows you how to command a room without forcing it — by understanding what people aren’t saying out loud.
If you’re a founder, fractional exec, leader, or anyone who needs to pitch, persuade, or influence under pressure… this is the show that teaches you the mechanics behind being taken seriously.
