In The Driver's Seat with Janine Driver

EP 23: Owning The Room Without An Apology

Janine Driver Season 1 Episode 23

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, I’m taking you courtside with Caitlin Clark—and straight into your next boardroom.

Caitlin doesn’t shrink to make others feel tall. She owns her space, her stats, and her swagger, and that’s a lesson every sales pro, leader, and entrepreneur needs to hear. Why? Because greatness doesn’t whisper. And neither should you.

We’ll break down how your body language—chin level, pace of your stride, the way you hold eye contact—speaks louder than any pitch deck. You’ll hear how power postures literally rewire your brain chemistry, lowering cortisol, boosting confidence, and giving your audience the calm authority they want to follow.

From Beyoncé’s pre-stage stance to Kobe Bryant’s unshakable playoff walk, you’ll discover how the world’s best performers use presence as a performance enhancer—and how you can steal their strategies before your next sales call, client pitch, or team meeting.

We’ll also tackle the silent killers of authority: the “sorry reflex,” the shoulder shrug, and those hedging phrases (“I just think,” “maybe this is wrong”). These tiny leaks of uncertainty spread to your audience through mirror neurons—and suddenly your boss, your client, or your team doesn’t buy what you’re selling.

Here’s the good news: confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s clarity. It’s preparation. It’s walking in with the same earned bravado Caitlin Clark carries onto the court. And today, I’ll show you exactly how to train it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why Caitlin Clark’s body language is a masterclass for sales and leadership
  • The neuroscience behind power postures and how they lower anxiety
  • How apologizing for taking up space undermines your authority (and how to stop)
  • The difference between confidence and arrogance—and how to project the right one
  • A quick drill you can use before any meeting to walk in like you belong (because you do)

If you’re tired of playing small, this episode is your reminder: own the moment, own your space, and stop dimming your light. Greatness doesn’t whisper—so step up, take the shot, and play to win.

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