Born Global Meetup Leipzig - International founders

Lead Before You Feel Ready: Showing Presence Under Pressure

Ever had your mind go blank in a meeting?
Started over-explaining when challenged?
Felt confident — until someone questioned you?

You’re not alone.

Professional presence isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about staying calm, clear, and grounded, especially when things get uncomfortable.

In this interactive session, we’ll work through realistic workplace and client scenarios to help you:

• Pause instead of react
• Speak clearly without rambling
• Handle disagreement without losing credibility
• Stay composed when you don’t have all the answers

This is practical, hands-on, and immediately applicable; whether you're preparing for interviews, entering corporate roles, or building your own startup.

### 👤 Meet the Speaker

Jason Joel James is a Managing Consultant based in Leipzig with 15+ years of international experience across DHL, IT, logistics, and digital transformation. He has worked in high-pressure, cross-border environments where clarity and accountability matter every day.

An MBA graduate of Leipzig University 14+ years ago, Jason combines corporate experience with practical insight and understands what it’s like to grow a career in Germany as an international professional.

### 👥 Who Should Join?

• International students (all fields)
• Young professionals entering corporate roles
• Startup founders & client-facing teams
• Anyone who wants to communicate with more clarity and confidence
• Germans are welcome too (session in English)

### 🎯 You’ll Walk Away With:

• Tools to stay calm under pressure
• Clear communication techniques you can use immediately
• More confidence in challenging conversations
• A stronger, more grounded professional presence

Come ready to practice, reflect, and grow.
You don’t need to feel ready — you just need to show up.

Please RSVP in advance.
It's free to join!