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The Connected Life: Taylor Swift and the Power of Presence w/ John R. Miles | EP 624
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Taylor Swift is one of the most famous people on the planet—but that’s not what makes her powerful.
What makes her powerful is presence.
In an era of curated lives and performative connection, Swift has done something rare: she’s made people feel seen. Not just heard, not just entertained—seen. And in today’s world, that’s a kind of emotional leadership we desperately need.
This episode of The Connected Life breaks down how Swift models what I call the art of mattering—a way of showing up that goes beyond charisma or fame. It’s about congruence. Alignment. Making people feel like they matter, not as a tactic, but as a way of life.
We often think connection is external—about how we express, persuade, or lead. But in this episode, John flips that lens inward to explore how emotional self-awareness, authenticity, and mattering shape every relationship we build—starting with ourselves.
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- Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles
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Manage episode 488506788 series 2883442
Taylor Swift is one of the most famous people on the planet—but that’s not what makes her powerful.
What makes her powerful is presence.
In an era of curated lives and performative connection, Swift has done something rare: she’s made people feel seen. Not just heard, not just entertained—seen. And in today’s world, that’s a kind of emotional leadership we desperately need.
This episode of The Connected Life breaks down how Swift models what I call the art of mattering—a way of showing up that goes beyond charisma or fame. It’s about congruence. Alignment. Making people feel like they matter, not as a tactic, but as a way of life.
We often think connection is external—about how we express, persuade, or lead. But in this episode, John flips that lens inward to explore how emotional self-awareness, authenticity, and mattering shape every relationship we build—starting with ourselves.
Click Here for the Full Shownotes
Explore More: The Ignited Life Substack
If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.
👉 Subscribe now at TheIgnitedLife.net.
How to Connect with John:
- Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles
- Follow him on Instagram at @John_R_Miles
- Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips Channel
- For more insights and resources, visit John’s website
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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