Unforgettable Presence in the Age of AI: How to Stand Out, Be Seen, and Lead with Impact
Welcome to the latest issue of the AI Community Learning Series – a space to explore how leaders and innovators are reshaping industries with AI. In this session, Lorraine K. Lee shared powerful frameworks on how to elevate your presence, build influence, and thrive in an AI-driven world.
If you missed it, here’s the recording and our key takeaways from the conversation.
👀 How to Be Seen and Heard in the Right Way
You have to stop being passive in your career. You are the CEO of your own path.
Lorraine kicked off the session with a familiar challenge: feeling stuck, unseen, and undervalued despite hard work. Her advice? Flip the script. Recognition doesn’t automatically come with tenure or output. You need to intentionally signal your value. Lorraine’s own breakthrough came when she shifted from waiting to be noticed to owning her narrative—and advocating for herself and her work.
🧭 Redefining Professional Presence in the Age of AI
Presence is both how and where you’re seen.
Presence used to mean charisma in a boardroom. Today, Lorraine argues, it’s equally about your visibility across digital spaces—from video calls to LinkedIn. Her signature reframe: think of presence not just as how you show up, but where you show up. And yes—AI can be a powerful partner in helping you refine, shape, and scale that presence.
✨ The EPIC Framework for Your Career Brand
Lorraine unveiled her “EPIC” framework for crafting a memorable professional brand:
Experiences – your unique career and life journey
Personality – your soft skills and natural style
Identity – your values and cultural background
Community – how others perceive and echo your brand
Her reminder: Even the strongest brand falls flat if your community doesn’t see you that way. Consistency and alignment are key.
🎥 Nail Your Virtual Presence with the T.E.A. Method
Lorraine shared her practical T.E.A. Method for showing up powerfully on screen:
Tech – A good webcam, mic, and software
Energy – Lean in, show enthusiasm, and use body language
Aesthetic – A clean background, sufficient lighting, and professional visuals
Even in hybrid settings, your digital presence often sets the first impression—so make it count.
💬 LinkedIn Isn’t Optional. It’s Your Career Amplifier.
Your LinkedIn is your virtual office—make sure you’re seen there.
Lorraine emphasized that content creation doesn’t have to be overwhelming or self-promotional. Start small: commenting builds confidence. Posting once a month builds presence. With consistency, you stay top-of-mind and your network starts to see you as a thought leader—and doors begin to open.
✅ Quick Takeaways
Be proactive, not passive: Visibility is a skill—not an accident.
Presence = How + Where: Own your online and offline visibility.
Use frameworks: EPIC and TEA give you tools to act with intention.
AI is your co-pilot: Use it to work smarter, but keep your human edge.
Authenticity wins: Let your real voice shine through—even in digital spaces.
💡 Final Reflection
“Presence is a learnable skill. And when you invest in it, it pays off for life.” – Lorraine K. Lee
Whether you’re leading meetings, making a career pivot, or pitching your next big idea—presence isn’t just nice to have. It’s your superpower. And in a world of AI, it’s what will set you apart.
📚 Grab Lorraine’s bestselling book, Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career, for even more actionable insights.
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