#300 How to Make People Respect You Instantly With Shako Lokman

2025-04-19

Today’s guest is Shako Lokman — a communication coach and social dynamics expert helping professionals master confidence, charisma, and influence. From transforming social anxiety into executive presence, to decoding the hidden layers of human interaction, Shako has helped countless individuals upgrade how they show up in business and life. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind connection, what most people get wrong about confidence, and how you can command respect in any room — without faking it. Get ready to re...

Today’s guest is Shako Lokman — a communication coach and social dynamics expert helping professionals master confidence, charisma, and influence.

From transforming social anxiety into executive presence, to decoding the hidden layers of human interaction, Shako has helped countless individuals upgrade how they show up in business and life. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind connection, what most people get wrong about confidence, and how you can command respect in any room — without faking it.

Get ready to rethink how you speak, listen, and lead.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
0:08:07 – Why is authenticity so important?
0:10:46 – What does Shako teach his clients?
0:14:28 – How did Shako end up in Dubai?
0:16:32 – How Shako met his wife
0:34:03 – The main communication challenge people face today
0:39:28 – Why most women won’t find fulfillment in leadership positions
0:56:36 – How Max became successful
1:16:09 – What attracts clients to Shako
1:27:57 – How an ayahuasca ceremony changed Max's approach to business
1:31:00 – What got Shako into entrepreneurship?
1:37:02 – Why high achievers often come from difficult backgrounds
1:49:40 – The importance of meditation
2:01:08 – How to meditate like Shako
2:03:20 – How to find Shako