an actor with a commanding 'presence' on the stage = an actor with a commanding 'stage presence' [=an actor with a powerful quality that attracts attention on the stage]
She talked about the growing 'presence' of women in the construction industry. [=the increasing number of women working in the construction industry]
There is a heavy military 'presence' in the city. [=there are a lot of soldiers, military vehicles, etc., in the city]
(..) Judith! Blasphemous girl! As for you, Father, you may enjoy the aridities of heaven without my discomforting presence, and that of every other woman whose only crime was a desire to be free. There is something I would like to see. Are you going to go home? (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17