1. Confidence: Demonstrating self-assurance without arrogance.
Confidence allows leaders to make decisions decisively and stand by them, which
instils trust in their capabilities.
2. Communication Skills: The ability to
communicate effectively, clearly, and persuasively is a hallmark of executive
presence. This includes not only verbal communication but also non-verbal cues,
listening skills, and the capacity to engage and influence others.
3. Emotional Intelligence: High emotional
intelligence enables leaders to understand and manage their own emotions and to
empathize with others. This skill is vital for building strong relationships
and handling challenging situations with poise.
4. Professional Appearance: While it's not
solely about how one dresses, a professional appearance can contribute to an
aura of authority and competence. It's about presenting oneself in a way that
is appropriate and respectful of the professional environment.
5. Gravitas: This refers to having weight, seriousness, and
dignity in one's demeanour. Leaders with gravitas are perceived as having a depth
of personality and wisdom, and they command respect through their presence.
6. Charisma: This involves having a compelling attractiveness or
charm that can inspire devotion in others. Charismatic leaders are often able
to motivate and enthuse people simply through their manner and personality.
7. Poise Under Pressure: The ability to
remain composed and maintain clarity of thought under stress is a critical
aspect of executive presence. Leaders who can handle crises calmly and
confidently reassure others.
8. Authenticity: Being genuine and true to one's own personality,
spirit, or character is essential. Authentic leaders build trust and foster a
genuine connection with their teams.
9. Vision and Purpose: Leaders with executive presence often have a clear
vision for the future and the ability to articulate this vision to inspire and
guide others.
10. Inclusiveness: Demonstrating an ability to value and leverage
diverse perspectives and create an inclusive environment is increasingly
recognized as an important aspect of executive presence.
The Executive Presence Leadership Journey follows a three-phase approach.
Phase 1: A 3-week phase that customizes the executive
presence journey for your organization. This includes interviewing key leaders
and participants and preparing content to suit specific needs,
Phase 2: The second phase of the executive presence
journey focuses on conducting an executive presence-focused assessment and
upskilling participants. This typically translates to a two-day workshop for
the learners. The outcome of the workshop is application-focused outcomes for
the learners.
Phase 3: The last phase of the executive presence leadership
journey focuses on application at work. This a series of 6 individual sessions that the learners go through with a certified coach. The objective is to help
businesses see results by helping learners overcome application barriers.
Measuring Impact
A before, during and after assessment is done to
help measure business impact. This is done in a 360-degree assessment format
Leadership Engagement
It is important to engage sponsoring leadership
meaningfully during the executive presence journey. The program has a
customized approach that allows leadership and managers to engage with the
learners on executive presence and application to work.
Nudges at work
To allow a higher impact, the Executive Presence Leadership Journey has unique work nudges for learners during their learning. This allows learners to actively apply learnings to work.
Program Features
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Leadership Assessments: Customized executive presence-focused evaluation to identify
leadership competencies and potential.
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Interactive Training Workshops: Hands-on workshops designed to practice and reinforce new skills in a
supportive environment.
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Personalized Executive Coaching: One-on-one sessions tailored to address individual goals and
challenges.
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Real-World Application: Practical assignments to apply the principles of executive presence in
actual business scenarios.
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Ongoing Support and Feedback: Continuous access to coaching and resources to ensure lasting
development and success.
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your journey to remarkable leadership with our Executive Presence Leadership Journey.
Connect with us to tailor this program to your leadership development
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