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Executive Presence and Influence Course

  • Drive Impact, Be Influential, Build Trust

Course Overview

The Executive Presence and Influence Course is designed for emerging leaders and high-potential professionals preparing for senior roles. This course builds the confidence, credibility, and clarity needed to earn trust and inspire teams. With a focus on authentic leadership, strategic influence, and impactful communication, participants gain practical tools to strengthen resilience, elevate their executive presence, and lead with greater intention and authority.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Define executive presence and understand its critical role in leadership success
  • 2. Cultivate a confident, authentic leadership style that earns trust and authority
  • 3. Communicate with poise, clarity, and influence across organisational levels
  • 4. Respond to pressure and navigate difficult moments with composure and grace
  • 5. Build a powerful personal brand aligned to career aspirations and leadership identity

Course Outline

  • Understand what executive presence is and how it drives leadership credibility
  • Explore key attributes that distinguish influential leaders
  • Assess current presence and identify personal development areas
  • Strengthen self-awareness and belief in your leadership voice
  • Develop authenticity to inspire trust and foster genuine connection
  • Harness charisma to engage and energise others while staying grounded
  • Deliver high-impact messages with clarity and conviction
  • Master body language, tone, and active listening for presence and persuasion
  • Influence stakeholders, lead conversations, and manage pushback effectively
  • Define and refine your leadership brand aligned to your goals and values
  • Enhance your image through appearance, behaviour, and digital presence
  • Craft a clear and compelling elevator pitch that reflects your leadership identity
  • Explore how emotional intelligence shapes trust, empathy, and influence
  • Strengthen relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Resolve tension diplomatically and lead with emotional clarity
  • Use posture, gestures, and movement to express confidence and calm
  • Develop vocal presence – tone, pace, and modulation – for commanding communication
  • Manage nerves and centre yourself for public speaking or high-stakes dialogue
  • Lead confidently in times of uncertainty and change
  • Build personal resilience to stay grounded through setbacks
  • Use self-reflection and failure as springboards for growth
  • Set targeted goals for developing your executive presence
  • Build a plan for behavioural change, feedback integration, and self-coaching
  • Create accountability systems to track progress and sustain momentum
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Delivery Method

  • In-person training hosted at major city venues
  • Virtual instructor-led sessions for remote participants
  • On-site facilitation tailored to organisational needs

Boost leadership impact with our Executive Presence and Influence Course

Research shows that 89% of senior executives believe executive presence directly influences career advancement, highlighting its critical role in leadership success.

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