Executive Presence and Strategic Influence

Communicate with Clarity, Credibility, Confidence and Impact

Upcoming Dates and Tuition:

December 2-3, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuition: $2,500

Overview

This two-day interactive program helps leaders strengthen executive presence as a critical capability for influencing stakeholders, aligning teams and driving results in high-stakes environments. As leaders face greater visibility and complexity, how they communicate — and how they’re perceived — becomes crucial to their effectiveness. Participants will develop practical skills to communicate with authority and authenticity, navigate pressure with composure, and adapt their presence across diverse leadership contexts. Through real-time practice and immediate application, participants will build the confidence and capability to lead with impact and sustain their effectiveness beyond the program.

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Who Should Attend

Senior managers, directors, vice presidents and high-potential leaders preparing for broader or executive-level responsibilities
Leaders managing cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholder groups, as well as technical or functional experts seeking to increase their strategic influence
Professionals who need to communicate with clarity and confidence in high-stakes situations
Early-career leaders and first-time supervisors seeking to build credibility, confidence and a strong foundation in executive presence

Outcome

Participants will leave the program with:

Strengthen executive presence to communicate with clarity, credibility and confidence
Apply practical techniques to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in high-stakes situations
Adapt communication style across different audiences and contexts
Increase awareness of how you are perceived, and how to adjust in real time
Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure
Develop a clear, actionable plan to strengthen executive presence

Program Schedule

AM Session

PM Session

DAY ONE

Foundations of Executive Presence

Understand the key executive presence principles for today’s rapidly changing environment
Communicate with authenticity and credibility
Identify ways to strengthen your personal brand through executive presence

Executive Presence as a Catalyst for Influence and Impact

Understand the elements of persuasive leadership communication
Apply physical and vocal techniques to communicate with confidence
Demonstrate both authority and warmth in virtual settings
Use self-regulation techniques to maintain composure under pressure
Read the room and adapt in real time

DAY TWO

Assess and Practice Executive Presence Skills

Address imposter syndrome and strategies to overcome it
Identify strengths and gaps in your executive presence skill set
Engage in interactive exercises to practice and refine skills through peer feedback

Develop a Personalized Executive Presence Plan