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Executive Presence for Women

Go beyond stereotypes of executive style to develop your own authentic presence.

Despite the increasingly notable achievements women are making in business, they still may find themselves trying to conform to outdated or preconceived notions of executive presence rather than one that authentically reflects their own inherent power as a leader.

This newly revised course offers you a more personalized approach to redefining, developing and enhancing your executive presence for today’s workplace. You’ll learn to fine-tune an authentic presence, incorporate emotional intelligence, improve resilience and recovery skills, gain strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and much more.

How You Will Benefit

  • Identify the drivers supporting self-efficacy, confidence and executive presence
  • Apply proven skills and techniques that lead to authentic and powerful presence
  • Acquire verbal and nonverbal strategies to exhibit presence, confidence and influence
  • Develop a professional brand based on emotional self-management and empathy
  • Recover from setbacks and reassert yourself as a powerful voice in the room

What You Will Cover

  • Connecting research to how you can become and remain more confident
  • Reframing self-talk and physiological responses that keep you from displaying strength
  • Assessing your visual, verbal and vocal behaviors relative to executive presence
  • Owning your success when you feel like an “impostor” (Impostor Syndrome)
  • Creating an authentic, consistent and coherent professional presence and brand
  • Defining emotional intelligence as it relates to executive presence
  • Identifying ways to proactively apply self-care and avoid emotional takeovers
  • Gravitas: Learning how to achieve your brand by managing first impressions and perceptions
  • Exhibiting presence using the 3V’s of presentation skills and storytelling
  • Identifying a variety of actions to take to recover from a presence slip-up
  • Defining courageous steps you will take to establish your brand and executive presence

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Who Should Attend

Experienced and mid-level women who want to develop the confidence and presence as credible and authentic leaders.

 

$2,695 Non Member Fee
$2,395 Member Fee
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Frequently Asked Questions

 I’m a strong performer, but I’m not seen as leadership material. Can executive presence training help?

Yes. Many high-performing professionals struggle with visibility and influence despite strong results. This executive presence training for women helps participants strengthen confidence, credibility and communication so they are recognized as leaders. You’ll learn how to project authority, speak with impact and build a powerful professional presence.

 How can I project authority without being perceived as aggressive?

This is a central focus of the program. In this executive presence course, participants learn how to navigate the “double bind” women often face in leadership roles. You will master practical communication techniques—including vocal tone, body language and message framing—that help you speak with conviction while remaining authentic and respected.

 What tools will I receive in this executive presence workshop?

This executive presence workshop includes a proprietary Executive Presence Self-Assessment that benchmarks your current strengths and development areas. Participants build a Personalized Action Plan designed to strengthen professional presence, influence and visibility long after the program ends.

 How is this executive presence course different from broader leadership training?

While many leadership programs focus on strategy and management skills, this executive presence training concentrates on how you show up as a leader. It is a focused deep dive into communication, influence, credibility and leadership presence—the qualities that often determine advancement into senior roles.

Course Reviews

4.8 ★★★★★★★★★★ 29 Reviews

Participant Feedback Summary (AI generated based on all reviews)

Participants say Executive Presence for Women was engaging and relevant, with participants noting that the content, handouts, and practical insights were useful for understanding and developing executive presence. They appreciated the participatory format, which helped create a collaborative learning environment and encouraged discussion among attendees. Several comments also connected the learning experience to strong facilitation, including clear delivery, effective virtual engagement, and approachable guidance.

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  • Relevant content
  • Participant engagement
  • Collaborative learning

Recent Reviews

  • Lisa P., HR Director Oct 16, 2024

    great facilitator: Leslie

  • Therese Ellen B., Acting Managing, Quality Assurance Oct 15, 2024

    It was a great course, providing practical insights that were both actionable and relevant. The focus on participation and engagement of the participants made the sessions even more dynamic and impactful. It truly fostered a collaborative learning environment.Leslie was fantastic as well as her expertise and approachability contributed significantly to the overall experience. I found her guidance incredibly valuable in shaping my understanding of executive presence.Thank you for organizing such a great learning opportunity!

  • Lisa P., HR Director Oct 15, 2024

    Really got a lot out of this training session and loved our facilitator Leslie and the other brilliant women attendees.

  • Shawnee B., Specialist Aug 7, 2024

    What a great training session. Relevant content and useful handouts.

  • Past Participant, Management Consultant Jul 14, 2024

    Excellent delivery by the trainer, very good use of capabilities in Zoom, very engaging

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