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Executive Presence

In a workplace where credentials are prioritized, Executive Presence is overlooked; it is the missing ingredient!

Elevate your leadership with a contemporary and practical foundational model for Executive Presence. Allow it to define your future of impact!

Stage 1: The Trust Foundation

Objective: Build the bedrock of Executive Presence by focusing on how others perceive your authenticity, reliability and connection.

Attributes: Trust, Respect, Authenticity, Credibility, Awareness of others around.

Key Commitments:

1. Align your words and actions to cultivate a genuine presence

Actions:

Clarify Core Values

Practise Honest Communication

Solicit Feedback Regularly

Model Accountability

Be Consistent Across All Contexts

Pause Before Acting

Live Your Message

2. Be mindful of your emotional impact on others

Actions:

Develop Emotional Self-Awareness

Observe Reactions Closely

Adapt Your Communication Style

Choose Constructive Responses

Practise Empathic Listening

Model Calmness Under Pressure

Acknowledge and Address Emotional Missteps

Stage 2: The Connection Zone

Objective: Establish deep, resonant connections with your audience through emotional intelligence and empathy.

Attributes: Listening, ‘listen to learn’ orientation, compassion, creating a relationship, matches audience’s needs, positive impact.

Key Commitments:

1. Listen to understand, not just to respond

Actions:

Focus Fully

Adopt a Curious Mindset

Pause Before Replying

Ask Open-Ended Questions

Summarize and Validate

Listen for Emotions, Not Just Words

Resist the Urge to Interrupt or Solve Immediately

2. Tune into the energy of the space and adjust your approach dynamically; consider how others experience you

Actions:

Scan the Room for Emotional Cues

Ask for Immediate Feedback

Modulate Your Tone and Delivery

Adapt to Non-Verbal Signals

Acknowledge The Atmosphere

Balance Dominance and Inclusion

Self-Reflect in Real Time

Stage 3: The Inspirer’s Edge

Objective: Exude confidence and authority that naturally draws people in and holds their attention.

Attributes: Eye Contact (If Appropriate), Communication with Authority, Composure and Gravitas Under Pressure, Speak from the Heart, Vigor and Vitality.

Key Commitments:

1. Use deliberate and meaningful movement and body language to project confidence

Actions:

Begin with a Warm Introduction

Adopt the 3-second Rule

Scan the Room During Presentations

Balance Eye Contact (If Appropriate) with Natural Breaks

Match Your Expression to the Context

Practise Active Listening Through Body Acknowledgement

Rehearse in Front of a Mirror Or Trusted Peer

2. Develop a calm, composed demeanor, even in high-pressure situations

Actions:

Practise Controlled Breathing

Pause Before Reacting

Focus on What You Can Control

Prepare for High-Stakes Scenarios

Use Positive Self-Talk

Maintain Open, Relaxed Body Language

Reflect After High-Pressure Events

Stage 4: The Shaper’s Playbook

Objective: Sense hope, shape perspectives, align minds and gain buy-in for ideas and initiatives; Do so with courage and facilitate empowerment.

Attributes: Storytelling, Influence and Buy-In, Visionary Foresight, Empowerment.

Key Commitments:

1. Tell stories that inspire and move people emotionally and intellectually

Actions:

Anchor In Authenticity

Know Your Audience

Create a Clear Structure

Highlight the Universal Message

Engage Emotionally

Incorporate a Call to Action

Refine Through Practice

2. Articulate a compelling vision clearly

Actions:

Start With a Powerful ‘Why’

Paint a Vivid Picture

Simplify Complex Ideas

Align the Vision with Stakeholder Needs

Communicate with Regularity, Passion and Confidence

Invite Collaboration and Ownership

Outline Actionable Steps

Stage 5: The Results Architect

Objective: Leverage Executive Presence to drive action and create lasting impact within the organization and beyond.

Attributes: Decision Making, Change for positive impact, Make Things Move Forward, Creation.

Key Commitments:

1. Use your Executive Presence to unify teams and galvanize them into action

Actions:

Establish a Shared Purpose

Foster an Inclusive Environment

Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

Recognize and Leverage Strengths

Model the Behaviors You Expect

Address Challenges Head-On

Celebrate Wins and Progress

2. Be a catalyst for meaningful results through deliberate and reflective decisions

Actions:

Define the Desired Outcome

Gather Comprehensive Information

Evaluate Options Systematically

Prioritize Long-Term Impact

Engage Stakeholders in the Process

Communicate Decisions Clearly

Monitor and Adjust as Needed

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