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Executive presence training for leaders

Executive presence training for capable leaders who are not yet heard at the level they need. They learn to stay composed under pressure, speak briefly and carry authority in the room and on screen.

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Led by ICF & IMC certified coaches
Duration
Customizable
Format
Online or in-person
For
Senior and rising leaders
Led by
ICF and IMC certified coaches
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The challenge

Strong ideas lose the room because of how they are delivered.

  1. 01

    A leader knows the answer but over-explains it to the board, and the decision drifts to someone more concise.

  2. 02

    Under challenge in a meeting, a manager becomes defensive and the conversation shifts from the issue to the person.

  3. 03

    On video calls, senior people fade into a grid of faces and their point gets lost in the chat.

Who it's for

Designed for the people who carry the work.

Develop Executive Presence works best when the right people are in the room. These are the groups we design it for.

01Newly promoted senior leadersMoving into rooms with boards, partners and peers who expect brevity.
02High-potential managersWhose technical credibility is clear but whose leadership presence coaching is overdue.
03Functional headsWho must influence decisions outside their own area without formal authority.
04Leaders of hybrid teamsWho need to hold attention and authority through a screen as well as in-person.

Outcomes

What changes after Develop Executive Presence.

Practical shifts your people take back to work the next day, and keep using.

01Composure under pressureLeaders stay steady when challenged and keep the conversation on the issue.
02Reading the roomThey notice non-verbal cues and adjust before a meeting turns against them.
03Brief, clear deliveryMessages to senior audiences lead with the point and hold up to questioning.
04A recognizable brandLeaders know what they want to be known for and act consistently with it.
05Virtual authorityPresence carries on camera, in hybrid meetings and in written follow-ups.
06Calmer team conflictsLeaders de-escalate tension and create room for honest disagreement.

Program

4 modules, built for real work.

Each step mixes short input with practice on your own situations, so the learning sticks.

Module 01 of 04

Composure under pressure

Practice staying calm and clear when challenged, interrupted or put on the spot.

  • Your personal pressure triggers
  • Pausing before responding
  • Recovering after a difficult moment

How it runs

The format, and what's included.

Duration
Customizable
Format
Online or in-person
For
Senior and rising leaders
Led by
ICF and IMC certified coaches

What's included

  • Briefing with HR or the sponsor on the leaders taking part
  • Rehearsal of real upcoming meetings and presentations
  • Individual feedback from an ICF and IMC certified coach
  • Personal presence plan for each participant
  • Optional follow-up coaching agreed upon with you
Built around your organizationEvery program starts with a short diagnostic. We adapt examples, cases and practice to your industry, culture and goals.
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ICF & IMCcertified coaches
Onlineor in-person, worldwide
Since 2015MENA · Asia · Europe
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FAQ

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What is executive presence training?

It is practical work on how leaders show up: staying composed when challenged, speaking briefly to senior audiences, reading the room and carrying authority on screen. Participants rehearse real situations they face rather than generic scripts.

Who should attend this executive presence workshop?

Senior leaders, newly promoted heads and high-potential managers who already have the expertise but need more influence with boards, partners and peers.

Does the workshop cover virtual and hybrid meetings?

Yes. One module focuses on virtual authority and digital presence, including leading hybrid discussions and keeping credibility on camera.

Can it be combined with one-to-one leadership presence coaching?

Yes. Many organizations follow the workshop with individual coaching so leaders can work on specific situations. The mix is agreed upon with you.

How long does the training run?

Duration and format are agreed upon with you, based on the number of leaders and how much rehearsal time they need.

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  1. 1We reply to understand your goals.
  2. 2We run a short diagnostic with you.
  3. 3You get a clear proposal, tailored to you.

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