OVERVIEW

Highly-effective leaders have a different set of skills to their technical and professional skills.  They have “executive presence,” that is, how to be perceived as a leader by those who matter inside and outside their organisation.  In fact, everything we do and say is absorbed and interpreted by others who decide whether we fit into their framework of leadership or not.

The Executive Presence Workshop is stimulating, interactive and practical.   It equips emerging leaders with enhanced interpersonal skills and insights enabling them to communicate at executive levels with poise and confidence.  Participants gain a keen appreciation of the strengths and abilities that will enable them to take on a senior leadership role at the appropriate time in their careers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Emerging leaders, managers and professionals across all disciplines who want to progress their careers and seek therefore to develop their executive presence and improve their leadership communication and networking skills.

KEY BENEFITS

Increased awareness of how others perceive you and how to manage their perceptions effectively and well.

How to create positive impressions in terms of business etiquette, attire, voice and conversational techniques.

How to interact at senior levels with poise and confidence.

How to extend your reach and visibility within your organisation and in other business and professional forums.

How to stand out, gain recognition and enhance your professional credibility.

How to take a strategic approach to building your leadership profile and presence.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Executive Presence is a stimulating learning experience designed to inform and motivate emerging leaders on how to present themselves personally and professionally to gain the respect and confidence of others.

Session 1:  Managing Others’ Perceptions
The Three Dimensions of Executive Presence
Managing Others’ Perceptions Effectively and Well
Key Messages You Wish to Project and How
Personal Presentation and Poise
How to Extend your Reach and Influence
Practice Sessions

Session 2:  Developing Your Executive Presence
How to be Recognised for your Achievements
How to Interact Confidently at Executive Levels
Positive and Practical Ways to Shape your Executive Presence
Anticipating and Overcoming Barriers
Developing a Personal Action Plan
Practice Sessions

WORKSHOP DURATION

Half-Day

WORKSHOP INCLUSIONS

Arrival tea/coffee and morning tea.
Workshop materials
Participant’s Executive Presence Resource Book

PARTICIPANTS' FEEDBACK:

“Very insightful; there are a lot of things I can now apply in my role.”
-General Manager – Major Australian Bank

“Listening to others’ experiences made me realise I’m not the only one.”
-Group Finance Manager, Major Financial Institution

“Now I know what I need to stop doing and what to start.  I can change.” 
-Events and Promotions Manager – Membership Organisation

“I personally got a lot out of this program and continue to promote it amongst our senior team.”
-HR Executive, State Government Department

“A very useful, well-structured and well-presented program.  I took a lot away from it.”
-Senior Manager, Global Accounting Firm