OVERVIEW

Highly-effective leaders have a different set of skills and insights to their technical and professional skills and experience. They have “executive presence,” that is, they know how to be viewed positively as confident communicators and active contributors within various situations and forums of their organisations. They are 'top of mind' when the time comes to being promoted to a more senior role.

The Executive Presence for Women Workshop is stimulating, interactive and practical. It equips managers and senior professionals with the leadership communication skills that enable them to be poised and confident at senior levels of their organisation and externally.

Create and manage your executive presence to gain greater visibility and credibility by implementing the skills and strategies covered in the Executive Presence for Women workshop.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Managers, team leaders and senior professionals across all sectors of business, government, industry, corporate,  professional services and not-for-profit organisations.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Increased awareness of how others perceive you and how to manage these perceptions effectively and well.
• How to create positive impressions in terms of business attire, voice and conversational techniques.
• How to extend your reach and influence to senior leaders within your organisation as well as external organisations and other business and professional forums.
• How to develop 'social capital; and gain greater recognition and credibility.
• How to create a strong and positive executive presence in your interactions with colleagues, clients and senior executives.
• An action plan with practical next steps to your renewed presence.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Executive Presence for Women is an inspiring small group learning experience that has been tailored to inform and motivate emerging women leaders on how to build their executive presence and gain greater visibility, credibility and self-confidence.  The Workshop is expertly facilitated over half a day and covers the following topics:

Module 1: Managing Perceptions

• The Three Dimensions of Executive Presence
• Managing Others’ Perceptions Effectively and Well
• Clarifying the Key Messages You Wish to Project and How
• The 5 Major Strategies for Building Executive Presence
• Practical Ways to Apply the 5 Strategies at Work

Module 2: Developing Your Executive Presence

• Building Social Capital and Extending Influence
• Gaining Recognition for your Achievements
• How to Interact Confidently at Executive Levels
• Anticipating and Overcoming Barriers
• Developing a Personal Action Plan

WORKSHOP INCLUSIONS

• Arrival tea/coffee and morning tea. 
• Individual Action Plan
• Participant's Executive Presence Resource Guide 
• Certificate of Achievement

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:

“It was good to have this facilitated “time out” to think about me. I am now inspired to make this work for myself and build my executive presence.” – Corporate Manager

“Great course. Very insightful!” – Principal Policy Officer

“Very useful session allowing reflection and plan to change.” – Operations Manager

“It was a brilliant workshop!” – Principal Project Manager

“Great to get a range of strategies that will assist me.” – Senior Policy Officer

“I’m excited about the new direction in my personal development – thank you again.” – Claims Manager

“This was a great opportunity to pause and spend time on me, connect with others who have similar issues and reset myself.” – Senior Counsel

“This workshop was extremely helpful .I know what I need to do and how to do it.” – Change Manager

“Great to get a range of strategies that will assist me.” – Senior Policy Officer

"Thank you so much for the workshop. It has helped me in so many ways.” – Program Manager, Major University

“I found the workshop very helpful with tips that can and will be implemented.” - Manager, State Government

“I was buzzing after yesterday's workshop. It was all so exciting!" - Senior Manager, Global Construction Company

“I have been thinking about the discussions we had as a group and have already made quite a few changes.” – Director, Government Department

“It is not often you get the opportunity to stand back and look at yourself. This program is eye-opening!” – Operations Manager, Non-profit