Executive Presence

What this episode covers

Executive presence is known as this mysterious “X factor” that you either have as a leader or you don’t. But is it possible for women to develop this “X factor”, even if they believe they aren’t blessed with a charismatic or witty personality? Jacqueline explores what executive presence is and how executive presence enhances your leadership. Here’s a quick recap Defining “executive presence” Do you need a certain personality to have executive presence? Finding your unique skills as a leadership A quick 5-minute exercise you can do to get feedback on your unique skills Why coaches are an essential skill for ANY leader How do you communicate with executive presence? Power of the pause Do you need to be witty or funny to have executive presence? Can I boost my executive presence as a leader? Conversation Highlights {00:46] Defining “executive presence” [2:28] Gravitas and how it relates to executive presence [3:35] Embracing your unique self [4:35] A quick 5-minute leadership assessment [5:21] Awareness [7:00] Silence [9:00] Humor [9:30} Confidence [10:11} Style [11:37} Clarity Power Leadership Quotes to Remember “Embrace your uniqueness.” “When you know what you’re really good at, you can double down on those things.” “All of the greats. They have a coach.” “Silence is a very powerful tool to command attention.” “When you know that you know that you know what you’re talking about, you’re able to exude a confidence level that is above anything else.” Important Links Eric Thomas channel on YouTube Mary Daphne’s 4 Tips on using the pause in public speaking (YouTube) Power Banking on Apple Podcasts

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