Developing Executive Presence

Learn how to develop a presence that always gives you a good first impression.

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Executive Presence

Upcoming Dates

In Person

London — In Person — 20th–24th April 2026

Dubai — In Person — 27th–31st July 2026

Accra — In Person — 2nd–6th November 2026

Barcelona — In Person — 14th–18th December 2026

£4,400 / $5,500 | 5-day intensive programme

Online

Online — 20th–24th April 2026

Online — 27th–31st July 2026

Online — 2nd–6th November 2026

Online — 14th–18th December 2026

$2,600 | 5-day intensive programme

Programme Overview

In the boardroom, on the video call, walking into a negotiation—within seconds, people make judgments about you. They assess your competence, your trustworthiness, your authority. They decide whether to follow you, believe you, or dismiss you. This isn't about manipulation or performance. It's about presence.

Executive presence is the invisible force that separates those who lead from those who manage. It's the quality that makes a room quieten when you speak. It's the credibility you carry into difficult conversations. It's your ability to influence without coercion, to disagree without damaging relationships, to inspire action through authenticity and gravitas.

Yet presence isn't innate. It's a skill—one that can be learned, refined, and mastered.

This intensive 5-day programme is designed for senior leaders, C-suite executives, and high-potential managers who want to understand and embody the art and science of executive presence. You'll discover how appearance, character, emotional intelligence, influence, and charisma work together to create impact. You'll learn to navigate conflict with diplomacy, to build genuine likeability across cultures and hierarchies, and to become the kind of leader people remember and want to follow.

By the end of this course, you won't just look the part. You'll be the part.

Programme Objectives

  • Understand and embody the core attributes of executive presence

  • Refine personal appearance, dress, and non-verbal communication for maximum impact

  • Build authentic character and credibility in diverse settings

  • Navigate conflict with emotional intelligence and diplomacy

  • Enhance influence, likeability, and memorability in every interaction

  • Develop advanced conversational skills and agree/disagree agreeably

  • Cultivate charisma and gravitas to inspire action

    1. Defining executive presence: What it is and why it matters

    2. The psychology of perception: How others see you in the first 7 seconds

    3. Self-assessment: Current strengths and development areas

    4. Dress, grooming, and first impressions in global business

    5. Non-verbal communication: Body language, posture, and presence

    6. Personal brand audit: Alignment between intention and perception

    1. Building a leadership brand: Values, integrity, and consistency

    2. Authenticity vs. performance: Finding your true executive voice

    3. Character under pressure: Decision-making and resilience

    4. Trust-building: The foundation of credibility

    5. Case studies: Credibility in action across industries and cultures

    6. The courage to be yourself: Vulnerability as a leadership strength

    1. Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness, regulation, and empathy

    2. Reading the room: Emotional awareness in real time

    3. Navigating difficult conversations with confidence and clarity

    4. Conflict resolution: Agreeing to disagree without damaging relationships

    5. Tools for de-escalation and turning tension into influence

    6. Diplomacy in practice: High-stakes negotiations and sensitive discussions

    1. The science of influence: Principles, psychology, and practical techniques

    2. Building genuine rapport across cultures, generations, and hierarchies

    3. Storytelling and narrative: Making yourself unforgettable

    4. Presence and listening: The paradox of being memorable

    5. Feedback and reputation management: How to shape how others see you

    6. Creating lasting impressions: From first meeting to lasting relationship

    1. Charisma and gravitas: Myths, realities, and how to develop both

    2. Conversational agility: Engaging authentically at every level

    3. Executive networking: Building relationships that matter

    4. High-stakes communication: Board meetings, media, and crisis moments

    5. Presence in the digital age: Video calls, virtual leadership, and remote impact

    6. Personal action plan: Sustaining and evolving your executive presence

Duration: 5 days

Monday to Thursday 09:00–14:00, Friday 09:00–12:00

Total Programme Investment:
£4,400 / $5,500

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