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Executive presence, one practice at a time

Short, practical pieces on the specific behaviours that shape how leaders are experienced. Find the challenge you are facing, grounded in the three styles of presence: Focus, Warmth, and Power.

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Focus
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Relationship Building
How to Make Meetings More Engaging, One Person at a Time
The moment after someone asks a question tells the whole room whether asking was worth it.
Power
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Composure
Beyond "We'll Make It Work": How to Be More Assertive at Work
Assertiveness isn't about taking up all the space. It's about making sure your view has some.
Power
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Composure
How to Handle Pressure at Work When Your Mind Won't Stop
You can't order a busy mind to be quiet. You can give it something better to do.
Focus
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Social Awareness
How to Read Body Language in Meetings Without Guessing
Most of what a meeting has to tell you is visible before anyone says it. The hard part is looking up in time.
Power
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Inner Dialogue
Positive Self-Talk at Work That You'll Actually Believe
Everyone talks to themselves before a big moment. The question is whether that voice is on your side.
Focus
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Personal Magnetism
How to Make People Feel Valued at Work Without Saying "Great Job"
Praise that could have been said to anyone doesn't reach anyone. What people remember is being noticed.