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8 Ways to Build Your Executive Presence

May 31, 20251 min read

Leadership isn't looking for the loudest voice.
They're watching for these 8 signals instead.

Ever noticed how some leaders command the room, without saying a word?

That’s executive presence.

And it’s often the invisible edge between getting noticed… or overlooked.

In our leadership coaching, it’s the second most valuable skill we develop.

Here are 8 ways to build it daily:

1/ You decide with calm speed
⇢ With 80% of the info, move forward.

2/ You speak with clarity, not just confidence
⇢ If people have to reread your email, your message needs work.

3/ You make other people feel smarter
⇢ Stop trying to be the smartest person in the room.

4/ You command the room without dominating it
⇢ Presence is posture, not airtime.

5/ You manage conflict with grace
⇢ How you handle tension becomes your brand.

6/ You show up prepared, especially when it counts
⇢ Before high-stakes meetings, prep 3 scenarios.

7/ You don’t rush to respond
⇢ Try this: pause 2–3 seconds before answering.

8/ You stay steady when others spiral
⇢ Be the calm in the chaos.

You don’t need a louder voice.
You need presence that others can feel.

Start here & watch what changes.

An infographic titled "8 Ways to Build Your Executive Presence." It outlines eight characteristics: The Decisive Leader (calm, timely decisions), The Silent Authority (command through posture, eye contact), The Clear Communicator (concise, structured communication), The Strategic Planner (prepared for high-stakes conversations), The Empowering Presence (making others feel smarter), The Thoughtful Responder (pausing strategically), The Collaborative Meditator (managing conflict with grace), and The Calm Anchor (staying grounded in chaos). The central image is of a woman in business attire.

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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

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