As a member of Connect: Professional Women's Network in LinkedIn, I asked the question about what characteristic stands out for a woman who has executive presence. This presentation is a profile of a few of the more than 500 responses to this question.

1. Think of a womenThink of a women
who haswho has Executive Presence.Executive Presence.
What characteristic about herWhat characteristic about her
stands out the most to you?stands out the most to you?

2. Meet Coach Monique!
Monique A. Betty is president and founder of
CareerSYNC, an executive coaching firm that specializes in
coaching professionals interested in improving their
leadership skills, desire to reinvent their career, or are
ready to jump-start a mid-career job search. Her daily
mission is to create remarkable client experiences through
results driven engagement.
Coach Monique is a Certified Career Coach and has earned her Master of
Business Administration degree, on a Consortium Fellowship, from the University
of Michigan and Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University.
Throughout her 20-year corporate career she was identified as a high-potential
leader with demonstrated success at The Coca-Cola Company, Eli Lilly
&Company, Abbott Laboratories and Eastman Kodak Company.

3. She is stylish, confident, competent, and caring.
Jeneen B. Speaker, Author, Educator

4. I think the most important trait is authenticity. Confidence
is essential ... but it can't be false bravado, which is another way of
saying that it must be authentic. I am also a big fan of the idea
that a great leader sets her team up for success!
Julie S. IT Project Manager

5. I truly admire professional, accomplished women who
also have a heart and mind for people. There is a confidence
that women who can - when it is due - celebrate the good in others
and motivate them to be and do all that they can.
Monique B-W. Director, Strategic Partnerships

6. Self confident and comfortable being her authentic self
Shelmina A. Advisor to Senior Executives

7. Resilience. Ability to adapt. Keeping up to speed with
education, technology, social media and emerging
trends in branding, marketing and advertising. As a
woman who spent many years in the corporate environment,
these traits were not necessarily rewarded.
Alex R. Lawyer, Broker, Business Owner

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She is persistent, assertive, stands up for what she believes
in, has strong core values and leads by example. She is active
in her community, supports causes she believes in, empowers her
employees to succeed. She is a coach, a mentor, and an
equal team mate. Not a "boss".
Jessica C. Account Executive

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Approachable, open and genuine, willing to help others
without feeling like she is threatened.
Sharon M. Maxwell Principal Change Agent

10. Confidence, ambitious drive for excellence, and willingness
to get to the next level. Her noble character stands out, especially,
when she leads by example.
Tiffany H. Recruiter- National Accounts

11. Her professional presence. The confidence she thoughtlessly
exudes.
Alison S . Owner/Agent

12. Not afraid to take any chances. Not afraid to take any blame.
Amy P. Executive Creative Director
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13. Compassion for what they do and for others. Belief in
themselves and others ability to succeed/be successful.
Yvonne J. Analyst, Business Development

14. Respect, confidence, intelligence, mentorship skills, solid
decision-making, the ability to better those around her and
cultivating an environment of innovation.
Rachelle A. Producer & Business Correspondent
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