This slide deck was presented virtually at the WomenTech Global event on June 10th. It shows different aspects of executive presence, how we can sabotage ourselves and tips on how to develop our own executive presence.
2. Agenda
• Executive Presence – What is it?
• How we can sabotage ourselves through our communication
• Barbara’s Top 6 tips to help you develop your executive presence
• Q&A - Closing
6. Having Business Sense
➢ COMPETENT
➢ CALM IN CRISIS
But also…
➢ Articulate a clear vision
➢ Present self well – and tell stories
➢ Delegate tasks
➢ Help the company achieve their goals
7. A True Leader
➢ABLE TO TEACH
➢ABLE TO INSPIRE
➢ABLE TO EMPOWER
But also…
➢Gives credit to the team
➢Can have the hard conversations
8. What Women Often Do to Sabotage Self
➢Raise voice at the end of a sentence (Uptalk)
➢Touch hair when nervous
➢Too many “sorrys”
➢Nervous laughter – ramble on
➢End statements with self put-downs
➢People pleaser – don’t set boundaries
10. Step Over Your “Good Girl” Image – and Step Up
# 5
There is no…
“They will see how good I am,” in business.
11. Tip # 4 Increase Your VISIBILITY
• Offer to help out with a project
• Look for opportunities to guide
new people or those
struggling.
• If someone needs to present
the team results – YOU DO IT!
• Speak up more in meetings
• Ask at least one question
Challenge:
Speak up at least once or
ask at least ONE question per
meeting!
12. # 3 Take Criticism Gracefully
When criticized –
see it as a learning
moment
Don’t get defensive
Consider if there is truth in it
Stay calm and professional
CHALLENGE
13. When someone compliments you on a task well
done
• resist your negative reflex to deflect it
• just let the information sink in
• smile and receive it, even if it feels
uncomfortable to do so
• This is an exercise in self-love and self-esteem
• just say, “Thank you!”
#2 Receive a Compliment
CHALLENGE
14. # 1 Words Are Things
Watch How You Speak TO Yourself and ABOUT Yourself to Others
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