This document discusses executive presence and how it is essential for career advancement. It defines executive presence as a blending of temperament, competencies, and skills that project the right signals. Executive presence determines whether one gains access to opportunities, as important decisions are often made when someone is not in the room. The document provides seven key steps to build executive presence, such as having a clear vision, communication skills, and appearing composed under stress. It also lists traits of the "C-suite" like being connected, charismatic, credible, and calm. Tips are offered for CEOs and developing an online and offline executive presence.

1. EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

2. MEANING OF EXECUTIVE
PRESENCE
● The wow factor is often called “executive presence.”
Executive presence is a blending of temperament,
competencies, and skills that, when combined, send
all the right signals.
● THREE DIMENSIONS:-
● CHARACTER
● SUBSTANCE
● STYLE

3. Characteristics of Executive Presence

4. Why You Need Executive Presence
● Your executive presence determines whether you gain
access to opportunity.
●
● There’s a saying in leadership, “All the important
decisions about you will be made when you’re not
in the room.”
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● The opportunities you gain access to depend on the
confidence you’ve inspired in the decision makers.
And, the more significant the opportunity, the more
important executive presence becomes.

5. How To Build Your Executive
Presence: Seven Key Steps
● 1. Have a vision, and articulate it well.
● 2. Understand how others experience you.
● 3. Build your communication skills.
● 4. Become an excellent listener.
● 5. Cultivate your network and build political savvy.
● 6. Learn to operate effectively under stress.
● 7. Make sure your appearance isn’t a distraction.

6. “the C-suite that will get you into the C-
Suite”:
● Connected
● Charismatic
● Confident and
Compassionate
● Credible and Consistent
● Clear and Concise
● Calm and Composed
● Coach Approach

7. EXECUTIVE PRESENCE FOR CEO'S
● SPEAK A LITTLE
LOUDER
● SPEAK A LITTLE
SLOWER
● THINK HOW YOU ARE
PERCEIVED
● AVOID REHEARSED OR
‘FUNNY’ LINES
● LEARN SOME LOCAL
PHRASES
● BE CLEAR ON YOUR
ENTRANCE AND EXIT
LINES

8. EXECUTIVE PRESENCE(ONLINE &
OFFLINE)
● ONLINE:-
● 1. FACEBOOK
● 2. LINKEDIN
● 3. TWITTER
● 4. NAUKRI.COM
● OFFLINE:-
● 1. PERSONALITY
● 2. COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
● 3. DRESSING SENSE
● 4. EFFECTIVENESS
● 5. ASSERTIVENESS

9. THANKYOU

10. THANKYOU