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Executive Presence

Program Overview

This three-day intensive blends theory, interactive practice, and self-awareness work to help participants refine their executive voice, manage perceptions, and lead with presence in high-stakes environments.

Details

Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C.
3 Days
Leadership

Investment

$3,950^*

*Review available financial incentives.

Upcoming Courses

In-person: August 12-14, 2026 (9:00am- 4:00pm)

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In-person: September 9-11, 2026 (9:00am- 4:00pm)

Executive Presence

In-person: February 9-11, 2027 (9:00am-4:00pm)

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Enhance your influence in your organization by developing qualities that lead a confident team in an ever-changing business world. Examine characteristics found to be determinates of Executive Presence and learn to adopt verbal and nonverbal communication skills that elevate others’ perceptions of your leadership ability.

Participate in difficult conversations through low-stakes situations to fine-tune communication, reducing anxiety and frustration in articulating ideas and finding solutions.

Executive Presence can be taken as a standalone course or as a prerequisite for the Executive Certificate in Organizational Leadership.

Course outcomes:

Impression management techniques
Ten characteristics of executive presence
People-centered language
Power sharing strategies
Empathetic presence
Difficult conversations playbook
Augmented mental preparation
Self-awareness and mindfulness-based anxiety management
Improvisation skills
Professional self-advocacy pitch

This course was built for:

Leaders seeking to strengthen their influence and leadership presence within their organization
Emerging executives preparing for higher-impact roles that require confident communication and composure under pressure
Managers who want to lead with greater authenticity, empathy, and awareness in diverse workplace environments