executive presence (45 speech)(exec net)
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Nancy Cleve
Consulting Concepts
Executive Presence
(Reinventing Yourself )
Leaders in 2010
No longer 60-year old white males. No longer leaders of a 200-year old
law firm.
Leaders of an internet start-up. Leaders of a progressive non-profit.
Executive Presence
Executive Presence(Three Components)
External Acumen Core
External Component(what others see)
Physical attributes Attire Accessories Posture Expressions Etiquette
Acumen
Education Skills Knowledge Experience
Core Component
Integrity Personal values Honesty Sincerity Initiative Optimism Ability to develop relationships
My goal is to . . . I want to be perceived as being . . .
So, here’s what I need to do to . . .
• Look that part
• Talk that part
• Behave that part
Your Action Plan
Executive Presence
Blends your competencies and skills that send all the
right signals.
Executive Presence
Is a thought or feeling about you that develops over time based on
people’s experiences with you.
Executive Presence
Creates a strong personal “brand.”
Your “Brand” gives you “word of mouth.”
The “Wow” Factor
Executive Presence
Substance
Portray Confidence
Direct eye contact SMILE! Walk purposefully. Confident body posture. Extend your hand first. Introduce yourself first.
Working the Room
Handshake—Introduction.
Concentrate and listen!
Tag Team around the room.(should appear “seamless”)
Executive Presence
Your Personal Style
What is your best “look”?
Hair Makeup Nails Body Language Wardrobe
Manage What People SEE
Executive Presence
Men: Crisp—immaculate
Women: Crisp—Feminine
Wear what is appropriate for the occasion.
Safer to “error up”!
Your Professional Wardrobe
Same perception as Business Dress.
Business Casual Wardrobe
Authority, Power
Business Casual
Social, Fun
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Manage the Appropriate “Look”
Too casual
Too comfortable
Too boring
Too sexy
Not a good look (or color) on you
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Beware of These Pitfalls . . .
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Attention to Detail . . .
Talk the Talk
Use your voice effectively.
Demonstrate confidence, enthusiasm, passion, and intelligence.
Know your boundaries.
Use caution with email.
Appear Knowledgeable
Look knowledgeable Speak up Listen actively Act confident Be proactive Make decisions Be an “idea person”
Be Visible
Volunteer Actively participate in meetings Socially—meet and greet
“Be distinguished by your manners.”
Cocktail Parties
Happy Hour Parties
Dinner Parties
Remember: Be distinguished by your manners.
Start this weekend! Make your Plan—then work it. Make a gift list. Celebrate with a purpose. In January, work the “seeds” you
planted in Deceber. Be happy, be fun, keep in the
sunshine!
Reinvent Yourself!(through the holidays and into 2010)