A festive but very cold Inauguration Day a few years bsck

I lived in the DC area for 27 years, so I know that each new Administration brings changes that ripple through the lives of just about everyone there. And I would guess that several of my readers may be experiencing professional challenges right now. Hang in there! Whether you are looking for a new position or want to boost your current one, I can help you arm yourself with a secret weapon . . .

Executive Presence. That phrase is bandied about a lot — but what is it really, besides super important to getting ahead? Harvard Business Review says it is “gravitas, communication and appearance.” Things often classified as “soft skills” that occupy a kind of squishy area in workplace competencies.

But finding and communicating your Executive Presence is no mystery. And those who have mastered it know the truth:

public speaking that connects with listeners can fast-track you to leadership
exhibiting confidence and presence, even before you utter a word, sets the stage for your message to be heard
engaging as an active listener creates stronger teams through effective exchange of ideas

There are many other ways building up your Executive Presence can help you in a turbulent and competitive job market.

In my coaching practice, I not only help clients understand what they need to do to project Presence, I tell them how. How to “get out of your head and into your body.” So that you are present with Presence every time you walk into a room, step up to the podium, or open your laptop ‘round the conference table.

And that’s a secret weapon that can come in handy when the going gets tough!